crs1026
Senior Member
Yes. The brakes are compatible, so the one train can pull the other.
Nobody said that Siemens trains can't MU with each other.... they just can't MU with older trains.
- Paul
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Yes. The brakes are compatible, so the one train can pull the other.
Nobody said that Siemens trains can't MU with each other.... they just can't MU with older trains.
- Paul
crs1026
Senior Member
The compression test is a well known and longstanding procedure. Basically, you put the trains in a test apparatus (a big vise, in principle) and apply a carefully measured level of force. The frame either distorts, or it doesn't.
I don't know exactly how the teardown test will be performed, but there are well understood ways of looking for cracks in metal.
Those two shrink-wrapped cars that were photographed over the weekend appeared to have had all the underframe equipment removed. One has to think that was preparation for one or the other test, so the frames could be examined more easily.
- Paul
smallspy
Senior Member
Don't know. Maybe they've started some of the disassembly of those ones, and so needed to keep them watertight for transport.
They have MU plugs - they're just not the same style as the older ones.
But yes, the second train is dead in tow.
Again, they have MU cables and are specifically designed to be able to operate as J-trains.
Dan
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
I know I already misfired once on this, but looks like VIA’s new fleet enters service tomorrow??
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Are the seat arrangements different since there is business, premium and economy right?
Railrunner
New Member
What is premium?
Bordercollie
Senior Member
I thought they have business and then another tier before economy with the new fleet?
Otherwise the business car would have less capacity due to the cab area.
smallspy
Senior Member
There are only the two classes, Business and Economy. Nothing more.
Dan
Dan
SamStar
New Member
VIA #33 was operated by a new Siemens trainset today !
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
Some Tweets of members of the public who were on board:
Since only 2/32 trainsets are delivered, I wonder how fast the rest will come?
roger1818
Active Member
It makes so much sense using it on the Quebec-Ottawa trains first. Not only does it keep it close to MMC, but it saves time not having to wye it after leaving Montreal.
Frank_Lee
New Member
Some new information in the updated story at Railway age. https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/canada-to-create-separate-railway-for-corridor-hfr/
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Great. Now I'm more confused. It is owned by the crown and built by the private consortium?
Like how the VIVA fleet and facilities are owned by the region but maintained and operated by a private company?
EastYorkTTCFan
Senior Member
why would they need to do that they can operate the train from either end? One end is the engine the other is a cab car much like how to go transit and many other trans operate now, there is no need to turn trains around.
robmausser
Senior Member
Yes, similar to that.