The National Park Service (NPS) has closed portions of the tracks used by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) due to significant erosion from the Cuyahoga River.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will be providing limited train excursions. For the weekend of October 14, the Cleveland Dinner and Event Train will run on schedule. The members-only Pumpkin Patch Train Ride will take place with modifications. The National Park Scenic, Explorer Program, and Fall Flyer will be canceled.
The Cuyahoga River is a dynamic system, and it is constantly changing. The NPS is committed to continually assessing track conditions, especially near the river, and maintaining the tracks for safe train operations.
An engineering firm is already in place to address key problem areas. The modifications to operations will remain in place while NPS and CVSR wait for additional information and explore options for returning to normal. At this time, the North Pole AdventureTM has not been canceled, but may be modified.
“We are going to do everything we can to allow the train to return to normal operations as soon as possible," Park superintendent Lisa Petit said.
All customers will receive an automatic refund within three to five days. Visit cvsr.org for details.
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