NC By Train Santa Train Ready To Roll

RALEIGH – Families can celebrate the holidays by getting on board NC By Train’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The popular train originates at Raleigh Union Station, travels to Greensboro and returns to Raleigh. Passengers can board the train at any of the stations along the way in Raleigh, Cary, Durham or Burlington.

During the trip, children and families can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and give Santa their holiday ‘Wish List’, enjoy light refreshments and make memories to last a lifetime while traveling aboard the state’s intercity passenger rail service.

People should reserve their seats now. Tickets for the one-day event are limited and expected to sell out quickly.

Tickets for the Raleigh Santa Train can be purchased online by visiting NCByTrain.org or calling 800-872-7245.

To ride the Santa Train, book your round-trip ticket(s) on Piedmont Train #73 leaving from any of these stops to Greensboro (GRO):

• Raleigh Union Station (RGH) departing at 9:15 a.m.
• Cary (CYN) departing at 9:30 a.m.
• Durham (DNC) departing at 9:55 a.m.
• Burlington (BNC) departing at 10:35 a.m.

Piedmont Train #73 arrives in Greensboro at 11 a.m.

Book the return portion of your round-trip ticket on Piedmont Train #72 departing Greensboro (GRO) at 11:56 a.m.

Scheduled departure times for Piedmont Train #72 to Raleigh will be adjusted to accommodate the Santa Train as follows only on Dec. 13:

• Greensboro (GRO) departing at 11:56 a.m.
• Burlington (BNC) departing at 12:20 p.m.
• Durham (DNC) departing at 1:07 p.m.
• Cary (CYN) departing at 1:35 p.m.

Arriving at Raleigh Union Station (RGH) at 1:48 p.m.

Please remember to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

NC By Train is an easy, hassle-free way to travel every day and to a variety of events, festivals and sporting events in comfort and convenience.