News

Press Releases

2021
March 16, 2021 | CVSR Announces 2021 Summer Schedule
January 18, 2021 | CVSR Board of Trustees Elects Officers

2020

September 28, 2020 | Polar Express Volunteers 2020
September 17, 2020 | Polar Express Ticket & Membership Announcement
September 1, 2020 | CVSR Train Rides Set To Resume October 1
July 20, 2020 | CVSR Announces New Board Member
April 29, 2020 | CVSR Cancellation Announcement

2019

January 10, 2019 | CVSR Announces Enhanced 2019 Season
January 28, 2019 | CVSR Announces New Board Officers and Members
February 7, 2019 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day With A Romantic Train Ride
March 6, 2019 | Cleveland’s Hottest Ticket, Dinner on the Train Summer Dates on Sale Friday, March 8
March 20, 2019 | CVSR Board of Trustees Adopts Three-Year Strategic Plan
April 17, 2019 | CVSR Introduces New Summer Education Program
May 16, 2019 | CVSR Volunteers Complete Restoration of Historic Mural
June 6, 2019 | Grape Escape featuring Gervasi Wines Sold Out; More Than 300 People Expected in Akron’s Northside District Saturday
July 1, 2019 | Steam in the Valley Returns to Cuyahoga Valley
July 29, 2019 | Kids Ride Free, presented by Meijer
August 29, 2019 | Son of CVSR Founder Now Driving the Engine of the Historic Railroad
September 19, 2019 | Ride Behind a Historic Steam Locomotive at Steam in the Valley
October 23, 2019 | CVSR Provides Complimentary Ride For Veterans
November 6, 2019 | Santa Needs Help Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™
November 13, 2019 | Dinner on the Train Dates Announced for 2020 Winter Season

2018

January 9, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Seeks Volunteers
January 16, 2018 | Train Excursions Resume on January 20 at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
January 26, 2018 | Train Rides Canceled Out of Akron Northside Station on Saturday, January 27
February 6, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Volunteers Set New Record
March 13, 2018 | Volunteers Needed at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
April 20, 2018 | The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Runs Moms Ride Free Special
May 7, 2018 | Volunteers Surpass One Million Hours
May 14, 2018 | Day Out With Thomas Returns in 2018
May 24, 2018 | Make a Wish Recipient to Attend Day Out With Thomas
May 30, 2018 | Climb Aboard for a Dining Experience at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
June 5, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic Partners with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
June 12, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Runs Dads Ride Free Special
June 14, 2018 | CVSR Announces New Board Chairman Elizabeth Loveman
June 26, 2018 | CVSR Offers Music on the Train
July 9, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Celebrates Christmas in July
July 10, 2018 | Steam in the Valley Returns to CVSR
July 12, 2018 | CVSR Seeks Volunteers
July 26, 2018 | Kids Ride Free in August at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
September 12, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Seeks Volunteers for THE POLAR EXPRESS
September 27, 2018 | The Polar Express Train Ride Returns to CVSR
October 2, 2018 | Fall Flyer Train Ride Returns to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
October 25, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Provides Complimentary Ride for Veterans
November 26, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad presents Dinner on the Train with Spice
December 4, 2018 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Hosts Annual Polar Express Ride For Underserved Children in Northeast Ohio
December 12, 2018 | CVSR Excursions Resume on January 19, 2019

2017

January 17, 2017 | Volunteers Contribute Record Number of Hours in 2016
February 8, 2017 |  The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Sets Record in Ridership for 2016
February 17, 2017 |  The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Appoints Joseph Mazur as President and CEO
March 27, 2017 | Bike Aboard! Resumes on April 1 at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
April 17, 2017 | Day Out with Thomas Returns
May 17, 2017 | Spice Catering Co. to Host Dinner on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
July 17, 2017 | Kids Ride Free in August at CVSR
August 17, 2017 | CVSR Announces New Maiden Excursion for Steam in the Valley
August 17, 2017 | Steam in the Valley Returns to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
October 5, 2017 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Introduces New Fall Flyer Train
October 27, 2017 | Support Local Food Banks by Visiting Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
November 5, 2017 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Seeks Volunteers for The Polar Express™
November 3, 2017 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Announces Veterans Day Event
November 10, 2017 | Former President & CEO Craig Tallman Donates to Charity Train

2016

January 4, 2016 | The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Announces New Board Chairman
January 15, 2016 | Train Excursions Resume on January 20 at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
March 31, 2016 | Gear Up for Bike Aboard! 2016
June 10, 2016 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) Announces Additional Bike Aboard Train!
July 8, 2016 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Seeks Volunteers for The Polar Express™
July 18, 2016 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Will Host Christmas in July Fundraiser for Polar Express Charity Trains
August 1, 2016 Kids Ride Free in August
August 9, 2016 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Partners with Cleveland Clinic on Passport to Health Program
August 22, 2016 Steam in the Valley Returns to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad this September
October 4, 2016 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Seeks Volunteers for The Polar Express™

CVSR In the News

Polar Express Gives Gift of Smiles to Passengers

Ray Jasko shared his love of volunteering at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) and his experience as Santa during The Polar Express. Read the article from the Hudson Hub-Times....

10 December 2015

CVSR’s Polar Express mentioned in USA Today

CVSR’s Polar Express program was mentioned in USA Today as one of the ten best Christmas celebrations at national parks! We are proud that our Polar Express program has become a treasured holiday tradition for thousands of families from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Read the full...

01 December 2015

CVSR Honors Board Chairman George Snider

CVSR trustees, donors, friends, and staff honored CVSR Chairman George Snider at a reception at Andrew Jackson House in Akron on November 4. George has served on CVSR's Board of Trustees since 2006 and as Chairman since 2010. During George’s tenure as Chairman, CVSR experienced its...

05 November 2015
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