Stanley Park Train officially closed for holiday season [Video]

Rides on Stanley Park’s iconic Christmas train will be shelved for another year for thousands of ticket holders, as officials confirm the train’s closure will continue for the remainder of the holiday season.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation suspended the Stanley Park Train over the weekend after a staff member became ill while operating the train.

On Monday, Steve Jackson, general manager of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, said the train operator experienced “dizziness and nausea” after inhaling fumes from the exhaust.

“We are very sorry to be delivering such disappointing news to the thousands of customers who were hoping to ride the Bright Nights Train throughout the holidays,” Jackson said in an update Friday.

“We know what a beloved tradition and highlight the train is for so many families, however, the remaining dates left in the Bright Night calendar don’t leave us with enough time …