GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

[crs1026]

Don't forget that while OnXpress is taking over the rail operations, the bus operations are going no where - for now.

Yes, there may be some headcount reduction, but a large part of the organization is dedicated to making sure that the buses run everyday, and they aren't going anywhere.

That's fair, and I don't have any accurate data on the ML org chart or how much of the organization is affected by losing the rail functions. So it's hard to say how much of a hit the ML orgainization is taking through Onxpress.
However, the management take on this is a pretty good test of whether ML sees itself as a government bureaucracy or as a business organization. Any market-based bottom-line-focussed organization that drops a product line (or subcontracts it out) will be making reductions immediately. A public sector bureaucracy will fight to retain head count - size is power.

- Paul

 

[TDE]

Heads up for anyone in Hamilton, there is a William White film crew in and around the station today. My train was filmed coming in, and there were holiday garland-type decorations on the edge of the canopy of the northern platform.

 

[Richard White]

Heads up for anyone in Hamilton, there is a William White film crew in and around the station today. My train was filmed coming in, and there were holiday garland-type decorations on the edge of the canopy of the northern platform.

They are filming a hallmark movie.

 

[TDE]

They are filming a hallmark movie.

That was my first impression. I didn't want to believe it.

 

[Krypto98]

Hmmm.

I spoke to a CSA not that long ago who suggested there were a large number of service increases pending..........and that about 100 CSAs are currently idle.

Could be that increase will come later.........but he seemed to suggest the current job board had lots of additional trips.........

I've been trying to get additional detail, but w/o luck.

They are hiring 2 more classes as well, plus running another engineer and conductor class... I expect probably increases in January

 

[dowlingm]

As a European, the thing which surprises me about transfers such as are occurring now is the ONXpress doesn’t simply inherit Alstom’s workforce under what in the UK is called TUPE. I guess it’s not quite the same here.

When TUPE regulations apply - TUPE: employee rights - Acas

How employees can know when TUPE applies and when their rights are protected.

www.acas.org.uk

 

[Jonny5]

That was my first impression. I didn't want to believe it.

Christmas movies are really big business these days. There's a great podcast on this I listened to from November 2022 with an executive from Lifetime.
They note across all networks in North America there's now more than 100 original Christmas movies made every year, not repeats or remakes, but brand new ones.
And a lot of them are made right here in the GTAH.

(starts with a commercial you can skip over)

 

[reaperexpress]

Christmas movies are really big business these days. There's a great podcast on this I listened to from November 2022 with an executive from Lifetime.
They note across all networks in North America there's now more than 100 original Christmas movies made every year, not repeats or remakes, but brand new ones.
And a lot of them are made right here in the GTAH.

The Big Business of Christmas Movies

Matt is joined by Amy Winter, the head of programming at Lifetime, to discuss the explosion of holiday movies over the last decade and why Christmas movies in particular are so popular right now

www.theringer.com

They were filming a Hallmark christmas movie in my office building a few weeks ago. Could even be the same one but there's no way to know since the Hallmark Christmas movies are all the same

 

[Willybru21]

Christmas movies are really big business these days. There's a great podcast on this I listened to from November 2022 with an executive from Lifetime.
They note across all networks in North America there's now more than 100 original Christmas movies made every year, not repeats or remakes, but brand new ones.
And a lot of them are made right here in the GTAH.

(starts with a commercial you can skip over)

I had no idea podcasts could be linked on UrbanToronto, you learn something new every day

 

[lenaitch]

Christmas movies are really big business these days. There's a great podcast on this I listened to from November 2022 with an executive from Lifetime.
They note across all networks in North America there's now more than 100 original Christmas movies made every year, not repeats or remakes, but brand new ones.
And a lot of them are made right here in the GTAH.

(starts with a commercial you can skip over)

They follow a formulaic script and are dirt cheap to make.

 

[afransen]

They follow a formulaic script and are dirt cheap to make.

Sometimes they make two movies at the same time... Just swap an actor and run the scene again.

The Story Behind The Viral 2004 Christmas Movie With Two Versions — One With Two Dads And Another With Straight Parents

“Back in those days, there was a little bit less open-mindedness to having gay characters,” director Sam Irvin told BuzzFeed News.

www.buzzfeednews.com

 

[Northern Light]

Has this become the Hallmark/Christmas movie thread? I get tangents...........but this one has little connection to the thread's core subject matter. Perhaps we could get back on the proverbial track here?

 

[Garuda]

I really wish my favourite fake hallmark Christmas movie: Missile Tow starring Liam Neeson finally gets made.

 

[turbanplanner]

Considering measuring the air quality on the GO and TTC trains as well as busses. Wondering if anyone would be interested in this info! I'm also looking for advice on any places to try or other tips!

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Considering measuring the air quality on the GO and TTC trains as well as busses. Wondering if anyone would be interested in this info! I'm also looking for advice on any places to try or other tips!

Something like that would have to be contracted out by either Go or the TTC or professionally setup by an outside organization with their permission..