April 1, 1893 The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada merges several rail companies it has owned into itself.
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April 1, 1933 The Canadian National Radio Department and its network of stations, developed to entertain passengers on long distance runs, is turned over to the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission, and will eventually become the CBC.
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April 1, 1949 With the entry of Newfoundland into the Confederation of Canada, the Newfoundland Railway is transferred to Canadian National Railway.
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April 1, 1960 Class 1 railroads in the U.S. report a total of only 519 steam locomotives on their rosters.
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April 1, 1966 A U.S. ban on running boards goes into effect for box and similar house cars ordered after this date.
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April 1, 1967 The United States Department of Transportation begins operation.
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April 1, 1978 VIA Rail Canada becomes an independent company, emerging from CN Rail. They also acquire the Turbotrains.
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Mark Tomlonson
