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Either way, I don't see a clear path to cheaper utility rates which was part of the post posed. The Ontario government already subsidizes consumers to the tune of about $7Bn/yr.

Ya, I've seen it enough times that I don't think these 'after hours' moves are extras; I think they are timed to satisfy the production or shipping cycle of their sole customer.

Have You worked in a union environment? Would operating rules even allow on-board crews to do that? I'm not sure we even know what the exact problem was. Somebody mentioned a coupler. I have no clue about the couplers used by the Siemens but a lot of the proprietary ones include data/comms...

I have been told Jan/Feb 2026 to the VIA MMC, but that was a few months ago.

Ontario Hydro hasn't existed since 1998 but with an estimated market cap of about $31.8 Bn, Hydro One would be a little pricy for a government of any colour.

In some cases there must be costs and handling rules that no longer make rail viable. Propane and a lot of liquid fuel yards used to be normally rail-served but now you tend to see newer ones truck-served, even if they are still adjacent to a track. We are near the Mattawa sub (eastern...

If you think a city of 22K is bad place to break down, hold onto your hat when you take a close look at the entire corridor route environment east of Oshawa, and don't even look at the Canadian route. If it holds true that Alto will largely follow the old O&Q right-of-way, it's not exactly...

It is true that both CP and many of the predecessor railways to CN were funded by the federal government with money and/or land grants - that's the way development railways were built in many countries. CN was created by the government to 'save' a bunch of railways that were going bankrupt...

Brockville is about 22K. A very quick Internet search reveals it has no rideshare, and unknown number of taxis and about 300 hotel rooms. No clue about the occupancy rate, taxi availability or food service capacity - no doubt it would depend on the time of day, time of year, etc. No clue...

Someone forwarded the opening video for the 2025 Halifax Security Conference. It's pretty decent - about 9 minutes. A couple of subtle digs. I am told the US did not send an official delegation, but it seems some high-ranking military staff decided to take vacation and spend it in Halifax...

I believe we have been told here that the end couplers are NA standard. Depending on what the issue is, wouldn't it have to be towed to Montreal? Is the TMC ready for Seimens equipment?

Exactly zero. We own our house. I don't have a problem with public ownership of certain sectors that exist solely for the public good; i.e. fire services, public transit, etc. or those industries that simply wouldn't exist given our population or economy; i.e. VIA Rail. In the context of the...

I worked with the AGCO for seven years; although not at the 'street' enforcement level, but I don't see that authority anywhere in the Act. Liquor Licence and Control Act Inspectors or the police can order occupants to leave, which I suppose is a de facto closing of the licenced premises, but...

You really couldn't make this stuff up. Twenty-five million Americans have no form of health insurance but, sure, worry about the government font. Whichever font works best for Trump's sharpies and crayons I guess.

It was a dig at the poster who has said in the past that they are in favour of the State (government, whichever level) owning 'critical' or 'important' things.

?? Nephton sub is 20 track miles (32km) to Havelock. According to Google, Havelock to Brighton (Belleville sub) is about 45 straight line kilometers, about 75km Blue Mountain to Brighton.

The Registrar does have the authority to immediately suspend a liquor licence if it is deemed to be "necessary in the public interest" [Sec 13(2) Liquor Licence and Control Act]. However, the AGCO and its in-house legal counsel are very, very risk-averse. Whether or not a criminal charge is...

Why doesn't the State just take them from the owners? You're a fan of the State owning everything.

"Near Union". How much is Toronto in love with the AC Centre, Rogers Centre, Royal York or Harbour Commission building? 😁

Am I correct in assuming that VIA regulates baggage/luggage as a means to control the amount due to lack of space? It's not like weight and balance is an issue similar to aircraft.