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Upgrading contracts.(MAIN LINE)
CANADA: Industrial Rail Services has been awarded contracts to overhaul VIA Rail Canada's 98 LRC coaches and undertake accessibility improvements to 12 Renaissance cars. The work at IRSI's plant in Moncton, New Brunswick, will be supported by the government's Economic Action Plan to create skilled jobs and stimulate the economy.
A C$98.9m contract covers upgrading the Light Rapid & Comfortable fleet introduced from 1981. Although designed for a 20-year life, they remain structurally sound and the overhaul will provide a further 20 year of service. Their energy use will be cut ...
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