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    There is no issue with how Eglinton was built. Over time there are many options to allow the line to grow with the city: Vehicle...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    Ok then those lines can use diesels or go buys the rest of the track. But theres no reason why LSW, LSE and stouffville cant use more...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    Exactly... We just have the Corridor... and its slow
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    I long for the day we can enact a law like they did in France to ban local air travel. Sad it wont happen in my lifetime
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    the example you brought up for the USRC is all about inspection and maintenance and nothing to do with structural integrity. since GO...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    im taking the latter approach. honestly when it comes to rail innovation north america has zero legs to stand on since they are still...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    In this political climate I think its time to decouple ourselves from the american requirements and decide for ourselves what is...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    when i read your second statement host and trackage seemed to blend into 1 word.... HOSTAGE... which is exactly what is happening with via.
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    thats a winter design issue. not a prime mover.
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    cplchanb reacted to lenaitch's post in the thread VIA Rail with Like Like.
    For the amount of power required for a fixed trainset, two prime movers seems a waste of money and weight.
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    Also the performance improvements and redundancy. It won't have the issues the seimens are having now
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    Another problem is that the industry is too afraid, cheap or broke to develop a new dmu to replacement. I dont understand why they dont...
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    cplchanb replied to the thread VIA Rail.
    Theyre too old
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    if they need to go into their extreme weather protocols on the day of fine, but to screw over people over a perceived winter flurry that...
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    Yup they should've made the call first thing thos morning or even at the close of yesterday. In this digital age everyone can get the...

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