This is how the Northlander used to run, many many moons ago.Is there a non-overnight/sleeper schedule that would result in it pulling into Union at, say, 8:30am and pulling out after 5pm? It seems quite unlikely, especially the former.
This is how the Northlander used to run, many many moons ago.Is there a non-overnight/sleeper schedule that would result in it pulling into Union at, say, 8:30am and pulling out after 5pm? It seems quite unlikely, especially the former.
I think that depends on what you mean. Nobody is going to commute from North Bay to Toronto everyday. But what if you have a meeting in Toronto or a hospital appointment?It was more in response to some who think any train that enters the GTA must take on a commuter role. Having a north-GTA stop would just be a way of easing those passengers coming from/going to non-downtown locations. I honestly don't know if passenger demographics would support this.
It goes down the Richmond Hill GO line. If it were to stop at the Langstaff GO/ RH Centre it would connect to good transit options there.It was more in response to some who think any train that enters the GTA must take on a commuter role. Having a north-GTA stop would just be a way of easing those passengers coming from/going to non-downtown locations. I honestly don't know if passenger demographics would support this.
And eventually connect with the subway at highway 7 when it's built.It goes down the Richmond Hill GO line. If it were to stop at the Langstaff GO/ RH Centre it would connect to good transit options there.
And eventually connect with the subway at highway 7 when it's built.
How are you going to run EMU's when the line is not electrified? The train needs to be serviced at TMC, likely cleaned and fueled.
Back when it was running, did they use the Eye at TMC to turn the train?
I doubt the traffic is there. Maybe after a few years if south of North Bay is very busy, adding a train or more could make sense.Probably getting into the fantasy land, but thinking: would it make sense to run one large daily train between North Bay and Union, and 2 or 3 additional daily trips just between Langstaff GO and say Huntsville using smaller trains, perhaps DMU consists without a loco?
Trips not going to Union will be less convenient for some, but on the positive side: a faster train turnaround, and no need to compete with other lines for a slot at Union.
Mr Ford Nation made the promise, but it just seems like he is stalling. Did anyone really expect anything more?Province urged to keep passenger rail promise
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Mr Ford Nation made the promise, but it just seems like he is stalling. Did anyone really expect anything more?
Probably getting into the fantasy land, but thinking: would it make sense to run one large daily train between North Bay and Union, and 2 or 3 additional daily trips just between Langstaff GO and say Huntsville using smaller trains, perhaps DMU consists without a loco?
Trips not going to Union will be less convenient for some, but on the positive side: a faster train turnaround, and no need to compete with other lines for a slot at Union.