Rocky Mountaineer Switch Means Steadier Business
10 February 2010
Rocky Mountaineer is changing its schedule starting in April, bringing a steadier flow of tourists through Kamloops. James Terry, the rail tour company’s executive vice-president and chief operations officer, will discuss the change this evening in a presentation to the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s AGM. The meeting takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. [...]
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Fire Breaks Out at Halifax Train Station
10 February 2010
Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at the Halifax train station. Crews were called to the Via Rail station on Hollis Street at 3:23 p.m. after workers inside reported a strong smell of smoke, fire spokesman Dave Meldrum said. They building’s fire alarm system hadn’t yet sounded, but was ringing when firefighters arrived, [...]
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Amtrak Plans $11 Billion of Train Equipment Purchases
05 February 2010
Amtrak, the U.S. long-distance passenger railroad, said it needs $11 billion in new rail equipment during the next 14 years and is examining ways to fund the purchases.
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VIA Rail Show its Support for Olympic Athletes by Rail
01 February 2010
VIA Rail Canada is proud to show its support for athletes preparing to represent the country in Vancouver this February and March. From January 25th to March 28th up to two family members of Canadian athletes can travel in economy class to/from Vancouver for free. Those wishing to travel in sleeper touring class will receive [...]
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Obama Rail Package Could Benefit Service in Canada
01 February 2010
U.S.-bound travellers from several Canadian cities stand to benefit from $8 billion in funding awarded Thursday by the Obama administration to speed up passenger-rail service and introduce high-speed trains across more than a dozen routes in the United States.
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Alberta Charters Luxury Train for Vancouver Olympics
18 January 2010
Alberta has reserved a luxury train during the Vancouver Olympics as part of a $7- million marketing plan meant to woo tourists and business executives. The province has exclusively booked the Rocky Mountaineer for runs between Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., between Feb 12 and 28.
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