AdministratorWhat happened to the Maui Sugar Cane Train?
On July 24, 2014, the company announced that it would be closing on August 1, 2014 due to financial difficulties. The company was put up for sale as a going concern. Within months of closing, the Sugar Cane Train was bought by a local Maui resident Craig Hill owner of Maui Concierge Services.
Are there any trains in Maui?
Sugar Cane Train – Kaanapali, West Side Of Maui – Maui Hawaii.
Are there any railroads in Hawaii?
Today, the State of Hawaii has no operating freight or passenger railroads and its only functioning railroad services are tourist lines.
Are there passenger trains in Hawaii?
Is there Amtrak in Hawaii?
The company currently services most U.S. states, outside of Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming, in addition to South Dakota. Its railroad network is vast, although Amtrak’s presence is predominantly concentrated along the East Coast, with numerous lines established in the northeastern and Great Lakes regions.
What railroad is in Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Railway Society’s tourist train chugs along the coast near Ko Olina in west Oahu. The train takes visitors on a historic route around the island of Oahu. Trains that once took freight and passengers around some of Hawaii’s islands are back in business, sort of.
When does the sugar cane train run in Maui?
At present, the Sugar Cane Train only runs around the holiday season from late November to the end of December each year. Before mid 2014 it used to run every day all year around. But there were some plans to bring it back to full-time use in 2019 according to an article in the Maui News.
When is the sugar cane train Holiday Express OPEN?
The Sugar Cane Train presents the Holiday Express from November 29th to December 31st. The holiday cheer begins at Pu’ukoli’i Station in Ka’anapali when you board our festively decorated train. Savor the magic of the season while our elves get you settled in for the 4 mile round-trip journey with a brief stop to pick up a very special guest
How long is the train ride from the sugar cane fields?
This train used to carry sugar cane from the fields to the harbor. From 1969 to 2019, it carried tourists and locals for fun trips along the west side. The ride was about a half-hour in each direction, but it was only a 7-mile trip, with the train traveling at the leisurely speed of 12 miles per hour.
Is there a train ride for kids in Maui?
Train Ride for Kids and Family. The Sugar Cane Train is a family train ride near the Kaanapali resort area on the west side of Maui. You begin your round trip at the north end of the tracks, at Puukolii Road and Honoapiilani Highway. It used to run to the south end in the town of Lahaina, but more recently only runs to Kaanapali.