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High Speed Rail Canada Releases Rare 1973 Radio Interview On Board CN Turbo Train

High Speed Rail Canada Releases Rare 1973 Radio Interview On Board CN Turbo Train High Speed Rail Canada has released a rare radio interview done on board the CN Turbo train in 1973. WireService.ca Press Release (07/12/2018)  - High Speed Rail Canada is the only national advocacy group dedicated to promoting the modernization of passenger rail in Canada. High Speed Rail Canada's mandate is to educate people on the benefits of modern passenger rail. They do it through their website  http://www.highspeedrailcanada.com  , Youtube channel, Facebook, Twitter  ;@HSRCanada  and public educational sessions. The Turbo train ran in Canada's from 1968-1982. It holds the record in Canada for the fastest train with 226 km/h. That record was set in 1976. High Speed Rail Canada has obtained an ultra rare CBC radio interview done on board the train. Reporter Bob McGregor interviews CN Vice President Frank Roberts. They comment on the turbo’s speed, service an...