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The Alberta government is creating a "rail masterplan" https://calgary.citynews.ca/2024/04/29/alberta-passenger-rail-announcement/

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/news-photos-bnsf-train-derailed-by-tornado-in-nebraska/ Glad they are okay! Pretty crazy that the locomotives are heavy enough to remain in place. Just some damaged to the windows and a few cars derailed.

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/saskatchewan/report-touts-benefits-of-moving-via-rail-route-through-saskatchewan I don't see this happening, seems like an odd choice. While it would possibly reduce delays from freight, it would be 20km North of Saskatoon. VIA Rail and the federal transport...

On the railcam you could hear the explosion like sound as they hit. Hopefully everyone is okay.

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Rocky Mountaineer uses this right? Or at least something similar: https://www.rockymountaineer.com/media-centre/press-releases/rocky-mountaineer-expands-capacity-new-luxury-rail-cars-seven-glassdome

Interesting to see the words "premium" and "first class lounge" thrown around. There is a few images at the bottom of the document that are somewhat visible.

That seems like an odd choice to have them semi-permanent for long distance. I wonder if this means no more chance of VIA tagging along.

https://engaged.edmonton.ca/LRTseating Exciting! There is currently a survey out about seating arrangements, but there appears to be no information on what type of cars. Is it possible Siemens is doing roughly the same thing, but more modern? There is a list of new features that will be...

I don't think anyone has discussed this, but could this be the end of berths? Personally I prefer more privacy and they feel outdated, but I believe a berth is cheaper than a single room. Wonder if they will implement it or not in a new design.

I can't imagine what the superliners and amfleets will look like with Phase VII paint. No more stainless steel look?

Other than possible clearance issues to the east, is there any other reason VIA can't copy what RM has? They are very modern and provide a tourist experience and just need some sleeper cars. Are they more expensive or have some long distance issues I'm missing? Even if VIA isn't interested in...

On the railcams yesterday, someone mentioned the American View was attached to the consist with transdorm so they could get food from the dining car. They also said supposedly the president of Amtrak was onboard, though can't confirm.

Is there still enough time to even get complete sets out and running by then? I assume ordering long distance cars might not be as easy as the corridor train sets. I wonder how long it took the Rocky Mountaineer to get there's from planning to revenue service.

Is this the first time they have given a date that long distance could be discontinued by?