It is a film that embodies the path of a disgruntled journalist who is moving from Washington DC to Los Angeles. This journalist decided to leave at an appropriate time for Christmas, and his only option is to take the train at any moment, whatever.
Train inaccuracies aside, The Christmas Train is pleasant enough pabulum for viewers who seek comfort viewing. Fans of more complicated, well written TV can let this train pass them by and turn their attention to... Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.