This could go in the GO service thread, or here, I'll plunk it here:
Experts raise concerns about the GO network’s safety infrastructure and Metrolinx’s transparency.
www.thestar.com
Long and short, there was an 'incident' on January 5th that involved a near derailment of a GO Train at speed, near Oakville Stn.
The trail blew through a stop signal at 112 km/ph and then through a switch, changing tracks, at that speed, whereas the switch was rated for 24km/ph.
Excerpts of the article follow:
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Gareth Dennis, a UK-based railway engineer w/Mx experience is quoted:
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In the piece we find:
1) A internal report from Mx was due within 60-75 days, said report has not been published or made public.
2) The Federal Transportation Safety Board is not investigating
3) Alstom declined to comment. Mx offered the usual fluff.
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Also discussed, a past committing to delivering modern Train Protection systems such as ECTS, but that they are not in place and that no timeline for delivery has been announced.
and
That the TSB is concerned about regulatory oversight of GO. From a 2023 Report:
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Overall, an excellent, insightful piece from
@atakagi1 I highly commend it.
@crs1026
@smallspy
? Was there a malfunction?
