Ontario Northland/Northern Ontario Transportation

[Bordercollie]

The difference of course being that there is no viable alternative way to get to Taiwan, so people need to suffer through whatever accommodation they can afford. To get from Timmins to Toronto is only a 1h20 flight, so for the train to be competitive among people who could afford the flight, it needs to be much more comfortable.

There is only one flight from Toronto to North Bay twice a week. The bus is a better option.

 

[Allandale25]

Great to see them in growth mode.

 

[micheal_can]

Great to see them in growth mode.

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They have been doing that for the last year. A new hire won't necessarily be the Northlander crew.

 

[lenaitch]

The current White River service is a day train. What is more likely to work out in the event of an extension to TB - a Jasper-Prince Rupert overnight stop in White River, or operating at night? Folks between Thunder Bay and White River might be cheesed off if they end up with an unsocial hours limited stop service while the communities east of White River get daytime flag stop service. And where's the tourism potential in transiting the shore of Superior at night?

At least there are towns west of White River. The only one east that in my mind qualify as town is Chapleau. West of White River *might* have decent tourist potential simply because of the coastal scenery. As for accommodations, in a town of 560, read 'not much' and 'basic'.

 

[CMQSD402F9011]

Great to see them in growth mode.

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Would this only apply to North Bay and not Mac yard in addition?

Let’s say imagine a TTC subway operator leaves the TTC and applies with ONR. Would they get the engineer position or no?

 

[micheal_can]

Would this only apply to North Bay and not Mac yard in addition?

Englehart is the main base train crews for ONR are based out of. Seniority would get you to other locations. Experience running Newmarket Sub/Bala Sub may change that.

Let’s say imagine a TTC subway operator leaves the TTC and applies with ONR. Would they get the engineer position or no?

You do not automatically become an engineer.You would start at conductor and work your way up, gaining seniority. However, you would likely be selected over someone with no rail experience.

 

[micheal_can]

At least there are towns west of White River. The only one east that in my mind qualify as town is Chapleau. West of White River *might* have decent tourist potential simply because of the coastal scenery. As for accommodations, in a town of 560, read 'not much' and 'basic'.

If White River could see some sort of transportation connection more than the crew bus then it would work. It would also need to have their restaurant(s) open sooner to not feel rushed to eat before the train leaves. And, maybe some sort of common room/tavern/community center is needed so that it is not just arrive, eat and then sleep.

 

[lenaitch]

If White River could see some sort of transportation connection more than the crew bus then it would work. It would also need to have their restaurant(s) open sooner to not feel rushed to eat before the train leaves. And, maybe some sort of common room/tavern/community center is needed so that it is not just arrive, eat and then sleep.

Any owner/investor would want to see a potential profitable business before starting a business or changing hours, especially in the winter. To open for a handful of passengers who may or may not be customers when there is no other business opportunity doesn't sound very attractive from a business standpoint. Staffing in such a small community would also be an issue. There are two hotel - one with a restaurant - in town plus a couple of standalone restaurants; all out on the highway. I am only guessing but the hotels might not keep all their rooms in service during the winter.

Common room/tavern/community centre: do you expect the town to entertain the passengers?

Anyway, perhaps worthy of discussion if there was even an inkling of potential, which I don't see.

 

[micheal_can]

Any owner/investor would want to see a potential profitable business before starting a business or changing hours, especially in the winter. To open for a handful of passengers who may or may not be customers when there is no other business opportunity doesn't sound very attractive from a business standpoint. Staffing in such a small community would also be an issue. There are two hotel - one with a restaurant - in town plus a couple of standalone restaurants; all out on the highway. I am only guessing but the hotels might not keep all their rooms in service during the winter.

Common room/tavern/community centre: do you expect the town to entertain the passengers?

Anyway, perhaps worthy of discussion if there was even an inkling of potential, which I don't see.

I agree if there was even a slim chance of it happening these things would be worthy of further discussion. Right now? I think a Maglev in Canada is more on the horizon....