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I was referring to the new EMD 1010 freight engine, which does not use SCR. The CAT C175 in the F125 does use SCR. I have'nt seen that much info about this concept, but GE/MPI did pitch it as a replacement for aging 3rd rail dual-mode locomotives that run in the NYC area. I'm not sure what...

I wouldn't say there's no evidence, but I think its too early to tell. Consider fast food chains testing out touch-screens that allow you to place orders. While many of these technologies are still in their early stages, I find it hard to believe companies won't ramp up their development if...

IIRC EMD's F125 may have been the only contender for the Metrolink order, so that's probably one of the reasons they chose it. Its more expensive than the Charger, but not twice as much. A major issue they are apparently having with the F125 relates to the SCR system, though other things have...

If they ever wanted to restore rail service to that area, the CP ROW is certainly in much better shape than the CN line to Owen Sound (which was apparently almost acquired by the GEXR, but that deal fell through and the rails were ripped up). The biggest reason for the demise of both lines was a...

Yes but they want to put fuel cells on Bilevel trains. Then again I'm not sure if its possible to build a bi-level Hydrail multiple unit, especially one that could meet GO's demands. 667, the first unit of the new order, was spotted outside MPI's factory a few months ago. I haven't seen or...

I totally agree. In fact, I wonder if this Hydrogen thing will give the PC an excuse to oppose RER if they win.

A University of Washington study on Seattle's minimum wage increase comes to mind. There are others too, which you can look up yourself. Part of the reason why there's some concern about Ontario is that it's a vast province, not just a city. Employers in smaller cities, towns, and rural areas...

Well this doesn't suprise me at all. Several US cities that have raised their minimum wages are loosing low skilled jobs. Companies will either pass the costs of higher wages on to consumers, or reduce their payrolls. I've been to several McDonald's locations around this province that have...

This Hydrogen plan seems quiet unrealistic right now. While yes this technology has been used in a limited number of rail vehicles, nothing so far has come close to providing the power a high capacity bilevel set would need to operate. I'm also not sure how one could fit Hydrogen tanks and fuel...

I think that bus service going out of Barrie would be the best method of approaching transit to both Muskoka and Collingwood. It would be a more flexible and point to point type of service. As for trains I don't think there is the demand to justify the costs. I drove from Barrie to Collingwood...

Does anyone know how often OBRY runs? A few times a week? I think the more probable cause of crossing accidents like this is force of habit. If drivers rarely encounter trains at a particular crossing, their more likely to take the already inadequate warning signs less seriously each time they...

From my understanding the Green Goat was a diesel-hybrid locomotive by design. BNSF converted one such unit to run fully on fuel cells, and it was used in service for a time. I haven't yet heard of any additional progress. I did some further research on this topic and found that Alston expects...

Hydrogen technology on trains is really a recent and unproven development. Besides, the only Hydrogen powered passenger train that I know of is the Alstom Coradia iLint, which is relatively small and lightweight. Could current fuel cell technology really propell a larger and longer Bi-level...

I think thats clearly what's going on. You mentioned that YRT will be testing electric buses, and Brampton will also do the same. Seeing how different models of EBs perform in an equivalent environment is definately important. Brampton will test up to 10 buses...

Its kind of funny that you mentioned this because there were discussions about reviving the former Owen Sound Sub from Orangeville to Shelburne for freight purposes. Highland Companies was looking into building a so-called "mega-quarry" North of Shelburne, and because of how much Limestone they...