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 Going Underground: Toronto's Subway and Montreal's Metro |
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They could zoom through underground tunnels at high speeds, transporting passengers to their destinations comfortably and efficiently. Canada's two new subways were considered marvellous feats of modern engineering in the 1950s and '60s. As the decades passed, Toronto's subway and Montreal's metro became more than just technological marvels — they were also places for people to meet, musicians to perform and artists to display their work. |
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 Ontario kicks off the construction of Toronto's subway. (Radio; runs 6:16) |
 The Toronto Subway Song – a musical tribute to the upcoming subway. (Radio; runs 2:34) |
 Toronto celebrates the opening of its underground rail system. (TV; runs 6:23) |
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 Construction begins on Montreal's metro. (Radio; runs 1:54) |
 Montreal's rubber-tired metro officially opens. (Radio; runs 5:14) |
 At the Bloor line opening, Toronto's mayor discusses construction workers who died. (Radio; runs 3:44) |
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 A metro driver is killed in a 1971 crash and fire. (TV; runs 1:18) |
 A musician entertains riders with his tribute to Elvis. (Radio; runs 1:39) |
 Metro trains create an air suction effect, making it difficult to open station doors. (TV; runs 1:36) |
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 A museum guide takes art-lovers through the metro system. (TV; runs 1:51) |
 A subway accident kills three passengers. (TV; runs 2:52) |
 The metro is constantly delayed, and officials blame old equipment. (TV; runs 1:43) |
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5 Additional Clips about Going Underground: Toronto's Subway and Montreal's Metro
