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Which is the longest trans-continental railway of North America? Describe its any four features.

Answer:

The longest trans-continental railway or North America, is Trans-Canadian Railway.

Feature of Trans Canadian Railway are:

(i) It is 7,050 km long rail-line in Canada which was constructed for British Columbia.

(ii) It runs between Halifax in the East to Vancouver in the West.

(iii) It connect Quebec - Montreal Industrial Region with the wheat belt of the Prairie region and the coniferous forest region in the north.

(iv) A loop line from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay located on Lake Superior connects tins rail- line with one of the important waterways of the world.

(v) This line is the economic artery of Canada.

(vi) Wheat and meat are the important exports on the route.