ADVISORY - ALTOONA - Governor Shapiro to Deliver Remarks at Norfolk Southern Yard ft. Union Pacific's historic Big Boy No. 4014

July 09, 2026 - Altoona, PA

ADVISORY - ALTOONA - Governor Shapiro to Deliver Remarks at Norfolk Southern Yard ft. Union Pacific's historic Big Boy No. 4014

Governor Josh Shapiro will join leaders in welcoming Union Pacific's historic Big Boy No. 4014, the Heritage Fleet - including the Abraham Lincoln No. 1616 and America250 No. 1776 locomotives - and Norfolk Southern's America 250 Series, featuring Liberty Bell, Lady Liberty, The Freedom, the Landmark Altoona, and the Pennsylvania Railroad Heritage locomotive, to Rose Yard in Altoona as part of a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured $67.5 million in funding to get Pennsylvania ready to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial celebration.

WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Mayor Matt Pacifico, City of Altoona
Mark George, President & CEO, Norfolk Southern
Jim Vena, CEO, Union Pacific

WHEN:
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

WHERE:
Rose Yard
223 N 8th St,
Altoona, PA 16601

LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/

RSVP: Press interested in a media availability with the Governor must RSVP with the names and phone numbers of each member of their team to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].

NOTE:
All press must wear appropriate attire to enter the facility, including close-toed shoes and pants. See here for safety reminders when near steam locomotives.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Governor's Press Office: [email protected]

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