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Rail's Rise and Fall in Western Canada’s Prairie Heart
A reflective piece traces the CPR’s impact from Confederation to the modern era, noting the shift from vital lifeline to profitability focus. It compares Canada’s rail fate with the US and Europe, questions public duty, and envisions a possible rail renaissance through greener transport and potential passenger service revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Dominion of Canada
Fathers of Confederation
Western
Canada
Confederation
Palliser
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
U.S
CPR
Palliser’s Triangle
Crown Corporation
VIA Rail
United States
Europe
China
India
Government of Canada
People of
Vauxhall
Crying Poor
West