CPKC 2025 Holiday Train kicks off Nov. 19

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP: CP) announced the 2025 Holiday Train schedule and artist lineup, kicking off Nov. 19 in Montreal. Now in its 27th year, the program will stage 196 live shows across six Canadian provinces and 13 U.S. states, including 13 first-time community stops (new stops in Maine, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Ontario). Performers include Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth, Tyler Shaw and others. Since 1999 the Holiday Train has collected more than $26 million and 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks. Events are free; attendees are asked to donate money or heart-healthy food at stops. Full schedule at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain.

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• 196 live music shows across six Canadian provinces and 13 U.S. states
• 13 first-time community stops, adding Maine, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Ontario
• More than $26 million raised since 1999
• Over 5.4 million pounds of food collected since 1999
• All events are free and encourage local monetary or food donations
• New U.S. light display honoring 'Rudy' and retired Holiday Express legacy

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal, Que. 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."  

Holiday Train Highlights

• 196 live music shows in six provinces and 13 U.S. states. Thirteen communities will be visited by the Holiday Train for the first time, with new stops in Maine (1), Louisiana (6), Oklahoma (1), Texas (4) and Ontario (1).
• 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.

"At East Side Neighborhood Services, our Food Programs are dedicated to providing consistent and dignified food access, especially for older adults and families in our community," said Mary Ostapenko Anstett, President, East Side Neighborhood Services in Minneapolis, Minn. "The Holiday Train brings more than donations — it brings hope, awareness and critical support at a time when it's needed most. With the help of our community partners such as CPKC, we remain committed to ensuring that access to food doesn't become an added burden for our neighbors."

Ed Robertson with the Barenaked Ladies, performing on the Holiday Train with stops in Alberta and British Columbia, adds, "I can't imagine a better way to visit some of Canada's beautiful mountain towns than by riding the CPKC Holiday Train. It's going to be a great time for a great cause!"

The festive atmosphere created by the brightly decorated Holiday Train and engaging musical performances embody 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.

A full schedule and details of this year's Holiday Train are available at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain. 

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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FAQ

When does the CPK Holiday Train (CP) start in 2025 and where is the first stop?

The 2025 Holiday Train begins on Nov. 19, 2025, with the first show in Montreal, Quebec.

How many shows and states/provinces will the 2025 CP Holiday Train visit?

The tour will present 196 live shows across six Canadian provinces and 13 U.S. states.

Which artists are performing on the 2025 CPK Holiday Train (CP)?

Performers include Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth, Tyler Shaw, Jade Eagleson, American Authors and others.

How has the Holiday Train impacted food banks since 1999?

Since 1999 the program has raised more than $26 million and collected over 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks.

Are Holiday Train events free and how can attendees donate at CP stops?

Yes, events are free; attendees are encouraged to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation at local food bank collection points at each stop.

Where can investors and community members find the full 2025 CP Holiday Train schedule?

The complete schedule and event details are available at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain.