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Heavy haul in the high north

By and Carolyn Fitzpatrick2008-07-24T05:27:00

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CANADA: Within a few years, Baffin Island in the Arctic archipelago will see construction of the world's most northerly railway, currently being designed by Canarail. The harsh environment poses daunting challenges in terms of design, construction and operation.

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