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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad cancels, modifies some train excursions due to erosion

At this time, the National Park Service says the North Pole Adventure has not been canceled, but may be modified.

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — Erosion issues are continuing to impact the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR).

The National Park Service (NPS) says it has closed portions of the tracks used by the CVSR due to "significant" erosion from the Cuyahoga River.

The closings mean that the CVSR will be providing limited train excursions, with some trips canceled.

For this weekend, 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.

All customers will receive an automatic refund within three to five days. Visit cvsr.org for details.

 At this time, the NPS says the North Pole Adventure has not been canceled, but may be modified.

"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," the NPS wrote in a statement announcing the closure.

The NPS reports that an engineering firm is in place to address key problem areas. In the meantime, modifications to operations will remain in place while NPS and CVSR wait for additional information and explore options for returning to normal. 

“We are going to do everything we can to allow the train to return to normal operations as soon as possible," Cuyahoga Valley National Park superintendent Lisa Petit said in the statement.

Back in March, Cuyahoga River erosion forced an emergency riverbank stabilization in Brecksville near the Columbia Run picnic area. The stabilization caused CVSR to run on a modified schedule until July.

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