CVSR Returns to Regular Train Schedule

CVSR’s flagship ride, National Park Scenic, will return to the rails running five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announced on July 12 that it will be returning to its normal train schedule beginning Saturday, July 16, after operating with a modified schedule and trip length since March due to significant erosion along part of the Cuyahoga River near the railroad tracks.

Due to the erosion in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, CVSR was avoiding the area until repairs were complete and running approximately 16 miles each trip compared to its full 52-mile trip with departures only from Rockside Station.

CVSR’s flagship ride, National Park Scenic, will return to the rails running five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, with trips departing from the railroad’s three main boarding stations, including Akron Northside, Peninsula and Independence.

“We’re excited to announce we’re returning to our normal train schedule including the return of the National Park Scenic and the Explorer program,” said Joe Mazur, CVSR President and CEO. “We want to thank the community for their continued support as we navigated this challenge and appreciate those who came out for a ride with the modified schedule.”

In addition to rides returning to their regular trip lengths and schedules, CVSR says it will bring back the Explorer program, previously known as Bike Aboard, which will resume on Wednesday, July 20. Guests visiting the Cuyahoga Valley National Park can bring their bikes and kayaks to load on the train, and can board or deboard at any of CVSR’s eight stations between Independence and Downtown Akron.