CPKC Holiday Train returns Nov. 26

PLATTSBURGH | The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will once again roll through the North Country Nov. 26, bringing festive fun for all ages while raising money and collecting food for regional food pantries. In releasing the full schedule and artist lineup for the 2025 Holiday Train, a celebration of musical performances and holiday cheer, kicks off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal. Now in its 27th year, the Holiday Train raises money and collects food across CPKC's extensive network in Canada and the United States supporting community food banks and making a real difference for families in need. "Every year, our railroaders take great pride in bringing the Holiday Train across our network, this year reaching even more communities for the first time," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO. "We are thrilled to send this beautiful train filled with lights and music to spread the joy of the season and proud to support the giving spirit of the holidays assisting people experiencing food insecurity. It's incredible to see communities come together every year to celebrate the holidays while supporting local food banks." This year, the Holiday Train will have 196 live music shows in six Canadian provinces and 13 U.S. states, including for the first time, new stops in Maine, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Ontario. Performers include Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth, Tyler Shaw, Brittany Kennell, Jade Eagleson, JJ Wilde, American Authors, Pynk Beard, Teigen Gayse, Lanco, Tiera Kennedy and Dylan Marlowe. Since 1999, more than $26 million and over 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks have been collected in Canada and the U.S through the Holiday Train efforts. The festive atmosphere created by the brightly decorated Holiday Train and engaging musical performances embodies the spirit of the holidays. Each event is free, with CPKC encouraging attendees to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation, as local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop. This year's Holiday Train in the United States will feature a new light display honouring the legacy of 'Rudy' and the recently retired Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train that operated across the U.S. South for nearly a quarter century. The Holiday Train will be traveling through the North Country Nov. 26. Stops begin at the Amtrak station in Fort Edward at 2:45 p.m. followed by in Port Henry at 5:40 p.m. The Plattsburgh stop will be at 7:50 p.m., followed by Rouses Point at 9:30 p.m. Tyler Shaw and Brittany Kennell will perform at each celebration.

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CPKC Holiday Train returns Nov. 26

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