Passenger cars - Panorama Dome car

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Glass-roofed Coach - VIA Rail Canada

Model:
Panorama Dome car

Built by:
Colorado Railcar

Built in:
2000

Acquired by VIA Rail in:
2002

Number of units in fleet:
3

Unit number(s):
1720 to 1722

Configuration:
71-74 seats

Did you know?

  • This type of car is also known as the "Ultra Dome".
  • The windows of this car are six feet wide and a six-and-a-half feet high.
  • Also, the windows of this car absorb up to 62% of harmful solar rays.
  • VIA Rail reserves the glass-domed car for Touring class passengers.
  • Cars 1720-1722 previously carried the names Coastline, Cariboo, and Chilcotin.

 

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