Ontario Northland/Northern Ontario Transportation

[lenaitch]

The one thing that strikes me as rather random is crossing protection upgrades. An uninformed mind would think that they would happen in some sort of pattern, but the don't seem to be. I've seen some very minor crossings upgraded by others not. I think somebody said on here a while back that they each need their own EA so maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[crs1026]

The one thing that strikes me as rather random is crossing protection upgrades. An uninformed mind would think that they would happen in some sort of pattern, but the don't seem to be. I've seen some very minor crossings upgraded by others not. I think somebody said on here a while back that they each need their own EA so maybe that has something to do with it.

I'm not sure that EA is the right term, but they do need a regulator's approval. And much would depend on CN's internal study. The standards can be found here and here.

Traffic counts make considerable difference, as does operational considerations which may include crossing geometry, sightlines, track and road speed, etc.

- Paul

 

[DSCToronto]

I'm not sure that EA is the right term, but they do need a regulator's approval. And much would depend on CN's internal study. The standards can be found here and here.

Traffic counts make considerable difference, as does operational considerations which may include crossing geometry, sightlines, track and road speed, etc.

- Paul

Yes, each crossing is different and no doubt some get upgraded because other work is happening in the area and the work is done at the same time.

 

[lenaitch]

I'm not sure that EA is the right term, but they do need a regulator's approval. And much would depend on CN's internal study. The standards can be found here and here.

Traffic counts make considerable difference, as does operational considerations which may include crossing geometry, sightlines, track and road speed, etc.

- Paul

I suspected I had it wrong. If each one needs regulatory approval, that would be a fair pile of documents sitting on someone's desk. My observations are simply anecdotal. The crossings I've noticed were already signalized and upgraded to barrier arms.

 

[Allandale25]

"Sarkaria says they hope the Northlander will be in operation by the end of spring or early summer."

Northlander passenger rail nears return, but key questions remain

Province says testing is underway and station upgrades are moving ahead, but the exact launch date and ticket prices are yet to be announced

www.baytoday.ca

 

[Bordercollie]

So to start testing them to North Bay will they be sending down a GP40 a cab car and a few coaches to create a consist? If it breaks down at least they will be able to tow it.

 

[JasonParis]

"Sarkaria says they hope the Northlander will be in operation by the end of spring or early summer."

Northlander passenger rail nears return, but key questions remain

Province says testing is underway and station upgrades are moving ahead, but the exact launch date and ticket prices are yet to be announced

www.baytoday.ca

I might be up for a UT weekend to Timmins and/or Cochrane. It doesn’t need to be the first train. I’ve never been to either, and realistically probably won’t again—just a thought.

 

[Allandale25]

I might be up for a UT weekend to Timmins and/or Cochrane. It doesn’t need to be the first train. I’ve never been to either, and realistically probably won’t again—just a thought.

Definately interested.

 

[Mind_the_gap]

I might be up for a UT weekend to Timmins and/or Cochrane. It doesn’t need to be the first train. I’ve never been to either, and realistically probably won’t again—just a thought.

You might want to reach out to Miles (aka. Kilometres) in Transit then, to arrange a beautiful outing like he did with AgoraMTL forum members when the Deux-Montagnes REM branch opened.

He told me he can't wait to take the Northlander, and he's truly upped his game in Canadian content.

 

[JasonParis]

I just reached out to him. I'm a friend of a friend of his. We'll see if that works.

 

[White Pine]

While you're at it you could take the PBX to Moosonee. I heard from a friend that "the train leaves you there for three hours. They say it's more than enough."

 

[micheal_can]

While you're at it you could take the PBX to Moosonee. I heard from a friend that "the train leaves you there for three hours. They say it's more than enough."

As someone who did that trip in December, that is more or less correct.

I mean,if you are going to ride to where it starts, why not take the day and go to the ocean?

 

[ShonTron]

While you're at it you could take the PBX to Moosonee. I heard from a friend that "the train leaves you there for three hours. They say it's more than enough."

That’s true, though when I was there in May 2012, I would have liked to be able to go over to Moose Factory, which is an old HBC trading post with some of the historic buildings still standing. There was no ferry yet as the river was still icy.

 

[Admiral Beez]

What's going to make its first Revenue run, the Northlander or the Eglinton LRT?

 

[micheal_can]

What's going to make its first Revenue run, the Northlander or the Eglinton LRT?

If it is the Northlander, Metrolinx should be banned from any future projects.