CALGARY, AB , Dec. 23,
2024 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said
today that the 2024 CPKC Holiday Train program raised over
$1.75 million and collected more than
130,000 pounds of food for local food banks during its four-week
journey across Canada and
the United States.
"I am continually amazed with the excitement and enthusiasm the
Holiday Train generates during its annual journey across
North America as it celebrates the
holiday season while supporting local communities and charities,"
said Keith Creel, CPKC President and
Chief Executive Officer. "Thank you to the thousands of
individuals, young and old, who joined us this year to see the
Holiday Train during its magical trip and gave so generously to
support local organizations helping those in need."
Holiday Train Highlights
- Since 1999, the Holiday Train has raised more than $26.1 million and collected over 5.4 million
pounds of food for local food banks in Canada and the
United States.
- Visited Saint John, N.B. on
Nov. 21 for the Holiday Train's
first-ever stop in Atlantic
Canada.
- Hosted 166 live music shows in seven provinces and 13
states.
- Performers included James Barker
Band, Clerel, Tyler
Shaw, Shawnee
Kish, Magic!, Sofia
Camara, American Authors, KT
Tunstall, Tiera
Kennedy, Seaforth, Alana
Springsteen, The Lone Bellow.
Additionally, the CPKC Holiday Express train raised over
$108,000 for local food banks this
year after visiting 13 communities in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.
CPKC also operated the Tren Navideño, a specially-decorated
train adorned with lights and festive scenes, bringing the holiday
spirit to nine communities across Mexico as part of a unique holiday tradition
running since 2010.
About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line
transnational railway linking Canada, the United
States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from
Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to
Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route
miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North
American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to
key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit
cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.
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