jje1000
Senior Member
Interesting side note in regards to GO service to Kitchener:
This places more Go Kitchener service squarely within the proposed (and unlikely) 2025 date of HSR service. I could understand why wanting to own an entirely separate right-of-way is appealing.
The company is negotiating with CN Rail to build a 30-kilometre freight bypass in order for passenger trains to use the existing rail owned by CN between Georgetown and Bramalea. Waterloo Regional council was updated on the decision in August.
Troughton told CBC News they are currently working on a feasibility study of the freight bypass and will finalize the agreement for early next year.
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/...chener-all-day-two-way-go-metrolinx-1.4424951The second track to Kitchener won't be put in until negotiations and environmental assessments are finished.
Troughton quoted seven years as the goal to start passenger service on the second track.
This places more Go Kitchener service squarely within the proposed (and unlikely) 2025 date of HSR service. I could understand why wanting to own an entirely separate right-of-way is appealing.