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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 01 June 2015 - 09:36 PM

VRE Train Talk Alert, 6/1/15:

 

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Firecracker Special!

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Celebrate the 4th with VRE!

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Ride VRE to Celebrate Independence Day in Washington DC!

This year the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will run a Firecracker Special on both the Fredericksburg and Manassas Lines to downtown Washington, DC for Fourth of July Fireworks 2015. Trains will come northbound in the afternoon and will return southbound approximately an hour after the fireworks end.

How Much?

Tickets will be sold exclusively online for $10.00 each person roundtrip (from any station) including all children and will go on sale Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 12pm. At that time, please visit our Firecracker Special webpage to purchase tickets via PayPal. (An additional section will show up at the bottom of the page.) Tickets are non-refundable.

Where and When?

Fireworks begin at 9:10pm. We will get you there in plenty of time to get yourself situated in DC. The trains will drop off all passengers at Washington Union Station between 5:30 and 6:00pm leaving plenty of time for the 20-25 minute walk to the National Mall.

Fredericksburg Line:        

The stops on the Fredericksburg Line will pick up and drop off at Leeland Road, Brooke, Quantico, Woodbridge on into Union Station. Times listed for pick-up are departure times and we will begin loading approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled time to ensure an on-time departure from each station.

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Manassas Line:                

The stops on the Manassas Line will pick up and drop off at Broad Run, Burke Centre, Backlick Road on into Union Station. Times listed for pick-up are departure times and we will begin loading approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled time to ensure an on-time departure from each station.

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Other Information I Need to Know?
  • To get through the security checkpoints on the National Mall, you are allowed to bring backpacks, strollers and coolers but they will be searched.
  • Coolers should be small.
  • You are not allowed to bring any alcohol, firearms, glass products or personal fireworks.
  • Trains will not make the regular VRE stops at Alexandria, Crystal City, or L'Enfant stations.
  • Please regularly visit the U.S. National Park Service website for the most up-to-date information on other events that day, restrictions, security checkpoints, maps, etc.

Come on out and enjoy a Saturday night on the town in Washington, DC with family and friends on the VRE! Space is limited, so don’t delay. Check out our website, Facebook, Twitter or subscribe to Train Talk for the latest updates.

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#2 CNJRoss

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Posted 08 June 2015 - 12:06 PM

VRE Train Talk eNews, 6/8:

 

Firecracker Special Train Tickets Are Now on Sale

 

Great News. You asked, we listened! 

 

We will be making a stop at Manassas Park this year for the "Firecracker Special" trains on Saturday, July 4th along with stops at Broad Run, Burke Centre and Backlick.  Tickets are on sale now! Go to our website at www.vre.org under "What New" to review the schedule for both lines, Manassas and Fredericksburg.   The cost of a roundtrip ticket is only $10 for everyone (kids included). 

 

Get your tickets today because they are limited and going fast.  For questions, please call us at 703-684-1001. 

 



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Posted 19 June 2015 - 08:11 PM

VRE Train Talk Alert, 6/19:

 

Subj:  Firecracker Special tickets sold at VRE Executive Offices

 

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Firecracker Special!

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Celebrate the 4th with VRE!

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Firecracker Special

You probably know about our special service on July 4th. Although tickets are available on-line until Wednesday, June 24th, you may now contact our main office at (703) 684-1001 for more details about purchasing.   

How Much?

The tickets are $10.00 each person roundtrip (from any station) including all children.Tickets will be sold in our Alexandria office until July 2, 2015, 6:30pm. To purchase tickets at our office visit us at 1500 King Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 or call us at 703-684-1001 9am to 6:30pm any weekday until July 2, 2015 6:30pm. Tickets will be sold exclusively online from June 2, 2015 to June 24, 2015. Tickets are non-refundable.

Where and When?

Fireworks begin at 9:10pm and we will get you there in plenty of time to get yourself situated in DC. The trains will drop off all passengers at Washington Union Station between 5:20 and 5:40pm leaving plenty of time for the 20-25 minute walk to the National Mall.

Fredericksburg Line:        

The stops on the Fredericksburg Line will pick up and drop off at Leeland Road, Brooke, Quantico, Woodbridge on into Union Station. Times listed for pick-up are departure times and we will begin loading approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled time to ensure an on-time departure from each station.

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Manassas Line:                  

The stops on the Manassas Line will pick up and drop off at Broad Run, Manassas Park, Burke Centre, Backlick Road on into Union Station. Times listed for pick-up are departure times and we will begin loading approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled time to ensure an on-time departure from each station.

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Other Information I Need to Know?

  • To get through the security checkpoints on the National Mall, you are allowed to bring backpacks, strollers and coolers but they will be searched.
  • Coolers should be small.
  • You are not allowed to bring any alcohol, firearms, glass products or personal fireworks.
  • Trains will not make the regular VRE stops at Alexandria, Crystal City, or L'Enfant stations.
  • Please regularly visit the U.S. National Park Service website for the most up-to-date information on other events that day, restrictions, security checkpoints, maps, etc.

Come on out and enjoy a Saturday night on the town in Washington, DC with family and friends on the VRE! Check out our website at www.vre.org, Facebook, Twitter or by email for the latest updates.

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Posted 02 July 2015 - 12:29 PM

VRE Train Talk Alert, 7/2:

 

Last Chance for Firecracker Train Tickets!

 

The Fredericksburg line has 100 tickets and the Manassas line has 250 tickets left. Call our office at 703-684-1001 before 3pm today to get your ride into D.C. for the National fireworks display.

 






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