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So basically Economy Class is finally getting upgraded, albeit under the disguise of "handicap accessibility". Hopefully many other long-standing issues are also addressed, such as inadequate HVAC, etc.
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VIA confirmed on a social media site when questioned that the 17 cars would be the HEP1 long-haul Economy Class fleet. Used on The Canadian, The Skeena, Northern Manitoba, Northern Quebec, etc. LA POCATIÈRE, QC, April 3, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has awarded Bombardier a $54 million contract to upgrade 17 train cars. Built in the 1950s, the renovations will be used to transform them into a new generation of fully accessible cars, and will elevate the standards of accessibility in Canada.
So basically Economy Class is finally getting upgraded, albeit under the disguise of "handicap accessibility". Hopefully many other long-standing issues are also addressed, such as inadequate HVAC, etc.