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11/2/2009
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VIA Rail to rebuild 12 passenger cars for 'Canadian' line
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Last week, VIA Rail Canada Ltd. announced it will launch a $19.5 million program aimed at reconfiguring 12 stainless-steel cars used on the Canadian transcontinental train. The work will covered by government funds.
VIA Rail plans to rebuild eight Chateau sleeping cars and four Park sleeper-dome-lounge cars. The railroad awarded a contract to Avalon Rail Inc., which specializes in remanufacturing passenger cars. The company will deliver the cars in 2011.
VIA Rail plans to rebuild eight Chateau sleeping cars and four Park sleeper-dome-lounge cars. The railroad awarded a contract to Avalon Rail Inc., which specializes in remanufacturing passenger cars. The company will deliver the cars in 2011.
