The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is chugging into 2020 with a lot more events departing from Akron's Northside Station.

This year, the CVSR will roll out seven trains from the Northside Station with some 24 events, according to the release. That's up from only four trains with four events last year, the railroad said. New in 2020 from the Northside Station will be Dinner on the Train excursions, according to a news release. That event has never before been offered at the Akron stop.

In addition to the dinner excursions, trains from Akron's Northside Station will offer events including murder mysteries, Grape Escape, Ales on Rails, a Princess PJ Party and more. Check out the CVSR's website for a full schedule of events.

Last year, the railroad, which takes riders through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, adopted a three-year strategic plan to help identify priorities and align efforts surrounding the popular railway. The plan sets the railroad's strategy through 2021.

When Crain's sat down with president and CEO Joe Mazur a couple of years ago, he said annual ridership clocks in at about 200,000 people. The railroad also continues its capital campaign to raise $5 million.