lenaitch
Senior Member
In OCS territory, even that isn't an issue (although I believe there are certain visibility-related rules).
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micheal_can
Senior Member
Thank goodness that ONR doesn't have this.
lenaitch
Senior Member
I stand to be corrected by I believe all of ONR trackage, as well as CN Newmarket sub. operates under OCS.
micheal_can
Senior Member
Overhead Contact System (OCS)
- OCS is a series of overhead wires which supply electricity to the electric trains. Power is supplied to the train through the pantograph which makes “contact” with the OCS.
- OCS is supported by cantilever and portal structures.
- OCS is designed to ensure trains meet minimum performance standards; maximum distance between OCS supports is approximately 65 m.
- A design excellence review process will be carried out to review design options for enhancing certain aspects of the project design/ aesthetics wherever possible.
What is Involved in Electrification? | Metrolinx Engage
Learn about what is involved in electrifying a GO corridor.
ShonTron
Moderator
It’s pretty clear the previous posts referred to Occupancy Control System, where train movements are controlled through a dispatcher via radio, rather than controlled by wayside signals. This setup is adequate for low traffic rail corridors with moderate speed.
tc.canada.ca
Occupancy Control System (OCS) Rules
This document is the Canadian Rail Operating Rules which is in effect on February 26th, 2008.
Overhead Contact System (OCS)
- OCS is a series of overhead wires which supply electricity to the electric trains. Power is supplied to the train through the pantograph which makes “contact” with the OCS.
- OCS is supported by cantilever and portal structures.
- OCS is designed to ensure trains meet minimum performance standards; maximum distance between OCS supports is approximately 65 m.
- A design excellence review process will be carried out to review design options for enhancing certain aspects of the project design/ aesthetics wherever possible.
What is Involved in Electrification? | Metrolinx Engage
Learn about what is involved in electrifying a GO corridor.www.metrolinxengage.com
lenaitch
Senior Member
^Ya, apologies, I guess, for using an acronym. I assumed someone who posts prolifically in rail-related threads would have understood what it meant
micheal_can
Senior Member
I am not in the field of rail, however, in my field we have several different acronyms that are the same, but stand for different things, depending on equipment. When I don't know something, I look it up to find the most relevant or the most misused thing.
You are correct that north of Washago, it is OCS.
Allandale25
Senior Member
Ontario Northland to meet with South River to discuss rail passenger service
It’s potentially another step forward for a return of passenger rail service to South River and Northern Ontario.
www.nugget.ca
micheal_can
Senior Member
I know they are trying to go to a cost conscious train, but cutting stations makes no sense.Ontario Northland to meet with South River to discuss rail passenger service
It’s potentially another step forward for a return of passenger rail service to South River and Northern Ontario.
OntarioOnTheMove
New Member
Wisconsin Southern (Watco) locomotives seen in Sault Ste. Marie:
Allandale25
Senior Member
Allandale25
Senior Member
Passenger rail services projected to return to Muskoka by mid-2020s
Ontario Northland is continuing to chug along with its plans to restore northeastern passenger rail services nearly a decade after the suspension of the Ontario Northlander.
www.muskokaregion.com
innsertnamehere
Superstar
At least it seems to be indicating that they plan on purchasing new trains. I wonder if they'll piggyback off VIA's order.
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Do they not know that the Canadian runs from Sudbury to Toronto? I guess they would still need to certify the northern section.
All of the stations are in place, you could start with portable toilets or trailers and heated shelters instead of opening the station building. Portables could be used as ticket booths.
Don't need to do it properly the first time.
micheal_can
Senior Member
The returned Northlander will not be going through Sudbury or using either of those subs.