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Prototype of LRC trains (light, rapid and comfortable) that Via Rail hopes to introduce in 1982
Prototype of LRC trains (light, rapid and comfortable) that Via Rail hopes to introduce in 1982

Prototype of LRC trains (light, rapid and comfortable) that Via Rail hopes to introduce in 1982

Date9/12/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Prototype of LRC trains (light; rapid and comfortable) that Via Rail hopes to introduce in 1982. One of the few modern pieces of equipment it has is the Turbo (right); but the federal government is pouting $100 million a year in capital expenses to update train stock. However; Via President Frank Roberts says more is needed.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0012590F
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