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[amor de cosmos]

Sounds like the trains are even nicer than the ones already in the system, but it's too bad that they're not compatible with the existing tracks. So it looks like there will be two separate Skytrain systems in Vancouver. (unless I misunderstand something)

Features of the Canada Line vehicles include wide aisles between seats for smooth passenger flow; a walkway between vehicles; greater accessibility for wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles; passenger silent alarm; emergency passenger-operated intercom panels; air-conditioned interiors; high visibility electronic "Next Station" signs in each train; high visibility electronic "Destination" signs on the outside of each train; a public address system announcing next stations; modern vandal-resistant finishes; and fully automated and driverless operations.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/...07/07-h241e.htm

(I wonder why there are no pics? I looked on the Canada Line & BC Ministry of Tranpsortation sites & couldn't find any on there either. The renderings look cool.)

[G-Man]

There is a pic in the TC

[renthefinn]

Plenty of photos here http://forum.skyscra...ad.php?t=142888

[UrbanRail]

Looks more like a glorified subway car. Hopefully after all this hoopla around the Canada Line is over in 2009, the government can send REAL money to help our transportation needs here on the island.

[Nparker]

This media hoopla and money spent on yet another aspect of the Olympic circus, sickens me. More money was spent on simply "unveiling" a Canada line train than the province has spent on transportation in Victoria in the past 5 years. Why is the pot always full when Vancouver wants more frills and always empty when Victoria (and the rest of BC) needs anything? Quite clearly the haves continue to get while the have-nots are left to beg for scraps that may fall off the big boys table.

[UrbanRail]

This media hoopla and money spent on yet another aspect of the Olympic circus, sickens me. More money was spent on simply "unveiling" a Canada line train than the province has spent on transportation in Victoria in the past 5 years. Why is the pot always full when Vancouver wants more frills and always empty when Victoria (and the rest of BC) needs anything? Quite clearly the haves continue to get while the have-nots are left to beg for scraps that may fall off the big boys table.

Simple, we all voted NDP on the island except for 2 ridings in the CRD (well not that really mattered in the first term of the Liberals anyway, when the island went all liberal).

[davek]

This media hoopla and money spent on yet another aspect of the Olympic circus, sickens me. More money was spent on simply "unveiling" a Canada line train than the province has spent on transportation in Victoria in the past 5 years. Why is the pot always full when Vancouver wants more frills and always empty when Victoria (and the rest of BC) needs anything? Quite clearly the haves continue to get while the have-nots are left to beg for scraps that may fall off the big boys table.

Government always acts in the fashion that best serves itself. Some feel that government could manage things fine if only the right people would get elected, but the incentives to misbehave are too strong. This is an obvious truth, yet you will see, over and over, citizens calling on government to solve all problems. We would all enjoy greater happiness and prosperity if government was reduced, and civil society restored.

[G-Man]

I disagree because at some point governments have to look at the next election and not too many liberal hopefuls are going to able to walk around the island saying look at all we have done for you. So then the NDP wins again which is fine by me by the way.

[van-island]

Too bad the capacity of the trains is so limited.