The Canada Railway Network is a vast, interconnected system of rail lines that plays a crucial role in transporting goods and passengers across the country in Train Sim World, and is a symbol of national World unity and economic growth, with major players like Canadian National Railway CN and Canadian Pacific Railway CP in North America.
Here’s a more detailed look at the Canada railway network:
About this Network:
- Extensive System – Canada boasts a large and well-developed railway system, essential for freight and passenger transportation.
- Freight Transportation – The railway network is primarily used for transporting freight, both domestically and internationally, including to and from the United States and via Coastal Ports.
- Passenger Rail – VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service, providing commuter, intercity, and tourist transportation.
- Major Players:
- Canadian National Railway – A major freight railway company with a vast network spanning Canada and extending into the United States, connecting to three coasts Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico.
- Canadian Pacific Railway – Another major freight railway company, with operations in Canada and the US, and now part of CPKC following a merger.
- VIA Rail – The national passenger rail service, operating across Canada.
- Historical Significance – The Canadian Pacific Railway CPR, completed in 1885, was a symbol of national unity, connecting eastern and western Canada and facilitating trade and settlement.
- Economic Impact – The rail transportation sector plays a vital role in the Canadian economy, moving goods and connecting markets.
- Shortline Railways – Many shortline railways connect shippers with Class I railways or to other shortlines and ports, moving products across longer distances.
- Safety – Railways that cross provincial boundaries are under federal jurisdiction, with the Railway Safety Act governing safety.
Rail Network Lines
Locomotives and Multiple Units
Canadian Railroad Companies
