Canada's TurboTrain High-Speed Rail Project
Sector: Metal • Location: Toronto, Montreal, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Source: The Globe and Mail
The TurboTrain was Canada's first high-speed train, announced in 1966 and designed to operate on existing railway infrastructure between Toronto and Montreal. It featured short cars and a passive tilt system to navigate tight curves at higher speeds. The train was designed by United Aircraft Corporation with gas turbines from Pratt & Whitney and aluminum bodies built by Montreal Locomotive Works.
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Description | The TurboTrain was Canada's first high-speed train, announced in 1966 and designed to operate on existing railway infrastructure between Toronto and Montreal. It featured short cars and a passive tilt system to navigate tight curves at higher speeds. The train was designed by United Aircraft Corporation with gas turbines from Pratt & Whitney and aluminum bodies built by Montreal Locomotive Works. After initial reliability issues and refurbishment, it operated successfully from 1973 to 1982, setting a Canadian rail speed record of 225 km/h in 1976. |
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