Trains
Recent stories about trains
A moment in history: Jan. 23, 1968
On this day in 1968, there were questions about what would happen to the "wasteland" of railroad right-of-ways that snaked through downtown Edmonton.
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A moment in history: Aug. 8, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's first streetcar was resurrected to run the rails once again.
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A moment in history: July 17, 1917
On this day in 1917, beachgoers in Edmonton were taking the Moonlight Express train to Alberta Beach, 60 kilometres northwest of the city.
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A moment in history: March 16, 1978
On this day in 1978, Edmonton's city council was considering a plea from the Edmonton Voters Association to save the rail station at 109 Street and Jasper Avenue from demolition.
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