Islington Express Bus
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In this scenario we would eliminate the UP Express, so the LINK train could use the current UP Express elevated spur to reach the GO station.
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kEiThZ
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Extending the Link train kinda defeats the entire purpose of the transit hub.
I used to be in favour of the extended LINK train option, but after having seen the plans for the transit hub, I think that option makes a lot more sense. If we want to change the modal split to Pearson, we need to locate the transit at Pearson, not just a short train ride away from Pearson. Every additional transfer hauling luggage makes people less likely to use it.
Coolstar
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Highly Agree. Though extending the LINK train to Malton or Woodbine is a good back up plan if things go wrong.
EastYorkTTCFan
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The problem with extending the link train is that any additional stop to it could reduce its's capacity significantly due to the existing technology it uses. Right now it has two trains on separate tracks that are pulled along by a cable and it's only good with two or three stations on it.
Voltz
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There are other versions of that technology that allow for more than one train per track, such as a setup where the cable moves continuously and the trains detach at each station, and are moved by a set of motors in the track,
i don't think I would have the Link extended south to Eglinton, but I would much rather there be an extension of it. or a shuttle of some kind to the railway corridor instead of doing much more work to divert the railway corridor to the Airport. Also I don't think the transit hub idea as planned is worthwhile, would their still not be a need for a shuttle from it to the terminals? And with T1 especially there would be way to much unused space with removal of the check in and baggage claim areas. Also they would lose the three parking garages and the Sheraton Hotel.
There is enough room at T1 for transit services, and the Link people mover from Woodbine Station to both terminals should be more economical, and with no more transfers would be needed than with trains diverted to the transit hub.
rbt
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There are upgrade kits for the Link train available using some tricks from high-speed chairlifts/gondolas. A "Pinched Loop" conversion installs a single common track at the ends for turnbacks, cable selection within the trains (see high-speed chairlift/gondolas which allow changing speed at stops; this goes further by changing the direction cable too), and as a result enables multiple trains per track. The downside is you can no longer operating each track individually.
In addition, the trains are extremely light and easy to lengthen. Quadroupling capacity to 10kpphpd is possible without a huge investment; although downtime of a few months would be required.
Oakland Airport uses the Pinched Loop mechanism with 4 trains on 5.1km of track @ 50km/h peak speed.
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W. K. Lis
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Since they are in the planning stage, I can see them incorporating "social distancing" just in case for future pandemics. For example, I can see them having disinfecting stations for the taxis and limousines, between trips. Can see screen separating the backseat passenger and the driver being made mandatory.
See link.
See link for UV light in cars and taxis.
See link.
See link for UV light in cars and taxis.
lenaitch
Senior Member
I used to drive for an out-of-town van service to/from PIA. While a physical barrier might work in passengers cars, it would be quite a challenge in a van, primarily because of airflow disruption and any Transport Canada regulations. That might even be a problem with many standard passenger vehicle-based limos and taxis, as opposed to Lincoln Town Cars that have a more robust rear seat ventilation system. I don't know if any of the devices in the link along with the effectiveness and long-term health issuesof UV light and other offerings have been proven. The purchase, installation and maintenance costs of any aftermarket UV filtration system is going to have to be factored into the owner.operator costs, as well as lost revenue down-time if decontamination procedures are mandated. If it becomes too onerous and the fares go up or companies exit the business, it would drive passengers to transit (those who have that as an alternative) where they will sit cheek to jowl with other passengers anyway or private vehicles.
Serious Tesla, protect against a military-grade bioweapons attack?
kEiThZ
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Air France must cut emissions, domestic flights for aid: minister
Air France will have to cut its carbon emissions and domestic flights as conditions for government financial support, France's finance minister said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
These are some of the conditions being imposed on airline bailouts elsewhere. Worth considering further rail integration as part of our plans here.
blaixx
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Won't people have to haul their luggage from the Pearson Transit Hub to the terminals anyways? The expanded Link Train proposal would basically require 2 well built transfer stations rather than 1.
rbt
Senior Member
For Pearson, the Transit portion of the plan is a bonus. What they really want is a significantly larger and consolidated customs/checkin area, which is shifting to the Transit Hub building. T1/T3 would largely be converted to mall/food court and additional gates.
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Coolstar
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Voltz
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The renderings of the plan did show the parking garages and vehicle pick up/drop off roads being removed and replaced with aircraft gates on that side of the terminals, which I have never thought is worthwhile since with T1 especially there is more than 10x the space needed for passenger gates, the check in and baggage claim halls would be way to much space for shopping areas. As well there would only be a few gates built there anyway. and they would lose the parking garages, and have to build this new transit terminal building to replace functions that the terminals already serve.
jje1000
Senior Member
Honestly I do wonder what the landscape will resemble emerging from the pandemic, especially with travel dampened, airlines under heavy stress, and public fears of infection.
Just as the need for security screenings post 9/11 forced the compartmentalization of airports, the necessity of 'social distancing' in pandemic situations may force further changes- it could be the addition of small elements like the forementioned UV lights, or it could be larger changes to airport infrastructure.
Can definitely see a push towards more kiosks in terminals, and changes to airplane air circulation.