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Indeed, and that is a big rabbit hole that one could go down. Or showing lines by movements. Or passenger ridership. Etc., ad naseum...

As I understand it, the RFP looked for trainsets, but did not specify their precise composition. Self-propelled equipment was allowed...

I picked out lines in England, Portugal, Greece and Spain as being freight-only, but that's only because I know their networks somewhat...

The pay is better on CN & CP. For some people, that's more than enough. Dan

A big of a nit to pick with this presentation. The map of the US (with a bit of Canada tacked on) shows only the routes with passenger...

I said nothing of the sort. You made the comment about ordering equipment that lasts longer. To last longer will require it to have...

How can you possibly come to that conclusion from my original post? Dan

Certain entities are well known for being particularly obtuse and troublesome when it comes to the coordination of projects outside of...

So, I've heard two different things about these crossovers. The office staff say that the current plan is to activate them, and thus...

Then the TTC will need new, more rigorous design standards for their track and structures to handle the heavier equipment. Plus a plan...

They've known about these plans since the end of January. Now yes, they were somewhat tentative until a couple of weeks ago, but the...

What is with the fixation on the terminology? Last I checked, the UPX was the fastest way to get from Union to Pearson. It's still...

It is entirely done by Metrolinx. Transport Canada has no problems with the equipment or platforms, and has not imposed any restrictions...

You misunderstand, they aren't cutting stations. There will be two half-hourly services - one stopping at Bloor and Weston, and one at...

I've chalked it up to Metrolinx doing Metrolinx things. On the Northeast Corridor, where more trains travel quite a bit faster past...