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In one of the onboard talks on the Canadian (Toronto to Vancouver), an employee mentioned that we would be seeing a number of deteriorating poles along the side of the track which were telegraph lines used for communicating between stations.

Apparently the government decided it was too expensive to remove them and has left them to succumb to the elements. Some were even submerged in water (didn't get a photo) but since there is no electricity running anymore it's not a hazard.

I found that all pretty interesting so I took some photos!

Onboard the VIA Rail Canadian (Toronto to Vancouver), an employee mentioned that we would be seeing a number of deteriorating poles along the side of the track which were telegraph lines used for communicating between stations.

Apparently the government decided it was too expensive to remove them and has left them to succumb to the elements. Some were even submerged in water (didn't get a photo) but since there is no electricity running anymore it's not a hazard.

I found that all pretty interesting so I took some photos!

Took VIA up to Edmonton but didn't get a chance to ride the metro, what's it like?

First time riding VIA rail in the Montreal - Toronto Corridor, very impressed!

Modern and clean interiors, digital displays (live speedometer was a nice touch), comfy seats, and beautiful views of Lake Ontario.

Total trip time: 6h22m due to delays (driving is 5h30m without stops)