VIA Rail

[smallspy]

Did VIA receive Siemens trains #2 and #3? According to VIA’s NGEC 2021 presentation, #2 was supposed to be delivered in Q4 2021 and #3 in Q1 2022; however, in their NGEC 2022 presentation (Feb. 25) they said, “Vehicles of Train#2 and Train#3 are in Final Assembly” (Feb. 2022). It does still say that they are still “targeting start of passenger service toward the beginning of Q4 2022.” though.

One clue to a possible reason for delay is they said, “Production at Sacramento is ramping-up considering supply chain challenges.” Maybe the second locomotive was delivered in lieu of train #2 due to parts shortages.

The latest presentation has some interesting pictures of the winter testing.

They came to the conclusion after that presentation to change the delivery schedule somewhat. The second loco - 2201 - was delivered in advance of the rest of its trainset in order to allow for more specialized testing and training of the locos alone, as their regulatory requirements are somewhat more comprehensive than the cars they are coupled to.

It now sounds like the complete third trainset and the coaches for the second will arrive together this summer. I haven't heard an exact date yet.

Entry to service has also been pushed back slightly, and they are now projecting early 2023 for the first trains to start carrying paying passengers.

Dan

 

[SaugeenJunction]

In London, headed east along the Guelph Sub:

 

[Bordercollie]

They came to the conclusion after that presentation to change the delivery schedule somewhat. The second loco - 2201 - was delivered in advance of the rest of its trainset in order to allow for more specialized testing and training of the locos alone, as their regulatory requirements are somewhat more comprehensive than the cars they are coupled to.

It now sounds like the complete third trainset and the coaches for the second will arrive together this summer. I haven't heard an exact date yet.

Entry to service has also been pushed back slightly, and they are now projecting early 2023 for the first trains to start carrying paying passengers.

Dan

Will they be able to shorten travel times with the new trains since they accelerate faster?

 

[kEiThZ]

Will they be able to shorten travel times with the new trains since they accelerate faster?

Not really. They still have slow freight trains in the way.

 

[Allandale25]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1514703478823731205

BACK ON TRACK – VIA RAIL INCREASES SERVICES ACROSS CANADA IN TIME FOR SUMMER | VIA Rail

MONTRÉAL, April 14, 2022 – As travel demand continues to progress, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pursuing its gradual service resumption plan and is pleased to be returning most of its services across the country by the end of June 2022.

media.viarail.ca

 

[White Pine]

Saw a charger pulling out of Union today!

 

[smallspy]

Will they be able to shorten travel times with the new trains since they accelerate faster?

That's the hope. Unfortunately, I don't know yet what VIA has found in their speed and acceleration tests, although CN is happy enough with the new equipment to have cleared it to operate at "LRC" speeds.

The fact that they won't have to turn trains - and thus will no longer have to worry about scheduling time to wye at places like Québec, Montréal and Windsor - will also allow several of the trainsets to operate an frequency each day.

Dan

 

[ssiguy2]

^^^^ In other words, instead of a few slow trips to China, you have more slow trips to China.

 

[drum118]

In London, headed east along the Guelph Sub:

What time was it and most likely the reason it pass the area I was at waiting for it long after I left??

 

[Urban Sky]

^^^^ In other words, instead of a few slow trips to China, you have more slow trips to China.

The new fleet protects the Status Quo by replacing 1940/50/70/80s trains with 21st century rolling stock. If you were looking for faster, more frequent and more reliable train services, you will unfortunately have to wait for HFR to be funded, approved and built…

 

[crs1026]

What time was it and most likely the reason it pass the area I was at waiting for it long after I left??

It left London just after 11, following behind VIA 84 which ran about a half hour late today.

- Paul

 

[drum118]

It left London just after 11, following behind VIA 84 which ran about a half hour late today.

- Paul

Thanks

That why I wasted 3 hours trying to get a shot and video of it today. Left Bloor at 1 pm. Was running late to the point that I did not go to Brampton as plan to shot it and then catch a GO train to Union to check a few thinks before I was to be at places.

If it was to leave London at 7:35 am, figure it would be in Brampton between 10:30 to 12 depending on the speed using the line up to there.

 

[APTA-2048]

A friend sent me this article. I think some here would find it a great read too.

Designing VIA Rail

A look at the branding, marketing and identity of VIA Rail Canada from 1976 to 2022

johnnyrenton.substack.com

 

[Krypto98]

Some pictures of the Charger at Brampton GO and Union Station. It arrived at Brampton GO at 2:42 PM

 

[cplchanb]

when is the next trainset scheduled to arrive?