CPKC Holiday Train raises record $2 million, collects 175,000 pounds of food in 2025

"Year after year, the CPKC Holiday Train proves that generosity and community spirit know no bounds," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who came out to see a show, donated to this great cause, and made the season a true celebration of giving. The incredible support we receive reminds us of what is possible when we come together with kindness and purpose."

Holiday Train Highlights

• Since 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $28.3 million and collected over 5.6 million pounds of food for local food banks in Canada and the United States.
• The 2025 Holiday Train hosted 194 live music shows in six provinces and 13 states featuring performances by artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Shaw and American Authors.

Additionally, the spirit of the holidays stretched into Mexico where CPKC operated the Tren Navideño, a dazzlingly decorated train that visited communities across Mexico, continuing a tradition that began in 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 Coast 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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