Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train set to roll through Florida

FECR Christmas Train to Deliver Holiday Cheer

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Nov 23, 2015, 05:46 ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the sixth annual Christmas Train operated by Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) in coordination with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation. The 2015 FECR Christmas Train will run along the railroad's 351-mile mainline on the east coast of Florida, offering its employees, their families, customers, and suppliers an opportunity to contribute to the communities that FECR serves. The train, departing Saturday, December 12 in Jacksonville with Miami as its final destination, will make 8 stops along the way, during which Santa Claus will be on hand to deliver holiday cheer.

The sixth annual Florida East Coast Railway Christmas Train set to roll down Florida's east coast on Saturday, December 12.

At each stop representatives from Toys For Tots will be present to accept donations from the FECR Christmas Train, and will work to distribute the toys to children in need throughout local communities. The FECR Christmas Train is a 501c3, so anyone can donate and receive a tax deduction.

Since the program's inception five years ago there has been significant yearly growth. "Last year alone we were able to donate more than 40,000 toys and we hope to surpass that goal this year," said Jim Hertwig, FECR President & CEO. "This event is, and will continue to be a favored tradition for the FECR family. We are proud to be able to once again work alongside the Toys For Tots foundation to contribute to those in need during the holiday season," he said.

The FECR Christmas Train will stop at the eight railroad crossings listed below, during which strict safety procedures will be in place for the security and enjoyment of everyone in attendance:

City	RR Crossing Location	Times (approximate)
Jacksonville	Mussel Acres Road – West	7:10 AM
St. Augustine	San Sebastian View – East	8:10 AM
New Smyrna Beach	Canal Street – East	10:05 AM
Cocoa	Rosa L. Jones Drive – West	11:45 AM
Fort Pierce	Orange Avenue – West	1:30 PM
West Palm Beach	36^th Street – East	3:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale	SW 17^th Street – West	4:25 PM
Miami	NE 87^th Street – West	5:15 PM

About Florida East Coast Railway
The Florida East Coast Railway ("FECR") is a 351-mile freight rail system located along the east coast of Florida. It is the exclusive rail provider for PortMiami, Port Everglades, and Port of Palm Beach. FECR connects to the national railway system in Jacksonville, Florida, to move cargo originating or terminating there. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, FECR provides end-to-end intermodal and carload solutions to customers who demand cost-effective and premium quality. For more information, visit www.fecrwy.com.

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