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York-Durham Heritage Railway 2009 Season

The York-Durham Railway’s volunteers have checked the track, cleaned the cars and engines and  readied the line for the 2009 season of family tourist trains.

On Sunday June 7th, the GTA’s only tourist railway officially opens the 2009 season with regular round trips between Uxbridge and Stouffville until October 31st

Trains operate a scheduled service on Sundays only until Labour Day weekend and on Saturdays and Sundays through to Halloween. Summer Saturdays are reserved for special runs and activities – watch for separate announcements.

Round trips leave the restored Uxbridge station, departing at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm and from Stouffville GO station at 12:00 noon .

Return fares for 2009 are $22.50 for Adults and $15.00 for Children (2-12 yrs) with a $20.50 fare for Seniors (65+) and Students (13-17 yrs).  Children under 2 (not occupying a seat) travel free.  A family pass for up to two adults and three children is available for $68.00.  Group discounts and one-way fares are also available.

For June 7th ONLY, there is a special opening day fare, all children 12 and under ride FREE.

For the third season, horse drawn wagon rides meet the lunchtime train at Uxbridge station to take passengers on a tour of downtown Uxbridge, organized by the Town of Uxbridge. There is no additional charge for these rides.

The train is available for birthday groups, company/church picnics, school field trips and many more community or family events – contact us for charter and group rates.

The York-Durham Heritage railway accepts Visa, MasterCard, Interac and cash for ticket sales.

For information visit our website at www.ydhr.on.ca , e-mail us info@ydhr.on.ca or leave a message at (905) 852-3696.

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