by hsr_fan
What type of equipment does VIA use on the Montreal - Quebec runs? Is it the same LRC equipment used on the Montreal - Toronto corridor? Also, do the trains get up to 100 mph between Montreal and Quebec?
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Moderator: Ken V
Ken V wrote:LRC equipment used to be the norm but VIA now exclusively uses the new Renaissance cars on all its Montreal - Quebec City corridor trains. I don't know what the top speed for passenger trains on the line is, but I would guess it's 85 or 90 mph.Didn't VIA get an exemption to run the new cars at LRC speeds? The schedule did not significantly change when they were brought in so one would think so.
oleanfuzz wrote:Didn't VIA get an exemption to run the new cars at LRC speeds? The schedule did not significantly change when they were brought in so one would think so.I don't know for sure but I would think the Ren equipment could operate at 100 mph+ speeds since they were designed for it. The question is what the top speed is on the Montreal-Quebec City route. As far as I know, 100 mph running is only permitted between Toronto and Montreal.
hsr_fan wrote:Do the LRC coaches still use their tilt mechanisms?Yes the LRC tilt is still being used. VIA specifically ordered their P42 locomotives to include tilt activation controls. Without it the trains would have to slow down even more through curves but, either way, they can still go full speed on straight track.