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Canadian National Railway
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- CNR
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1919-
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The Canadian National Railway is a transcontinental railway system that amalgamated several railway companies that were in financial difficulties during the early twentieth century (including the Nova Scotia Railway/Intercolonial Railway). CNR was incorporated in June 1919 and operated primarily as a freight railway. It's passenger service was taken over by VIA Rail in 1978.
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Created 2023-05-30 Heather Allen