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    TTC: Major Operational Issues (Various)

    And here we are in 2024 ,constructing the Ontario line to have sharp, curved corners from East Harbour to Moss Park. -Hamilton LRT (Dundrun st.) -GO Bowmanville Extension Metrolinx loves to make sure our trains are as slow as possible while increasing maintenance costs.
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    GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

    Isn't this suggestion pretty much mute by the number of GO bus routes that drive on the 407? Transfer on to the subway from the 407 bus terminal.
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    Montréal Transit Developments

    How is this NOT worst than Ottawa? I took VIA rail from Union Station to Tremblay on only one train. You're saying I have to switch from one VIA rail train to another in the middle of Montreal to continue on from Union Station to QC? That's a big problem. I would rather fly than take the train...
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    Roads: Gardiner Expressway catch-all, incl. Hybrid Design (2015-onwards)

    Yeah, double decking is crazy. The only portion of the 401 in Toronto that needs widening is the stretch between the 427 and the 409. It wouldn't curtail congestion, but it should help with the flow of traffic. Continuous collectors and express setup from Milton to Pickering.
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    Roads: Gardiner Expressway catch-all, incl. Hybrid Design (2015-onwards)

    I routinely drive on the 403 & 410, and honestly, it feels worst than pre-covid. I'll finish a shift at 11pm, and I'll be driving home. I'm often surprised at how many cars are still on the road. It's not congestion level traffic, mind you. But it seems I'm no longer able to just fly home at a...
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    General railway discussions

    News reports talking about Brightline's profits & ridership. Brightline makes more money off off long-distance/ Tourism vs short-trip/ Commuters. Does this mean Brightline is going to make their scheduling more tourist oriented instead of catering to commuters? Near the end of the video...
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    Montréal Transit Developments

    So then what does this mean for VIA rail's HFR going into Montreal? I'm assuming there's no longer any room for Via's trains at Gare Centrale.
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    Montréal Transit Developments

    Interesting article from 2019 that pretty much summarises all the concerns some folks had regarding REM's effect on the EXO network. Article mentions something about an A40 station acting as the new station for VIA HFR. First time hearing about this...
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    Roads: Gardiner Expressway catch-all, incl. Hybrid Design (2015-onwards)

    It was a pipe dream suggestion. I haven't fully fleshed it out. Vote for me as Premier of Ontario. Watch it get done. EDIT: - This line would have it's own ROW after Kitchener. CP/CN wouldn't be a factor. Hence construct 407 bypass. Fully tax payer funded. - 200km/h to help keeps...
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    Roads: Gardiner Expressway catch-all, incl. Hybrid Design (2015-onwards)

    If only we had some kind of inter-provincial rail service that would run similar to VIA, but without the full service. VIA rail with GO level service. - Build the 407 freight bypass, remove freight trains entirely off the line - lay down track on the Kitchener line and beyond to Windsor to...
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    Roads: Gardiner Expressway catch-all, incl. Hybrid Design (2015-onwards)

    There certainly wouldn't be enough parking spots at the stations.
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    Toronto Union Station Revitalization | ?m | ?s | City of Toronto | NORR

    This could be a bargaining chip for MX. "If you want to shortcut through Union at night, let us run a few more trains on the (Milton/ RH) line during the day."
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    Toronto Union Station Revitalization | ?m | ?s | City of Toronto | NORR

    It's incase there's a derailment, or some kind of blockage/ protest on the York sub. CN can avoid the York sub by staying on Lakeshore, diverting through Union via platforms 26 or 27, and then make their way up the Barrie line to get to the MAC yard and the Brampton Intermodal facility.
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    Finch West Line 6 LRT

    Fantastic! I hope they put a big TTC logo up instead. I wonder if the MBTA was going to sue?
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    GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

    Has Metrolinx done any assessments or reports on improving the Bayview Junction? Why do the trains travel so slow through that area? Lots of switches?
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    GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

    Just did some research. Jubin was the CEO of CN from 2016-2018. Unfortunately it seems CN's board of directors fired him due to CN's poor performance during his tenure. They replaced him with J.J. Ruest who was infamous for going into a bidding war with CP for KCS. I wonder what the current CEO...
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    Toronto Union Station Revitalization | ?m | ?s | City of Toronto | NORR

    Platforms 26 & 27 have to accomodate freight trains that potentially have to divert through Union station. They can't construct anything over top these platforms that may obsruct double stack containers, or anything else the freight trains are carrying. Similar situation as to why we don't have...
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    GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

    I'm assuming you're referring to the 407 freight bypass? I remember the Ontario Liberals making the announcement, but no one from CN was at the announcement. I don't think anything was agreed on yet either. They just announced that CN and the government had an "understanding". I'm wondering if...
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    Ottawa Transit Developments

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/alstom-resuming-work-to-redesign-troublesome-lrt-bearing-1.7321264 Oh man....
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    GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

    I'm sure the provincial government would love to increase frequency on the Kitchener line. Unfortunately CN owns the tracks between Bramalea and Georgetown.

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