Optimizing the system on CPR's BC South Line

摘要

The BC South Line, an 80-mgt line through the Rocky Mountains of western Canada, is one of the most-demanding sections of track on the Canadian Pacific Railway, or any system, for that matter. A 1.1-percent ruling grade and high curvature characterize the line. Nearly half of this 750-mile, predominantly single-track territory is curved; 80 miles are six degrees or more.