JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2012 Toys for Tots Christmas Train operating between Jacksonville and Miami on Saturday, December 8, 2012.

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FEC's Christmas Train offers employees, their families, customers and suppliers an opportunity to contribute to the Toys for Tots program in the communities along the east coast of Florida.  In coordination with Toys for Tots, a contribution of toys will be delivered to representatives in eight Florida cities by Santa Claus, who will ride on the Christmas Train.  Representatives of the United States Marine Corps will be on hand to receive the donated toys and distribute them to needy children in the local communities.   

The Christmas Train will stop at the crossings at the locations listed below.   This has become a favored tradition of FEC employees in support of the communities where they live.

About Florida East Coast Railway   
Florida East Coast Railway is a 351-mile freight rail system located along the east coast of Florida and is the exclusive rail provider for PortMiami, Port Everglades, and Port of Palm Beach.  FEC connects to the national railway system in Jacksonville, Florida, to move cargo originating or terminating there.  Based in Jacksonville, Florida, FEC provides end-to-end intermodal solutions to customers who demand cost-effective and premium quality.  For more information, visit www.fecrwy.com.

SOURCE Florida East Coast Railway