[CapitalSeven]

In addition, it's the legacy routes between Kingston and London that could most profit from a connection to Pearson, not the HFR.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Article from Trains posted today. Peloquin says VIA is prepared to restart service on Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula only when the entire line is rebuilt to a state of good repair all the way to Gaspe, “if we can offer a reasonable trip time. Operating a shortened service [to New Carlisle, Que., where tracks are intact] creates logistical problems because we can’t turn the train.”

So, VIA returning to Gaspe or not?

Trains to return to Gaspé by 2026

On June 27, 2023, the government of Quebec confirmed funding to complete repairs to the third segment of the Gaspé railway, beyond Port-Daniel–Gascons. The new funding, totalling $518 million, will ensure that the work can be completed by 2026.

www.transportaction.ca

 

[christiesplits]

VIA has to do something with their Union Station departures board. It’s always malfunctioning or broken.

 

[lead82]

Do it old fashioned TTC style, go to Dollarama and buy some Bristol board and highlighters and manually write the status…

 

[lenaitch]

So, VIA returning to Gaspe or not?

Trains to return to Gaspé by 2026

On June 27, 2023, the government of Quebec confirmed funding to complete repairs to the third segment of the Gaspé railway, beyond Port-Daniel–Gascons. The new funding, totalling $518 million, will ensure that the work can be completed by 2026.

www.transportaction.ca

By the sounds of it, the service will return when the line is restored all the way to Gaspe, which is largely dependent on provincial funding (and some federal funding). Some locals want it to start earlier on existing improved track but it sounds like VIA is holding firm.

 

[Urban Sky]

By the sounds of it, the service will return when the line is restored all the way to Gaspe, which is largely dependent on provincial funding (and some federal funding).

This has been VIA’s position for the last 5 years or so: VIA will return when it is able to offer a similar schedule to when it last served Gaspé in 2013(?)…

 

[WB62]

VIA has to do something with their Union Station departures board. It’s always malfunctioning or broken.

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The plan for a long time was to take this tourist booth and consistently broken info screen down and replace it with a replica of the original centrepiece the Great Hall used to have, that unfortunately hasn’t happened yet:

 

[yrt+viva=1system]

The plan for a long time was to take this tourist booth and consistently broken info screen down and replace it with a replica of the original centrepiece the Great Hall used to have, that unfortunately hasn’t happened yet:View attachment 598127

I'm pretty this has fallen wayside. Considering that they (City of Toronto) couldn't even get the Grand Chandelier bid and project up and going.

 

[DSCToronto]

I'm pretty this has fallen wayside. Considering that they (City of Toronto) couldn't even get the Grand Chandelier bid and project up and going.

I am told the upgraded Great Hall lighting project is NOT dead - though there is no date for it to happen. Have not heard anything about relocating the Info Booth recently but it MAY happen when they finish the floor tiling - also not dead but not scheduled.

 

[Bordercollie]

In addition, it's the legacy routes between Kingston and London that could most profit from a connection to Pearson, not the HFR.

Guys don't worry, when the liberals loose the next election, the conservative government will 1000% cancel the entire project.
The only savings grace would be another minority liberal government with some other party backing them. Bloc? Pierre doesn't seem to have many friends in parliament these days....

 

[Bordercollie]

I am told the upgraded Great Hall lighting project is NOT dead - though there is no date for it to happen. Have not heard anything about relocating the Info Booth recently but it MAY happen when they finish the floor tiling - also not dead but not scheduled.

To get some 50' TV 's would be a $4000 project. Too much to ask?

 

[DSCToronto]

To get some 50' TV 's would be a $4000 project. Too much to ask?

I assume the departure boards are a VIA responsibility.

 

[Urban Sky]

Guys don't worry, when the liberals loose the next election, the conservative government will 1000% cancel the entire project.

Based on nothing else than your gut feeling, I assume - or do you have anything remotely recent which would suggest that PP and his Conservatives oppose HFR? If they were really going to nix HFR with the (by then hopefully) signed contracts, they would be pressed to answer why they never publicly opposed the project while they were still in opposition and they are normally not exactly shy to voice their many grievances (#CBC). I’d assume they’ll happily take credit for investing in infrastructure while blaming the pricetag and any delays on Trudeau…

 

[cplchanb]

So, VIA returning to Gaspe or not?

Trains to return to Gaspé by 2026

On June 27, 2023, the government of Quebec confirmed funding to complete repairs to the third segment of the Gaspé railway, beyond Port-Daniel–Gascons. The new funding, totalling $518 million, will ensure that the work can be completed by 2026.

www.transportaction.ca

Looks like this can be solved with a venture set

 

[lenaitch]

Looks like this can be solved with a venture set

They bought enough for the corridor service.