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Post by backshophoss on Mar 1, 2018 1:15:36 GMT -5
In a long overdue vote,the Canadian Government will fund VIA's long needed plans for new Corridor Equipment and locos, VIA Seems interested in the Siemens"brightline" concept,and might NOT consider BBD as a possible builder,as their LRC was not quite a success from the Factory It is unknown if there will be political pressure to "buy canadian"(ie BBD) from the government.
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 7, 2018 20:43:35 GMT -5
In related news,VIA Rail awards a contract to BBD to rebuild the HEP-1 Economy Sleepers,for Handicap access,including a restroom, and upgrade to the HVAC systems,and installing Wi-fi access to boot
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Post by backshophoss on Dec 13, 2018 1:37:50 GMT -5
"And the Winner is,Seimens Canada!!!!! Chargers(SC-44) and coaches/cabcars with some Biz class cars along the "Brightline"(Virgin Trains)cars or proposed Amfleet replacement car design. Yes sir Richard has bought out Brightline and "X-train" (LA-Lost Wages NV) to bring Virgin trains to the US and Canada marketplace.
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