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8 Introduction
fHow To Use This Guide
The Get To Know Canada chapter, with a dark-green bar at the top of each page, provides a comprehensive introduction to Canada — its government, people, regions, economy and current status as a leader on the world stage.
The Historical Roots of Canada’s Railway chapter, with a purple bar at the top of each page, gives a rich, historical account of the beginning of the Canadian rail system — the people, places and events that made possible the formation of what is now the national passenger train service of Canada.
The TRAIN CLASSES & SERVICES chapter, with a red bar at the top of each page, provides complete details on accommodations and perks of the different train classes to help you find the one that suits your preferences and budget. Also get to know the different types of railcars and locomotives.
The TRAIN TRAVEL TIPS chapter, with a lime-green bar at the top of each page, is a treasure trove of practical advice on train travel to relax the nerves. It includes quick references to everything from booking to boarding as well as life-saving reminders to set your mind at ease and help you to get the most out of your train journey.
The RAILWAY BASICS chapter, with an orange bar at the top of each page, provides added information on the technical workings of the railway system and how its smart features help improve safety and operating efficiency.
The ROUTE GUIDE chapter, with a blue bar at the top of each page, describes in comprehensive detail the routes your train is traversing. The vivid descriptions give you exciting “previews” of the amazing journey that lies ahead through valuable mile-by-mile route guides.
The AppendiCES chapter with a grey bar at the top of each page, serves as a quick reference guide for easy retrieval of rail information. These pages cover timetables, suggested itineraries, tour operator partners, travel agents and a glossary of commonly used railway lingo.