muller877
Senior Member
I used it on Thursday at 5:20 and it departed ~85% full. There were lots of people alighting at Bloor and Weston, I counted over 25 at Bloor and I didn't catch all the exits.
I tried it from the west-end to downtown (via Dundas West) today to see how it was. Here's my thoughts:
- They need a video display in the tunnel at the Bloor station indicate GO vs UP ETA's. I was waiting on the UP platform (after I tapped on) and a GO train came in. Would be nice to be able to pick the quicker one.
- way too many Presto readers. Almost used the wrong one. More prominent GO vs UP signage needed. UP signage only says to Airport and not to Union (which is misleading)
- the connection sucks. The tunnels look like they were built ready to be upgraded and can't wait for the negotiations with the owner of the building to be complete
- I had to wait 13 minutes for a train. That being said the shelter was pleasant and it took about the same time to get downtown even with almost the longest wait possible.
- the train had people in every row. No one was sharing with a stranger but fairly busy. To get seats together one family had to change to the other train car
- 100x more relaxing than the subway. I will be checking for subway delays and will be using it when they occur.
- $7.60 to commute downtown vs $2.90 is a bit cost prohibitive. I would be willing to pay $5.80 for the train + subway on a daily basis but the $7.60 it a bit too much just for a more comfortable ride (I would pay the $7.60 if it was quicker...and would be with a tunnel connection + more frequent trains).