centralblue
New Member
I have a question, don't think it has been addressed previously. My understanding, the issues are 1. access to right of way (freight traffic takes priority, right of way is owned by private companies, their rule) 2. the track needs to be upgraded, level crossings removed. 3. other stuff including financing
Should the provincial government wish to implement HSR passenger service would it not make sense to use a government owned right of way which has good road access. Where you to use the hwy 401 corridor, from London to YYZ you would avoid freight conflicts, farmers access to field complaints and provide the improved service from Milton so desired. Building it elevated down the center median, using prefab segments build off site could reducing the build time and improve rail tolerances needed for higher train velocities. Now if we could learn to build it as inexpensively as those built in China, prefab uniform sections might help that goal, we would be all set. Just a thought.
Should the provincial government wish to implement HSR passenger service would it not make sense to use a government owned right of way which has good road access. Where you to use the hwy 401 corridor, from London to YYZ you would avoid freight conflicts, farmers access to field complaints and provide the improved service from Milton so desired. Building it elevated down the center median, using prefab segments build off site could reducing the build time and improve rail tolerances needed for higher train velocities. Now if we could learn to build it as inexpensively as those built in China, prefab uniform sections might help that goal, we would be all set. Just a thought.