Quebec-Windsor Corridor

[Urban Sky]

Tom Box on groups.io confirmed today’s 63 was a Venture, with locomotive facing east.

Since he hasn’t yet spotted and reported any other days of operation from ReserVIA, I was wondering if this was just a one-off, but 63 of next Friday (23rd) and 668 of next Sunday (25th) also show as Venture, suggesting that what he observed repeats weekly…

 

[Allandale25]

 

[MisterF]

Did the train enthusiast group member take a photo of the LCD screen on the camera the original photo was taken with? Fascinating.

Of all the ways to post a picture, that sure is one of them.

 

[Ratazana]

I haven’t had a chance to ride on the Venture trains yet but I was wondering if anyone knows the configuration/features each of the 5 car types (things like no. of seats, accessibility features, galley, etc)?

Here are 4 interior layouts I found on my last Via booking. Sorry for the poor job in stitching the pics together.

 

[smallspy]

Did the train enthusiast group member take a photo of the LCD screen on the camera the original photo was taken with? Fascinating.

Of all the ways to post a picture, that sure is one of them.

It's a pretty common thing to do in the community, as there is a feeling of urgency of passing along the news so that others can benefit from it.

He may still be planning on being out for several more hours, and so would lose that urgency if he was to wait to get home and download the images.

Dan

 

[Allandale25]

Changes at the TMC:

 

[dowlingm]

Changes at the TMC:

 

[Bordercollie]

View attachment 541806

I guess CAD didn't need the space anymore? Is GO still using the paint booth?

 

[cplchanb]

looks like Via has FINALLY entered the modern age of choosing seats online instead of a random assignment or calling to secure.....

 

[Woodbridge_Heights]

It's a pretty common thing to do in the community, as there is a feeling of urgency of passing along the news so that others can benefit from it.

He may still be planning on being out for several more hours, and so would lose that urgency if he was to wait to get home and download the images.

Dan

and not every dslr camera has wifi/bluetooth capabilities

 

[chrisw]

We’re embracing speed, reliability, & frequency alike. Our goal is to provide a service comparable to European standards with a minimum 200km/h speed and no limit. We’ve begun the process of rebranding to better reflect this vision. #CCMM

Well, looks like we'll be choosing a high speed option. We'll see whether a final funding commitment will be made in 3 years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1760007156856930591

 

[Northern Light]

Well, looks like we'll be choosing a high speed option. We'll see whether a final funding commitment will be made in 3 years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1760007156856930591

Let me bring that forward for the preview challenged and the click averse:

Edit to add: This is the news release accompanying the speech.

It actually says something different. It continues to say that there will be 2 submissions, one at 200km/ph; and one without limits.

A Fast, Reliable Electric Train to Connect Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto

/CNW/ - Today, during an address to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Martin Imbleau, CEO of VIA HFR, presented a rapid passenger rail project...

www.newswire.ca

 

[Allandale25]

Let me bring that forward for the preview challenged and the click averse:

View attachment 541906

Edit to add: This is the news release accompanying the speech.

It actually says something different. It continues to say that there will be 2 submissions, one at 200km/ph; and one without limits.

A Fast, Reliable Electric Train to Connect Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto

/CNW/ - Today, during an address to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Martin Imbleau, CEO of VIA HFR, presented a rapid passenger rail project...

www.newswire.ca

There is also this article. Have't had time to read it to see if there's anything new in it. cc @crs1026 @Urban Sky

Via Rail to put greater emphasis on speed for planned high-frequency line: executive

"Speed and frequency are not mutually exclusive, and we need both," says Martin Imbleau.

montrealgazette.com

 

[cplchanb]

There is also this article. Have't had time to read it to see if there's anything new in it. cc @crs1026 @Urban Sky

Via Rail to put greater emphasis on speed for planned high-frequency line: executive

"Speed and frequency are not mutually exclusive, and we need both," says Martin Imbleau.

montrealgazette.com

glad finally there is an acknowledgement that we are far to behind the rest of the world. now to put action to words.

 

[Northern Light]

There is also this article. Have't had time to read it to see if there's anything new in it. cc @crs1026 @Urban Sky

Via Rail to put greater emphasis on speed for planned high-frequency line: executive

"Speed and frequency are not mutually exclusive, and we need both," says Martin Imbleau.

montrealgazette.com

I would say this quote certainly leans toward an emphasis on full HSR: