Indeed, and that is a big rabbit hole that one could go down. Or showing lines by movements. Or passenger ridership. Etc., ad naseum. THAT would make for an interesting series of maps. Dan

As I understand it, the RFP looked for trainsets, but did not specify their precise composition. Self-propelled equipment was allowed, and I am under the understanding that at least one bidder did propose such equipment. Dan

I picked out lines in England, Portugal, Greece and Spain as being freight-only, but that's only because I know their networks somewhat better than the others. It stands to reason that those with better knowledge of the networks of France and Germany - to name but two - would be able to identify...

The pay is better on CN & CP. For some people, that's more than enough. Dan

A big of a nit to pick with this presentation. The map of the US (with a bit of Canada tacked on) shows only the routes with passenger service. The map of Europe shows ALL rail lines, not just the ones with passenger trains. It's not apples-to-apples. Dan

I said nothing of the sort. You made the comment about ordering equipment that lasts longer. To last longer will require it to have weight added (stronger trucks, stronger traction motors, higher rated drive equipment, etc). If you make the trains heavier, you may also require all of the stuff...

How can you possibly come to that conclusion from my original post? Dan

Certain entities are well known for being particularly obtuse and troublesome when it comes to the coordination of projects outside of their direct supervision. Metrolinx is a spectacularly good example, but is hardly the only one. Dan

So, I've heard two different things about these crossovers. The office staff say that the current plan is to activate them, and thus allow the double-track from here south to Oakworth to be utilized. But I've also been told by signal crews that there is not enough track beyond the end of the...

Then the TTC will need new, more rigorous design standards for their track and structures to handle the heavier equipment. Plus a plan (and budget) with which to replace all of the existing with the new. Dan

They've known about these plans since the end of January. Now yes, they were somewhat tentative until a couple of weeks ago, but the plans have been shared between departments since at least then. Dan

What is with the fixation on the terminology? Last I checked, the UPX was the fastest way to get from Union to Pearson. It's still probably the fastest way to get from Bloor & Dundas West to the Airport, too. That in itself makes it an express - when compared to other modes. The fact it has no...

It is entirely done by Metrolinx. Transport Canada has no problems with the equipment or platforms, and has not imposed any restrictions on either. GO has a window of time in which they can operate as many trains as they want on the Milton Corridor. That's why they had 10 or 11 trains running...

You misunderstand, they aren't cutting stations. There will be two half-hourly services - one stopping at Bloor and Weston, and one at Mt Dennis. They can't stop at Mt Dennis until the station is ready, however. Dan

I've chalked it up to Metrolinx doing Metrolinx things. On the Northeast Corridor, where more trains travel quite a bit faster past virtually identical platforms, they have no problems allowing all of the track speed available to the trains - which can be as high as 150mph. Dan