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BC Rail (reporting mark BCOL, BCIT) is a railway in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Chartered as a private company in 1912 as the Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE), it was acquired by the provincial government in 1918. In 1972 it was renamed to the British Columbia Railway, and in 1984 it took on its present name of BC Rail.
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Apr 18, 2024 · BCRC owns the former BC Rail railway lands and tracks infrastructure, which is leased to CN Rail through the Revitalization Agreement. Learn about BCRC's mandate, governance, agreements, and contact information.
Learn about the different types of train and rail services in BC, from Metro Vancouver's commuter and rapid transit to VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer across the province. Find out how to book, schedule and enjoy sightseeing trains and rail museums in BC.
BC Rail was a provincially owned regional railway, operated by the BC government from 1918 to 2004. At its height, it boasted 2,320 km (1,440 mi) of track and was the third largest railway in Canada. The railway got its start in 1912 as the Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE).
Explore the longest rail trail network in British Columbia extending from Hope to Castlegar with the BC Rail Trails interactive trail map.
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Sep 13, 2022 · B.C. invests in high-speed rail study to link major Pacific Northwest cities. The Province is supporting the feasibility of a high-speed rail service connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland with a $300,000 investment in the next phase of the Ultra High Speed Ground Transportation Project.
