This holiday season you’ll be able to ride the Virginia Railway Express “Santa Trains” after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13 festive holiday-themed trains will depart from five VRE stations. Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as their elves, will be on the trains visiting with families and listening to children’s Christmas wishes. They will also be handing out goodie bags. VRE officials say the Santa Trains help promote rail safety and Operation Lifesaver’s “Look, Listen and Live” campaign.