robmausser
Senior Member
I made a GO Map with the idea of being something similar to what you would see in a European/Asian Commuter system where they operate more like metro services than what we consider commuter rail. There are more stops on all lines as commuter rail across the pond have closer stop spacing due to being electrified as well as being essentially pseudo-subway lines. Whenever I do these types of maps I find it amazing to just look at the severe difference in development between the east end of the GTHA and the west end. As well I also see a severe flaw in the system, that being there is only 1 major terminal and all services serve it. To me this is something that needs to be changed as most major cities/regions tend to have multiple major terminals. While doing the map I really wanted to connect the Niagara Falls line to Hamilton instead of Union for the fact that I see Hamilton as a possible major hub and a sort of gateway to southern Ontario. However the trackage linking Hamilton to West Harbour doesn't exist and isntalling it would either require tunneling under Dundurn Street or creating a tight curve track near where the Lakeshore line splits. Lastly I included the Peterborough (Mid-Town) line, the Bolton Line, and a re-activated Belt Line as I am a big supporter of a Loop Line being built.
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I'd add an extension to Cambridge along the Milton line, extension to Uxbridge along the Stouffville Line, extension to Bloomington along the Richmond Hill Line, a spur off the Milton or Kitchener line to Orangeville, and an extension to Collingwood along the Barrie Line.