The 2024 Holiday Train arrives in the area Thanksgiving week

CPKC Rail has released its 2024 Holiday Train schedule. The Illuminated rail cars will roll into Saratoga County on Monday, Nov. 25, and travel the rails through Washington, Essex, and Clinton Counties on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Holiday Train, lit with thousands of LED lights, will make stops throughout the US and Canada with live performances aboard an open car at each stop. The event is free to attend. CPKC asks visitors to bring monetary or healthy food donations to fill local food pantries.

 In a press release, CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel says, “The Holiday Train unites people in the spirit of the season as it travels across Canada and the United States while generating critical support for our neighbors in need through the program’s support of local food banks. We are pleased to again send this magical train on a four-week trip across our network spreading holiday joy as we collect food and raise money to fight food insecurity. We look forward to again seeing all the smiles and cheers from people young and old coming together in the spirit of giving.”

Canadian artists James Barker Band and Clerel will be performing at stops along the New York route.

The Holiday Train program has been operating since 1999 and in those years has collected more than 5.3 million pounds of food and $24.3 million in donations to benefit food pantries in the US and Canada.

“We are thrilled to welcome the CPKC Holiday Train back to Mechanicville,” says Tammy Alikonis, Director of Outreach and Development at Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. “With 26 years of dedication, the CPKC Holiday Train has been instrumental in helping us combat hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity in and around our local community. It’s a festive way to kick off the holiday season, bringing the community together and supporting food pantries along the way. We are extremely grateful for their commitment and continued support.” 

New York North Country Holiday Train Schedule 2024

Monday, Nov 25

  • 6 – 6:30 p.m. Mechanicville, New York, 300 Park Avenue
  • 7:30 – 8 p.m.  Saratoga Springs, New York Amtrak Station

Tuesday, Nov. 26

  • 1:10 – 1:40 p.m. Fort Edward, New York Amtrak Station
  • 5:10 – 5:35 Port Henry, New York Amtrak Station, Port Henry, New York James Barker Band and Clerel
  • 7:20 – 7:50 Plattsburgh, New York Amtrak Station
  • 9 – 9:30 Rouses Point Junction, New York, Pratt Street

Visit the CPKC website for a complete Holiday Train schedule of stops and a train route map.


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