Associated Press
ABOARD SKYLINE CAR 8511 (AP) — To get between Churchill, Manitoba and Winnipeg, Manitoba, there are only two options: A one-way plane flight that takes two-and-a-half hours or a scenic 45-hour to 49-hour much cheaper train ride. While it’s promoted for tourism, the train is actually a lifeline for the town of Churchill. The community has roads inside the town and for a few miles to the outskirts, but no roads go to other cities. The semi-weekly trains bring tourists, residents, mail, food, fuel and other necessities, and recent repairs ensure the vital lifeline will stay running even as weather gets more extreme.
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