CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train program raised more than Ca$1.75 million and collected more than 130,000 pounds of food for local food banks during its four-week run in the United States and Canada, the railroad said on Monday, Dec. 23.
Additionally, the CPKC Holiday Express, which continues a program launched by Kansas City Southern, raised more than $108,000 for local food banks during visits to 13 communities in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.
“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,” CPKC CEO Keith Creel said in a press release. “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.”
The two Holiday Trains, which began their trips on Nov. 22 and wrapped up Dec. 17 in the U.S. and Dec. 20 in Canada, hosted 166 live performances by a dozen musical acts in 13 states and seven provinces. Since 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised more than Ca$26.1 million and collected more than 5.4 million pounds of food.
