sjc
Active Member
I think it will be some time before a high speed train is in service to both Montreal and Ottawa (there is significant traffic to both cities,particularly if you include onward flights from Ottawa to Halifax and St. John's), so I don't think the BBTCA needs to close up shop just yet.
Would a high speed train to Montreal go through Ottawa (making the trip longer and less competitive with flying) or would a separate train go to Ottawa (from both Montreal and Toronto?).
I agree that, once in place, a train that takes one hour from Toronto to Montreal (or Toronto-Ottawa) at $100-$120 each way would put a serious dent in Porter's business plan. Even if it took 90 minutes, it might still be competitive.
With HSR, what time would I have to leave my apartment in Toronto to make a 9am meeting in Downtown Ottawa? Currently, I leave home around 6am (10 minute cab ride to the ferry dock) for the 7am Porter flight which gets me there in plenty of time.
Would a high speed train to Montreal go through Ottawa (making the trip longer and less competitive with flying) or would a separate train go to Ottawa (from both Montreal and Toronto?).
since HSR trains would be about as fast, but would go from city centre to city centre, and will be around the same cost.
I agree that, once in place, a train that takes one hour from Toronto to Montreal (or Toronto-Ottawa) at $100-$120 each way would put a serious dent in Porter's business plan. Even if it took 90 minutes, it might still be competitive.
With HSR, what time would I have to leave my apartment in Toronto to make a 9am meeting in Downtown Ottawa? Currently, I leave home around 6am (10 minute cab ride to the ferry dock) for the 7am Porter flight which gets me there in plenty of time.