VIA Rail's 'Coat of Arms'

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VIA Rail has their own Coat of Arms

https://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project-pic.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=3218&ProjectElementID=11363
With interesting Symbolism:

“Black and yellow are the corporate colours of VIA Rail. The upper squares evoke the windows of a passenger rail car. The lower section shows train tracks in addition to referring to the VIA Rail wordmark”

“The train wheel, an essential aspect of rail travel, alludes to VIA Rail’s past and present trains. The red maple leaf, a symbol of Canada, appears in the VIA Rail wordmark”

“Lynx are animals found across Canada and are known for their ability to travel long distances, sometimes over difficult terrain. The base made of crushed stone and flanked by natural soil represents the ballast found on the track bed of railways”


VIA Rail Police also have a crest/badge with a Royal Crown

https://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project-pic.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=3218&ProjectElementID=11367
 
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