November to Remember: CPKC Holiday Train Coming Back to Texarkana!

This will be a November to Remember in Texarkana. The CPKC Holiday Train is headed back to Texarkana on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

All Aboard! The CPKC Holiday Train is Coming to Texarkana

This is the second consecutive year that the popular Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will stop in Texarkana to spread goodwill and holiday cheer while collecting food and raising money to combat food insecurity. CPKC donates to the local food bank at each stop and encourages everyone to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation.

This marks the 27th year that the holiday train makes its journey through 13 states and 7 locations in Canada. Last year, the train arrived during the week; however, this time, its arrival on Sunday will give more people the opportunity to come out and enjoy all the festivities of this decorated train with colorful LED lights with holiday designs.

Saying Farewell to an Old Friend - The KCS Holiday Express - Rudy

This year, the CPKC train will pay homage to the KCS Holiday Express Train after 23 years; the train, which featured Rudy the Smiling Tank Car, has officially retired. After bringing joy to millions of people during the Christmas season, it's only fitting to honor its legacy with a specially designed lighted mural that will be part of the U.S. Holiday Train’s lighting design this year.

CPKC Holiday Train Arrival Time in Texarkana

The train is expected to arrive at approximately 4:45 PM at the West 4th Street railway crossing and depart at 5:15 PM for its next destination in Shreveport, LA.

During its 30-minute stay in Texarkana, the CPKC Holiday Train will feature special musical guest performances at each stop along the route.

Musical Guest Performances in Texarkana

Thirteen musical guests are scheduled to make the journey at various locations across the U.S. and Canada. The CPKC Holiday Train stop in Texarkana will feature a musical performance from multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth and Canadian rocker JJ Wilde, who has over 36 million global streams worldwide.

READ MORE: Register for the Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade

The Mission of the CPKC Holiday Train

Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $26 million and collected approximately 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S.

See the complete schedule, musical guests, and more information on the CPKC Holiday Train website or Facebook page.