DOCSLIB.ORG

Canadian Rail No435 1993

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Canadian Rail No435 1993 Canadian Rail No. 435 JULY - AUGUST 1993 MONTREAL'S CENTRAL STATION 1943 -- FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY -- 1993 , ' ' ~ ~.. " ". ~ - " -., ""- CANADIAN RAIL ••, PUBLISHED BI-MONTHI Y BY THE CANADIAN RAILROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION EDI TOR: Fred F. Angus For your membership In the CRHA. which includes a CO-EDITOR: Douglas NW. Smith subscription to Canadian Rail, write to: ASSOCIATE EDITOR (Motive Power): Hugues W. Bonin CRHA, 120 Rue 5 1-Pierre. 51. Constant, Que. J5A 2G9 DISTRIBUTION; Gerard Frechette CARTOGRAPHER: WiUiam A. Germaniuk Rates: In Canada: $30 (1I"lC IIJ dm Q GST). LAYOUT: Fred F. Angus outside Canada: $27. 50 in U.S. funds. Printing: Procel Printing TABLE OF CONTENTS THE WRECK OF CPA No.9. A CENTURY OLD MYSTERY. FRED F. ANGUS ................. ..... 115 WORKING ON THE RAILWAy ........................................................... DOUGLAS N.w. SMITH ........... 125 ROUNDHOUSES .................. ,." ... ....................................... .............. ......... .. DOUGLAS N.W. SMITH ........... 128 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MONTREAL'S CENTRAL STATION ......... FRED F. ANGUS ...................... 134 THE MUSEUM'S NEW SHOP BUiLDING ... ......... .... ............. ........................................... ............... .................... 144 AN RS18 COMES TO THE MUSEUM .... ... ........................................ ......... .......................................... 146 MORE PHOTOS RELATING TO PREVIOUS ARTiCLES ............................. ..................... ........................ 147 Canadian Ran is continuaJty in need 01 news. st ones. hislO1icaI data. photos. maps and 04her material. Please send all contributions to the editor: Fred F. Angus. 3021 Trafalgar Ave. Montreal. P.O. H3Y lH3. No payment can be made lor contributions. but the oontriboter will be given cledit for material sUbmitled. Material will be returned to the contributor if requested, Remembel ' Knowledge is of little value unless it is shared with others' . DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Waller J. Bedbrook Frederick F. Angus William Le $urt William Thomson Alan C. Blackburn VICE PRES.: Charl es De Jean Robert V.V. NichollS Lawrence M. Unwin James Bouchard V ICE PRES.: David W. Johnson Ernest Ottewell Richard Viberg Gerard Frechette TREASURER: Robert Carlson Mervyn T. Green Andrew W. Panko A. Stephen Walbridge SECRETARY: Bernard MMin J. Christopher Ky1e Douglas N,W. Smith Michael Westren The CRHA has a number of local divisions across the country. Many hOld regular meetings FRONT COVER: ClIIIOdioll NoliQlIfI/'s and issue newslettel$. Further iIlformation may be obtained by writiog to the division. CClI1ral Swrioll ;/1 Mall/real (IS il Gp · NEW IlAUNSWK:I< OIVlSION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION pmral ;n the spring of 1943 shortly bl.'" P.O. 8102. SI9Iion "C. P.O Box 1182 eo. fore il I\"lU" completed and opel/ell fur s.InI John N.S. E2l 4G7 e-. __ T~2N O st:fvice. Neitlrl'flile ~Cal/adillll NaliOlla/" ST LAWRENCE Vf4..LEY DIVISION SElXIRK. DIVISION P,O. eo. 22. SUocIon"B"' P O Boo 39 sigll nor the clocks are in place. nrc 1·lew MQn1ree1 P.O. HJ113J5 RIMIIIIoQ. B.C VOE 2SO was tokenfrom Ell/VII S defXlrlmenr 5lOre. RlOEAU VALLEY DMSION CAOWSNEST 0\ I(£T1'I.£ VALLEY DIVISION NOlice IIII.' electric locolIIQlil'e hau ling P 0 EIoI< SIIS2 P.O. EIoI<4DO SmId'(. F_. Ont. K7A!)AS CrvtIrooII. B.C. V I C 4H9 the old wooden C(l rs rowan/s II/(f 1:'11 - KINGSTON DIVISION NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY I rtm ce of tile M all/II Royal tUllllei. PO 800:171' 123V1twss- ~ Ont. K7LSV6 NeIooI\.II.C. Vll2V8 Qll/lUlinll NatiO/U/f phuto No. 41490·1. T~TO 0\ YORK OIVISION PRINCE GEORGe·NECHAKO-fRASER DIVISION po. 800: 5&'~. TIllItV\IO ' A' P.O.Bo.<20108 As part of lis aclivitles. the CRHA operales T OI'tltIIo. Crt. MSW 1P3 Priro:e ~. B.C V2N ZS6 thB Canadian Railway Museum at Delson I NIAGARA DIVISION PACFlC <XlAST DIVISION 51. Constant. Que. which is about 14 miles po eo. 593 P.O. Box 100II. ~ 'A' (23 Km.) from downtown Montreal. It is 51 CIoI~, Cl!>1 L2R 6W8 V....,.."..,... B.C. we 21'1 open from late May 10 early Oclober (daily GA.l.GARY 0\ $OVTH WESTERN DIVISION ESOUIMAlT AND N.f.NAIMO DIVISION 60·1100 ~A.... NE l1.a e.Imota.I Fk..:I until Labour Day). Members. and theil im· CAIOW'/.'-'-" T2A ~ --.ec vaT lSI mediatefam i l~ . areadmitled freeof charge , GOAl. Of' TllE ASSOCIATION TllE COlLECTION, PRESERVAT"IOJI AM) DlSSEMlHAT"IOJI OF ITEMS RELATlNG TO lliE HlSTOOY OF FWlWAYS IN CANADA JULY - AUGUST 1993 CANADIAN RAIL Page 115 The Wreck of CPR Train No.9 A Century Old Mystery By Fred F. Angus The recent announcements that Canadian Pacific has applied had no name. The western approach to the steel bridge was by to abandon its lines east of Sherbrooke have caused railway means of a wooden trestle 244 feet long and of a height varying historians to recall the varied historical events concerning these from 10 to 25 feet over the ground which was covered by rocks and lines. One of most mysterious, and least remembered, stories is the tree stumps. The final curve before the straight track is an easy apparent sabotage of overnight train No.9, running from Montreal curve to the right, thus the bridge would first become visible on the to Saint John, in the depths of northern Maine. To the best of our engineer's side, when only about 2000 feet away down a slight knowledge this crime, if indeed it was a crime, was never solved, grade. Beyond the bridge the track is straight for more than two and the case remains a mystery after almost a century. The account miles, before another curve, and relatively straight track followed of this wreck contains all the ingredients of a first-class melodrama; by the bridge over the East Outlet of Moosehead Lake just before the wreck of the train, the self-sacrificing heroism of the engineer, the station at Moosehead. No stops were scheduled between the gruesome details of the tragedy, the hairbreadth escapes, the Jackman and Moosehead, and the thirty miles were scheduled to quickly improvised emergency measures, even a marathon run to be covered in 57 minutes, an average speed of 31.5 miles an hOUL report the wreck to the outside world. Above all, it teHs how a Although it was only 5: 15 A.M., there was already considerable group of widely differing people, suddenly thrown into a traumatic light. In the eastern end of the time zone, and only eleven days after situation, can cope with the events. Finally it contains that prime the longest day in the year, the sun rose early; by the Standard time ingredient, the unsolved mystery. Despite all this, the story is then in effect, sunrise was before 4:00 A.M. The morning was almost unknown today. This is that tragic story. somewhat overcast, but visibility was good. Canadian Pacific Railway train No. 9, popularly but Suddenly someone in the locomoti ve cab, probably engineer unofficially known as the "Montreal Express", was running about Leavitt but no one knows for sure, saw something on the track 20 minutes late, heading eastward through Sapling Township in ahead, just at the beginning of the wooden trestle. Even at the northern Maine in the early hours of Monday, July 2, 1894. It had average scheduled speed, the train would reach the trestle in 43 left Montreal at 8:00 the previous evening and was scheduled to seconds, however on the downgrade, and considering the possibility arrive at Saint John N.B. at 1:20 in the afternoon and Halifax at that the engineer was trying to make up time, the train was likely II :00 that night. As usual, the train consisted of a CPR ten-wheel exceeding the average speed. It is also quite possible that the locomotive, a mail-express car, a baggage car, a second class engineer was momentarily distracted by something, perhaps one coach, a first class coach and, finally, a CPR sleeping car. On this of the riders in the cab, and did not see the obstruction until some run the locomotive was No. 567, a class SR 4-6-0, which had been of those vital seconds had passed. In any case, there was little time built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works (Builder's number J 2173) to think and not enough time to stop, although engineer Leavitt and delivered to the CPR in September 1891. All seemed in order applied the air brakes and reversed the engine, sticking to his post as the train neared the West Outlet of Moosehead Lake, 12 miles in the true heroic tradition of railway engineers. Fireman McDonald, west of Greenville Maine. Fred Leavitt of Megantic was the having done all he could, "joined the birds", either jumping or engineer while Angus McDonald was fireman. In addition, Alfred falling from the locomotive and suffering a fractured skull and C. Foss of Sherbrooke, station agent at Greenville, and Charles other serious injuries. The other three in the cab had no time to Grant, station agent at Jackman, were riding in the locomotive cab. escape. Seconds later, No. 567 hit the obstruction, derailed, and ran In the mail-express car mail agent Walter Starkey of Saint John and along the decking of the trestle for at least 100 feet before running mail clerk John L. Miller had worked until Megantic and had then off the bridge on the right-hand side and plunging 25 feet into a gone to bed, Miller in the lower belth and Starkey in the upper. gully, landing almost upside down. The forward momentum Further back in the train, most of the passengers were sleeping, carried the locomotive forward another 85 feet bringing down four both in the coaches and sleeping car. One of the first class spans of the trestle. Behind the engine, the train piled up into the passengers was R.B. Van Horne, son of William C.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Summary of the 2018 – 2022 Corporate Plan and 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets
    p SUMMARY OF THE 2018 – 2022 CORPORATE PLAN AND 2018 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS SUMMARY OF THE 2018-2022 CORPORATE PLAN / 1 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 5 MANDATE ...................................................................................................................................... 14 CORPORATE MISSION, OBJECTIVES, PROFILE AND GOVERNANCE ................................................... 14 2.1 Corporate Objectives and Profile ............................................................................................ 14 2.2 Governance and Accountability .............................................................................................. 14 2.2.1 Board of Directors .......................................................................................................... 14 2.2.2 Travel Policy Guidelines and Reporting ........................................................................... 17 2.2.3 Audit Regime .................................................................................................................. 17 2.2.4 Office of the Auditor General: Special Examination Results ............................................. 17 2.2.5 Canada Transportation Act Review ................................................................................. 18 2.3 Overview of VIA Rail’s Business .............................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Boston-Montreal High Speed Rail Project
    Boston to Montreal High- Speed Rail Planning and Feasibility Study Phase I Final Report prepared for Vermont Agency of Transportation New Hampshire Department of Transportation Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Construction prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas with Cambridge Systematics Fitzgerald and Halliday HNTB, Inc. KKO and Associates April 2003 final report Boston to Montreal High-Speed Rail Planning and Feasibility Study Phase I prepared for Vermont Agency of Transportation New Hampshire Department of Transportation Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Construction prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Fitzgerald and Halliday HNTB, Inc. KKO and Associates April 2003 Boston to Montreal High-Speed Rail Feasibility Study Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... ES-1 E.1 Background and Purpose of the Study ............................................................... ES-1 E.2 Study Overview...................................................................................................... ES-1 E.3 Ridership Analysis................................................................................................. ES-8 E.4 Government and Policy Issues............................................................................. ES-12 E.5 Conclusion..............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Montréal for Groups Contents
    MONTRÉAL FOR GROUPS CONTENTS RESTAURANTS ...........................................2 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ............................17 ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT ............43 CHARTERED BUS SERVICES .......................61 GUIDED TOURS ...........................................63 PERFORMANCE VENUES ............................73 CONTACT ...................................................83 RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS TOURISME MONTRÉAL RESTAURANTS THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS WELCOME GROUPS. To view additional restaurants that suit your needs, please refer to our website: www.tourisme-montreal.org/Cuisine/restaurants FRANCE ESPACE LA FONTAINE 3933 du Parc-La Fontaine Avenue Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End Suzanne Vadnais 514 280-2525 Tel.: 514 280-2525 ÇSherbrooke Email: [email protected] www.espacelafontaine.com In a pleasant family atmosphere, the cultural bistro Espace La Fontaine, in the heart of Parc La Fontaine, offers healthy, affordable meals prepared with quality products by chef Bernard Beaudoin. Featured: smoked salmon, tartar, catch of the day, bavette. The brunch menu is served on weekends to satisfy breakfast enthusiasts: pancakes, eggs benedict. Possibility of using a catering service in addition to a rental space for groups of 25 people or more. Within this enchanting framework, Espace La Fontaine offers temporary exhibitions of renowned artists: visual arts, photographs, books, arts and crafts, and cultural programming for the general public. Open: open year round. Consult the schedule on the Espace La Fontaine website. Reservations required for groups of 25 or more. Services • menu for groups • breakfast and brunch • terrace • dinner show • off the grill • gluten free • specialty: desserts • specialty: vegetarian dishes • Wifi LE BOURLINGUEUR 363 Saint-François-Xavier Street Old Montréal and Old Port 514 845-3646 ÇPlace-d’Armes www.lebourlingueur.ca Close to the St. Lawrence River is Le Bourlingueur with its menu of seafood specialties, in particular poached salmon.
    [Show full text]
  • The Montreal Hub the Historic City Centre, Old Port and Railway Station District
    THE MONTREAL HUB THE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE, OLD PORT AND RAILWAY STATION DISTRICT Analysis of a group of Montreal heritage sites by an expert committee PDF document drawn from a presentation on the Old Montreal Website www.old.montreal.qc.ca February 2003 Rights reserved – Société de développement de Montréal 1 Outline of the presentation THE MONTREAL HUB .................................................................... 3 A DECISIVE BREAKPOINT .............................................................. 5 OVERVIEW OF THE SITES ............................................................ 10 MONTREAL’S HISTORIC CITY CENTRE .........................................................10 WAREHOUSE-SHOWROOMS ......................................................................................................................13 A HISTORIC CITY CENTRE ..........................................................................................................................16 THE OLD PORT AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE LACHINE CANAL .....................19 THE GRAIN ELEVATORS .............................................................................................................................23 HABITAT ’67................................................................................................................................................26 THE RAILWAY STATION DISTRICT ................................................................28 WINDSOR STATION AND ITS VICTORIAN SURROUNDINGS........................................................................30
    [Show full text]
  • Improving and Expanding Cross Border Rail Passenger Service Through the Implementation of Pre-Clearance
    Improving and Expanding Cross Border Rail Passenger Service through the Implementation of Pre-clearance PURPOSE: This paper provides background and an overview of the issues associated with pre- clearance for passenger rail between the United States and Canada, and the potential benefits of expanding pre-clearance to international rail service that provides a direct route from the border to a clearance facility. The Eastern Border Transportation Coalition (EBTC) strongly supports the Beyond the Border Action Plan’s call to establish a pre-clearance agreement, and to expand the availability of pre-clearance where appropriate. BACKGROUND Pre-clearance makes air travel easier for the millions of passengers moving between Canada and the United States each year by allowing them to be cleared for entry to the United States before departing from Canadian airports. The United States has provided pre-clearance services in major Canadian airports for more than 50 years, operating under the provisions specified in the 1974 Canada-U.S. Air Transport Pre-clearance Agreement (last updated in 1999). Pre-clearance between Canada and the U.S. is already available at eight Canadian airports (Montreal -Trudeau, Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver) While the language in the Pre-clearance Act, the enabling Canadian legislation (see Appendix A), states in the preamble that, “it has become desirable to put into place statutory authority to facilitate the movement of travelers and goods across the border between the two counties by all means of transportation” it is currently limited to air travel only. Pre-clearance would improve cross-border travel times for rail passengers by providing advanced screening at a secure facility before they cross the international border while simultaneously improving and enhancing security processes and effectiveness.
    [Show full text]
  • A Tale of Two Tunnels: Exploring the Design and Cultural
    A TALE OF TWO TUNNELS: EXPLORING THE DESIGN AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE HOUSTON TUNNEL SYSTEM AND RESO (UNDERGROUND CITY, MONTREAL) HONORS THESIS Presented to the Honors College of Texas State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Graduation in the Honors College by Brett Provan Chatoney San Marcos, Texas May 2019 A TALE OF TWO TUNNELS: EXPLORING THE DESIGN AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE HOUSTON TUNNEL SYSTEM AND RESO (UNDERGROUND CITY, MONTREAL) by Brett Provan Chatoney Thesis Supervisor: ________________________________ Eric Sarmiento, Ph.D. Department of Geography Approved: ____________________________________ Heather C. Galloway, Ph.D. Dean, Honors College Table of Contents Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………..ii Abstract………………………………………………………………………………...….1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..2 Background and Literature Review ………………………………………………………4 Research Questions, Study Limitations and Study Area………………………………...18 Findings and Analysis……………………………………………………………………24 Conclusion……………………………………………...………………………………..44 Appendix……………………………………………...………………………………….47 Bibliography………………………………………………………...…………………...69 i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I would like to thank Eric Sarmiento for his guidance throughout this process. Without his help and information on urban tunnels and public gathering spaces I would not have been able to complete this process. Thank you, Dr. Sarmiento, for making this process a success. Next, I would like to thank my other geography professors, especially Dr. Weaver. Dr. Weaver has guided me through my years as an Urban and Regional Planning major and has helped me better understand the panning discipline and profession. Thank you, Dr. Weaver, for your help throughout the years and for instilling my understanding of the planning profession. I would be remiss if I did not thank the Texas State University Undergraduate Research Fund (URF). Through their generous scholarship of 820 dollars I was able to travel to Montreal for this study.
    [Show full text]
  • Travel & Passports
    TRAVEL & PASSPORTS Passports Please make sure you have a valid passport for travel to Canada! Some countries require travelers to have passports with at least six months of remaining validity as an entry requirement. Those who do not have a passport or who need to renew a passport should take appropriate steps as soon as possible to avoid rush fees. For U.S. passport information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html For information on passport validity: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html Scroll down to the section “How long is a passport valid.” Visit Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html Customs Vendors and other attendees who plan to bring goods across the border should consult the Canadian Border Services site for information on importing goods for events held in Canada by a foreign organization. If you plan to ship goods to the hotel, FedEx is recommended. Please be advised that hotel personnel are not able to assist with issues related to customs. By Air The Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is serviced by all major airlines. If you are flying into Canada from the US and transfer before Montréal, you will go through customs when you first arrive in Canada. Likewise, when departing Montréal, you won’t need to go through customs at the Trudeau International Airport if you will be transferring via another Canadian city. Taxis between the airport and hotels in downtown Montréal are a flat rate of $41 CAD. If you wish to take public transportation, the 747 bus is an affordable option that will take you from the airport to downtown Montréal (and vice versa).
    [Show full text]
  • Canadian Locomotive Repair Shops
    Updated 03/28/08 www.canadianrailwayobservations.com CANADIAN NATIONAL CN Locomotives retired since last issue: WC GP40 3025 on Feb 15th B&LE SD9 858 on March 8th WISCONSIN CENTRAL SW14 1495, retired on September 4th, 2007 was reinstated on February 18th, 2008. Five CN retired SD40-2’s at Woodcrest have been sold to AMWX, which as yet is an unknown purchaser. The unit numbers are 5247, 5256, 5297, 5314, and 5332. These are not part of the CN auction sale. They are reported to be moving to AMEICAN MOTIVE POWER in Danville, NY for repairs. CN has the following list of surplus retired locomotives for sale on their website: The complete tender document is available at: http://tinyurl.com/26u9aj BCOL 607 RS18CATm BCOL 610 RS18CATm BCOL 758 SD40-2 CN 4014 GP9RM CN 5259 SD40-2 CN 5285 SD40-2 CN 5364 SD40-2 CN 5365 SD40-2 CN 5371 SD40-2 CN 5374 SD40-2 CN 5382 SD40-2 CN 5387 SD40-2 DMIR 202 SD38AC DMIR 203 SD38-2 DMIR 206 SD38AC DMIR 416 SD40-3 DMIR 869 SD38AC GTW 4997 GP38AC GTW 4998 GP38AC WC 2500 SD-35 All of the above locomotives are listed with "Wheels and TM" as additional and some components have been removed. Also on the list are CN SD50F’s 5413, 5420, 5421, 5422, 5442, 5446, 5447 and 5456. The SD50Fs have the following parts removed : 1. All of the modules 2. The aux gen and blower assy 3. Radio and IDU 4. Event recorder 5. AR11/CA7 6.
    [Show full text]
  • High-Speed Rail Pre-Feasibility Study
    I-87 Multimodal Corridor Study HIGH SPEED RAIL PRE- FEASIBILITY STUDY: NEW YORK CITY TO MONTREAL Prepared for: New York State Department of Transportation Prepared by: Parsons - Clough Harbour A Joint Venture February 2004 High-Speed Rail Pre-Feasibility Study TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Study Overview 1.2. High Speed Rail Corridors 1.3. Study Purpose and Approach 2. EXISTING RAIL TRAFFIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CORRIDOR 2.1. Existing Passenger and Freight Train Traffic 2.2. Existing Railway Alignment 2.3. Track Configuration 3. EQUIPMENT: ROLLING STOCK AND TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1. Existing Passenger Train Service Equipment 3.2. Other Potential Equipment 3.3. Technology Assumptions in this Report 4. RUNNING TIMES ON EXISTING CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT 4.1. Train Performance Calculator Runs 4.2. Description of Train Performance Output Tables 4.3. Summary of TPC Results 4.4. Analyzing Trip Time Attainment Utilizing PAD 4.5. Summary of Travel Time Benefits by Improvement Scenarios 4.6. Potential for DMU Train Sets in Corridor 5. HIGH-SPEED ALIGNMENT (150 MPH, SUSTAINED OPERATIONS) 5.1. Limitations of Existing Alignment 5.2. Conceptual Design of a Potential New High Speed Alignment 5.3. Impact of New Alignment on Running Times 5.4. Projected Time Saving: Montreal to US/Canada Border 5.5. Overall Change in Running Time: New York City to Montreal 6. CONSTRUCTION COSTS 6.1. Construction Costs Associated with Existing Alignment 6.2. Construction Costs Associated with New High-Speed Alignment 6.3. Increased Operating and Maintenance Costs 6.4. Potential Ridership 6.5.
    [Show full text]
  • Public Art Master Plan Réseau Express Métropolitain
    Public art master plan Réseau express métropolitain REM public art program Public art master plan - Réseau express métropolitain 2 This master plan was conceived with a view to ensuring that art is an integrated component of the REM and that it contributes to the development of the living spaces served in the metropolitan region. This planning process is an opportunity to propose innovative approaches to public art, such as the temporary installations program, while optimizing available financial resources. The master plan is informed by a review of similar national and international experiences. Public art master plan - Réseau express métropolitain 3 The REM and the environments it crosses Public art master plan - Réseau express métropolitain 4 The REM and the environments it crosses The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is one of the largest automated transportation networks in the world and the largest Québec public transit project of the last 50 years. With its 67 km and 26 stations, the REM will allow users to quickly access downtown Montréal, the South Shore, the North Shore, the West Island, as well as Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The REM will offer light rail service 20 hours a day, 7 days a week, with service every 2.5 minutes on the main segment (from Brossard station to Bois-Franc station) during peak hours and every 5 minutes during off-peak hours. The construction of the REM is under the responsibility of CDPQ Infra, a subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (hereafter CDPQ). The construction of the network, including the engineering work, was entrusted to the NouvLR consortium, which is composed of SNC-Lavalin, Dragados Canada Inc, Groupe Aecon Québec Ltée, Pomerleau Inc.
    [Show full text]
  • Resolution in Support of Customs Pre-Clearance Facility
    The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference 100 Wall Street, 20th Floor New York, NY 10005 T: (212) 482-2320 Co-Chairs F: (212) 482-2344 Sen. Jim Whelan www.csgeast.org New Jersey Resolution # 07/2012-001 Assem. John Wisniewski Sponsor – CA/USA Deputy Speaker New Jersey RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CUSTOMS PRE-CLEARANCE FACILITY Co-Vice Chairs AT MONTREAL’S CENTRAL STATION Hon. Thomas Rivera Schatz Senate President Whereas, the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference Puerto Rico (CSG/ERC) is comprised of the 11 Northeast states from Maine to Maryland, the Hon. Jennifer González-Colón U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and five eastern Canadian Provinces; and Speaker of the House Puerto Rico Whereas, the economic links between Canada and the Northeastern States are vital Director to the economies of both regions; and Wendell M. Hannaford Whereas, expediting customs clearance is a critical step to enhancing and expanding passenger rail service between Eastern Canada and the Eastern U.S.; and Whereas, more efficient passenger train service between Montreal and New York City will spur job creation and economic opportunities on both sides of the border; and Whereas, customs clearance for passenger rail service between Montreal and New York City is cumbersome and time-consuming, and can cause significant travel delays due to the uncertainty in clearance processing times; and Whereas, in December 2011, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a joint declaration -- “Beyond the Border: A Shared
    [Show full text]
  • Rail Border Controls Post-Brexit: US and Canada
    Rail Border Controls Post-Brexit US and Canada Study Visit 28 August to 1 September 2017 International Affairs: Study Report Contents 1 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 About Rail Delivery Group ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Context .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Key issues in international travel .................................................................................................. 1 2 FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 Framework for the relationship ...................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Freight ........................................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Passenger ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2.3.1 Cascades: Eugene via Portland and Seattle to Vancouver (two services a day each way) .. 4 2.3.2 Maple Leaf: New York City to Toronto (one service a day each way) ................................... 5 2.3.3 Adirondack: New York City via Albany (NY)
    [Show full text]