Personally I don't think all the cars on the train must be ADA compliant and raising the platforms may work for bi-levels butt what happens if they start using EMUs? I think what they should do is do with the Paris RER system is implementing. Their fleet is mostly bi-level but they now have...

If VIA won't provide the service then someone else will.

I just assumed they were going to convert the existing locos over to electric and buy new electric ones as demand requires. BTW...........2028 seems late as I thought the RER electrification system was suppose to be up and running by 2026?

I'm not sure I posed this question earlier but whatever..............When building the downtown tunnel for the Green Line are they also going to build a LRT station underneath it for any future downtown East/West tunnel for the existing CTrains? Toronto did this years ago with the non-used Queen...

Vancouver used SkyTrain technology due to being strong armed by Bourassa/Bombardier and it was opening for Expo 86 who's primary focus was on transportation.............BUT, it was also due to the Dunsmuir Tunnel. Standard subway cars were to big to fit in the tunnel and even thinner ones would...

When is ML going to start converting some of these loco over to electric?

I thought King was made permanent?

REM and GO both offer new ways to get downtown and across their respective regions in a vastly more cost effective way than building Metro/subway to the hinterlands ie Vancouver. That said, both made the right choice in their respective technologies and service. Toronto didn't have a Mount...

Congratulations Montreal! It's quite interesting that Pierre was at the opening of the Montreal Metro and his son who became PM was at the opening of REM. Maybe they will continue the trend and Justin's son will become PM and could be at the opening of Eglinton.

I think it's inevitable that Eglinton will have to be split into 2 lines with the subway starting at OSC going west and the glorified streetcar going east. They couldn't have been more short sighted on Eglinton if they tried and it's 100% Miller's fault.

ML communication should not be censored by Ford but if their excuse is that it is hurting ML reputation, it's a bit late for that.

I totally agree with you that bullying is not the best option. It is always better for parties to work together to reach common ground that works for everyone. Blackmail should be the last option BUT if push comes to shove and CN/CP are not willing to compromise or even engage in meaningful...

The whole point of blackmailing CN/CP with making them build hundreds of overpasses all over the country is that VIA wouldn't have to build any new track. The tracks are there, VIA just can't get their hands on one of them because Ottawa keeps sticking their ass in the air for CN/CP. The two...

Mid 2030s {realistically 2040} to bring back, after untold billions spent, VIA's plan is to bring back the speeds that we enjoyed in the 70s. Only in Canada would this be considered progress. The lines are there, the issue is political not financial. CN/CP unwillingness to share a corridor so...

Even forgetting the fact that ML was stupid enough not to build in light controlled U-Turn loops between stations, there is absolutely no reason why any of the trains should be making any stops for red lights. With today's technology they could easily make the system a traffic-light free one by...

See that Pearson will be opening Ontario's first hydrogen refueling station. That's great news as many airport/port are investing in hydrogen infrastructure for current needs where electric vehicles are either not available or are not practical. The best thing is that this will be a public...

Vancouver is not a city to marvel at when it comes to highways. It has no urban freeways which may sound nice on paper but in reality it has caused a lot of urban degradation. The transport trucks heading into the city and the port from the US border or Ferries has to take Knight Street which is...

Whatever they are doing, they better get their act in gear. This fare integration is suppose to be done by the end of the year and I think Ford will keep to that. The last thing he wants is yet another political noose around his neck transit delay ala Eglinton. Upgrading the software for...

The potential of hydrogen is truly limitless and it's development is crucial if we are to meet out climate goals. This Quebec service is small but potentially game changing as it allows North Americans to see the potential of hydrogen rail in the real world. The price of hydrogen and it's...

What surprised me was how close the race was. A huge percentage of votes are now done thru advanced polling and if Tory would have thrown his support behind Bailou BEFORE advanced polling, Chow may be out of a job. Now Chow is going to have to have a very hard talk with Torontonians that the...