VIA Rail is Canada's national passenger rail system. Phil talks about why it came about, why it doesn't operate through trains with Amtrak, and why its system isn't very large.
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Episode Links:
1. Trackside Treasures: https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-history-of-via.html
2. VIA Rail Canada Inc. and the Future of Passenger Rail in Canada
https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/201555E
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