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Here's something I meant to post a while back. A fairly large loading dock was constructed along CP's North Toronto Sub this past summer (between Davenport and Spadina), and about a month ago I saw this large flatcar parked there. I suspect this activity is related to ongoing work at the...

I thought the Wisconsin Talgos would be headed out to West eventually, because the Cascades service is short on equipment. I don't think they would be the best choice for the Northlander though. Too long, and too expensive. I'm not sure how they would handle the winter either, or whether 2 sets...

I don't know if I'd call him Mr. Dressup because of this - its not really on the same level. I will agree that it seems rather pointless, as this form of mock diplomacy is unlikely to win over many votes...

An interior view of the Alstom facility in Brampton. https://twitter.com/AlstomCanada/status/1050770193474031618

I've seen her segments a few times, and this isn't the first time she's pushed odd and vaguely conspiratorial assertions. Bernier got into an argument with her on Twitter afterwards...

The most important difference between the structural standards in the US and Europe are buff strength requirements (as in how much force a carbody can withstand before it deforms). The European buff load test for DMUs is apparently 340,000 lbs, whereas the FRA's is 800,000 lbs. This a a fairly...

To be honest, I'm not even sure this would have continued had the Liberals stayed in power. The Ontario hsr idea has been around for a while, and the costs of implementing it may be prohibitive at this time. Obviously if we're cutting taxes and dropping cap and trade, there's going to be even...

Metra certainly has experience with electrification on the ex IC line. The main problem for them is that freight companies own a lot of the other tracks. Metrolink is currently in the process of renewing its diesel fleet, and many of its routes are also owned by freight carriers. There is an...

They'll probably meet the same fate their counterparts in Thunder Bay that never made it into service will (if they haven't already): scrap. If only VIA had bought Amtrak style Viewliner Is when it had the chance. Sure, those might have been a bit more expensive, but they certainly would have...

MARC has not retired its HHP-8s (despite the fact that all of the new diesels are in service), and they apparently has no intention of doing so right now. Bombardier has been upgrading/replacing the electrical systems (like inverters) on the six units over the past year, with the goal of making...

Train 693 derailed in Saskatchewan and the locomotives flipped onto their sides. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/train-derailment-the-pas-hudson-bay-1.4734600

I do agree about adding additional tracks to Milton. Even if its just one more, it would certainly make a difference. As far as the Barrie Line goes they have been adding more double tracked segments. The best way to stop freight conflicts on it would be the Davenport Junction separation (where...

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this. It sounds like Gio Rail Holdings (who owns the Trillium Railway) may become the new operator of the OBRY. Still don't know if this will solve the Credit Valley Explorer situation though...

Dual modes are pricier and heavier (although I don't think they're twice as heavy). I have heard that ALP-45DPs require more maintenance and fuel than regular diesels. Given that (as you mentioned) significant electrification along the corridor is likely years away, it might make more sense to...

Just saw this on Twitter... I'll believe it when I see it. https://twitter.com/fordnation/status/1002681553653096448

Since VIA want equipment that could later be modified for dual mode operations, Bombardier might also be a good contender. The ALP-45DP is built in Germany, so it wouldn't be affected by any US tariffs. I'm sure Bombardier could also design and build a single level passenger car in Canada. Of...

So will we soon see a list of the manufacturers who responded?

Maybe a future compromise with CP would be 1 freight track for access to certain customers, alongside 2 for Smartrack (there should be enough space for that over a lot of the right of way). I still doubt that CP would go for this though.

There are a few existing customers who are talking about coming back for more, but I don't see big orders coming anytime soon. NJT has long been rumored to be looking at an EMU version of the Multilevel, but nothing serious has happened yet. They do like them a lot, although the delivery of the...

In my opinion, these types of trains might be good for some of VIA's less frequent services. DMUs would probably reduce the operating costs of the Northern Quebec routes. They might also be useful for providing more frequent services to places like Sarnia that are outside of the existing...