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The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is making it easy to celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation in style this year, with the return of VRE Fireworks Trains on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite beginning June 1 until tickets are sold out.
Weekend work and road closures to occur three weekends in May 2026 as Alexandria projects progress.
VRE Industry Day is an opportunity for contractors and consultants to learn about VRE's upcoming procurements.