NCDOT bringing back popular Santa train

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation is bringing back its popular Santa Train this year.

The Dec. 3 trip features Mrs. Claus, carolers, refreshments, and Santa Claus himself.

Book your tickets at NCByTrain.org or call (800) 298-7246.

Passengers can board the Santa Train at any of the stops listed below:

Departure Times for Raleigh to Greensboro (Train 75)

Santa Train Raleigh travels to Greensboro and back with a brief layover. To get on board, book a seat on the Piedmont #75 departing Raleigh at 11:45 a.m., with stops at Cary, Durham and Burlington. Passengers should book a return trip on the Piedmont #74 departing Greensboro at 1:42 p.m. and arriving back in Raleigh at 3:21 p.m.

Raleigh - 11:45 a.m.

Cary - 11:58 a.m.

Durham - 12:19 p.m.

Burlington - 12:55 p.m.

Departure Times for Greensboro to Raleigh (Train 74)

Greensboro - 1:42 p.m.

Burlington - 2:03 p.m.

Durham - 2:42 p.m.

Cary - 3:03 p.m.

Raleigh - 3:21 p.m.

Departure Times from Charlotte to High Point (Train 74)

Santa Train Charlotte travels to High Point and back with a brief layover. To get on board, book a seat on the Piedmont #74 departing Charlotte at noon, with stops at Kannapolis and Salisbury. Passengers should book a return trip on the Piedmont #75 departing High Point at 1:38 p.m. and arriving back in Charlotte at 3:04 p.m.

Charlotte - Noon

Kannapolis - 12:27 p.m.

Salisbury - 12:44 p.m.

Departure Times from High Point to Charlotte (Train 75)

High Point - 1:38 p.m.

Salisbury - 2:14 p.m.

Kannapolis - 2:31 p.m.

Charlotte - 3:04 p.m.