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[APTA-2048]

I wonder if they would still be practical for commuter service in our climate. Bulky coats, laptops, shoulder bags, purses that look like the owner is running away from home. I only vaguely recall them but don't recall a whole lot of 'tummy room'.

‘Tummy room’ was alright. Of course the person on the aisle would have to get up if the person on the window needed to leave. They also got rid of the armrest at seats with a table. They weren’t at every seat, so passengers could sit at a space without one. I don’t think people really cared much when they were removed. I wouldn’t object if they introduced the new table design at some seats, though.

 

[smallspy]

Ahhh foamers... who don't understand much about what it takes to operate a railway

Careful. There are certainly enough railroaders who's view is so narrow as to also not understand.

Dan

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Some points are not worth debating. We know GO is going with electric locos hauling shorter trains for RER (OnCorr). It is going to be a pretty big electric loco order, so that is exciting. We also know GO is ordering more diesel locomotives in the near term, with a supplier TBD.

An opportunity for an early start for EMUs is on the Milton Line IF the solution for that corridor ends up being building dedicated passenger tracks beside the CP ones, so wires can be strung up and it can operate in a unique environment from freight. That corridor would see massive ridership with OnCorr-style frequencies, and could justify some of the EMU infrastructure like specific yards. Lots of “ifs” however.

 

[Krypto98]

Careful. There are certainly enough railroaders who's view is so narrow as to also not understand.

Dan

This is extremely true...

Some points are not worth debating. We know GO is going with electric locos hauling shorter trains for RER (OnCorr). It is going to be a pretty big electric loco order, so that is exciting. We also know GO is ordering more diesel locomotives in the near term, with a supplier TBD.

An opportunity for an early start for EMUs is on the Milton Line IF the solution for that corridor ends up being building dedicated passenger tracks beside the CP ones, so wires can be strung up and it can operate in a unique environment from freight. That corridor would see massive ridership with OnCorr-style frequencies, and could justify some of the EMU infrastructure like specific yards. Lots of “ifs” however.

Wouldn't that require a grade separation to go from the south end to North end?

 

[SaugeenJunction]

This is extremely true...

Wouldn't that require a grade separation to go from the south end to North end?

Yes.

 

[drum118]

This is extremely true...

Wouldn't that require a grade separation to go from the south end to North end?

There been talk for years of having GO go from the southside to the northside in a fly under at the west end of Lambton yard.

Its the best place to do it and it keeps GO out of CP way for the route except for Streetsville area. Got the room to put in the 2nd track for GO where the track doesn't exist today.

Lisgar GO Station was built to be a centre platform like Erindale and Kipling station. Cooksville is setup now to be a centre platform once track 1 is built for it over Hurontario St that will connect to the existing track 1 on the westside of Confederation Dr.

 

[Deadpool X]

Some points are not worth debating. We know GO is going with electric locos hauling shorter trains for RER (OnCorr). It is going to be a pretty big electric loco order, so that is exciting. We also know GO is ordering more diesel locomotives in the near term, with a supplier TBD.

An opportunity for an early start for EMUs is on the Milton Line IF the solution for that corridor ends up being building dedicated passenger tracks beside the CP ones, so wires can be strung up and it can operate in a unique environment from freight. That corridor would see massive ridership with OnCorr-style frequencies, and could justify some of the EMU infrastructure like specific yards. Lots of “ifs” however.

EMUs generally have a higher floor and you will need a special set of high platforms at Union for Milton line trains. That can be done but that will limit the use of platforms to only one line and reduce the flexibility of switching platforms for other lines if needed.

 

[tsm1072]

EMUs generally have a higher floor and you will need a special set of high platforms at Union for Milton line trains. That can be done but that will limit the use of platforms to only one line and reduce the flexibility of switching platforms for other lines if needed.

There are plenty of EMUs with low floors. The GO network is standardizing to a 760mm610mm level boarding height and they will be able to get a variety of emu and non-emu, both single and double level rolling stock with that door height

 

[drum118]

EMUs generally have a higher floor and you will need a special set of high platforms at Union for Milton line trains. That can be done but that will limit the use of platforms to only one line and reduce the flexibility of switching platforms for other lines if needed.

Not true

In 2010 and 2022, was on low floor DD Emu's as well high floor, let alone single level. They come with slide out gap plates as well.

It depends on the system using them. Intercity trains are usually high floor that can be a problem when some stations are high floor while others are low floor. Then there is the issue where the car floor are a few inches higher or lower than the platform.

 

[gotransitboyhere]

I have a question. What is this odd block looking piece on top of the go transit mp40ph’s?
I noticed more units are appearing with them on the roof, and the engines are quieter now with that piece installed.

 

[RU479]

I have a question. What is this odd block looking piece on top of the go transit mp40ph’s?
I noticed more units are appearing with them on the roof, and the engines are quieter with that piece installed.View attachment 419455

It’s a tier 3 filter I believe. And it was put in place after studies showed that people in the coaches closest to the locomotive are more susceptible to emissions emanating from the engine.

 

[gotransitboyhere]

It’s a tier 3 filter I believe. And it was put in place after studies showed that people in the coaches closest to the locomotive are more susceptible to emissions emanating from the engine.

oh does that tier 3 filter also eliminate the engine noise. Because I noticed the mp40’s sound quieter than they used to.

 

[Deadpool X]

I like the sound of diesel locomotives. Might as well enjoy the roar of these engines in their full glory while we have them for a few more years on some lines.

 

[gotransitboyhere]

OMG yes I love the sound of diesel locomotives, mostly the mp40ph's
I like the sound.

 

[superelevation]

There are plenty of EMUs with low floors. The GO network is standardizing to a 760mm level boarding height and they will be able to get a variety of emu and non-emu, both single and double level rolling stock with that door height

610mm