Super Continental

Super Continental
The Super Continental under Canadian National pulling into Pembroke on September 6, 1965.
Overview
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleCanada
First serviceApril 24, 1955; 69 years ago (April 24, 1955)
Last serviceJanuary 14, 1990; 34 years ago (January 14, 1990)
Former operator(s)
Route
TerminiMontreal
Vancouver
Distance travelled2,930 mi (4,720 km)[1]
Average journey time73 hours, 20 minutes[1]
Train number(s)Canadian National Railways 1, 2, 3, 4
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Route map

The Super Continental was a transcontinental Canadian passenger train operated by the Canadian National Railway from 1955 until 1977, when Via Rail took over the train and ran it until it was cancelled in 1981.[2] Service was restored in 1985 but was again eliminated in 1990. The original CN train had a MontrealOttawaToronto-WinnipegSaskatoonEdmontonJasperVancouver routing with daily service.

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference inauguration was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Via Rail service cuts begin on schedule". The Gazette. Montreal. November 16, 1981. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon