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I read that they were converted to cab/generator cars at NRE in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Both are ex Amtrak units.

Perhaps you saw the CN transfer run that goes to Lambton Yard. What time did you spot it? CN does still have a few GMD1s running around right now (in fact I've seen a bunch of photos of one on the Guelph Sub recently).

Since we're on the topic of Hydrogen locos... I remember reading in one of the Hydrail documents that Metrolinx was intending to commission a hydrogen locomotive design (it would only be powerful enough to pull up to six cars). Any idea if that ever happened? I know they commissioned Alstom and...

Does anyone know what the speed limit is on the CP line through Toronto? Perhaps requiring oil trains to slow down when traveling through populated areas would reduce the chances of a serious accident. EDIT- I answered my own question: 50 MPH on the North Toronto Sub.

These regulations aren't just in place because of freight traffic. They're about non-compliant equipment operating on the same tracks as compliant equipment (including both freight and passenger). Transport Canada had previously stated that they would allow GO to use non-compliant equipment if...

16 units were ordered (667-682). I saw a photo purporting to show the last two being delivered on Facebook.

I saw this video from NovaBus, showing some of the crash testing they have done with their low floor designs. It seems that certain transit bus manufacturers put more of an emphasis on safety than others. I'm also wondering if the safety concerns regarding double decker models could be...

Right now, very few freight trains run through Union Station, and those that do always pass by on the far south track (that has no platform). Therefore, they aren't that relevant when discussing platform sizes at Union Station. What is of more concern is the size of the other types of passenger...

Back in May Owen Sound won $1.44 Million from the MTO for a proposed intercity bus service (although this would go to Guelph). http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2018/05/04/mto-to-fund-owen-sound-to-guelph-bus-route I'm wondering if Simcoe County's LINX bus service (which currently runs a route...

I saw two more bilevels (4137 and 4138) being delivered this evening by a CP local.

I saw it too. It's from r/TrainPorn I guess this order is now pretty close to being completed.

Unless things change, the Multilevel carbody shells are built in La Pocatiere before being shipped south to Plattsburgh for assembly. The Quebec plant is also fixing the TTC Flexities with welding issues, and rebuilding some of VIA's stainless steel cars. Kingston builds automated light metros...

I'm sure they could have put something together, like for instance a diesel version of the ALP-45DP and some single level cars. The problem is that unlike Siemens, the equipment they likely proposed would have needed significant modifications to meet VIA's requirements (which would add more time...

The Charger is designed to go 125 mph (200 kmh), but unless speed limits are changed on the corridor, the maximum service speed for these trainsets will probably be limited to 100 mph (160 kmh).

The nose cone is slightly different from the Brightline units, in that it doesn't dip below the under frame at the very front. I also notice that the plows look a bit more substantial than those found on the US Chargers. I assume this is probably because of snow, although I did recently hear...

I agree that they look hideous, but they also have a good reputation (at least, thus far). I won't be surprised if these are just regular diesels, but we won't know for sure until VIA makes an announcement. I'll also be curious to see whether VIA's definition of "push-pull" means locomotives on...

I completely understand. I was just saying that IF they wanted to build it in close proximity to a highway (which I don't think they want to do, and for good reason), then it would be more economical to put it off to the side (which still isn't the greatest option, especially in the GTA). In...

Doesn't look like anything substantial was damaged in this incident. What I do hope is that the TTC has a good supply of fiberglass replacement panels.

An elevated guideway would drastically increase the construction costs, and cause years of congestion on the 401 due to construction. Now, if they built an ROW beside the highway, then what you're suggesting might be more realistic.

There are still a few rails left. The door on the original building looks large enough to fit a railcar inside (and I believe there are still rails at the foot of the door).