dowlingm
Senior Member
Doubtless there is a view that only suckers read paper timetables and any who do have only themselves to blame if their travel is impacted
|
|
|
VIA Rail
- Thread starter ehlow
- Start date
Mihairokov
Senior Member
Sure, but if VIA is going to provide a schedule it should at least be up to date, even if the medium itself is outdated.
nfitz
Superstar
Or take it down,
micheal_can
Senior Member
I could understand those being posted where cell service does not exist but all stations along the Corridor have access to the online timetables.
dowlingm
Senior Member
All does not seem well in VIA corridor
groups.io
VIA disruption in Toronto
groups.io
Bordercollie
Senior Member
There were some equipment moves recently due to the retirement of the Ten sets in the corridor.All does not seem well in VIA corridor
VIA disruption in Toronto
I'm sure the kinks will work itself out.
nfitz
Superstar
That explains the bizarre consist I saw eastbound at Woodbine Rd the other day. Must have been 10+ coaches and 3 engines.
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Yup. Hopefully once the dust settles everything will be back to normal.
cplchanb
Senior Member
When will the new venture schedule be updated? Last schedule was in April and a couple new sets should be online by now
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Again the Ren sets in the corridor that were retired have been replaced with Venture sets. So I think that's at least two train sets.
smallspy
Senior Member
The schedule on the website is well out of date, unfortunately. There are 9 sets now in service every day, with a 10th slated to enter service in late June.
Dan
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Are any P42's sidelined due to major repairs? Or are they all still active?
dowlingm
Senior Member
this is the diagram list Doug Bardeau on groups.ie has sketched out, but since the Ren set is still around, it probably won't be real for another week or so.
I really hope the advent of 641/644 now at a time when the Ottawa crew base seems to be under some pressure, and not at a more sensible launch date in September (since many people will be taking time off in the summer and not travelling for business) is not because provincial Conservative MPPs are hammering various agencies for delivery of their pet projects in anticipation of an early election call.
micheal_can
Senior Member
On the weekend, I was able to take Via between Ottawa and Montreal. The trains were the new fleet. It did have a feel of an airplane, but had some notable differences.
For starters, no baggage inspections. It was annoying that it was self serve for baggage. Thankfully,I just had an overnight bag. If I had a full suitcase, it would have been annoying.
The meals are very simple. I traveled in the economy section. I had wondered if they had any hot meals in the business section. Next time,I may travel in business and see for myself.
I found that even with the placement of the above storage, I was not cramped to stand up. The seats were not that bad. Much better than any airline I have traveled in the last decade or so.
One way, my train was late. Even traveling at 150km/hr, we could not make up the time.
All in all, a nice ride.
Talking to someone, with the bridge work on the A-40, the train will be faster than driving that section.
For starters, no baggage inspections. It was annoying that it was self serve for baggage. Thankfully,I just had an overnight bag. If I had a full suitcase, it would have been annoying.
The meals are very simple. I traveled in the economy section. I had wondered if they had any hot meals in the business section. Next time,I may travel in business and see for myself.
I found that even with the placement of the above storage, I was not cramped to stand up. The seats were not that bad. Much better than any airline I have traveled in the last decade or so.
One way, my train was late. Even traveling at 150km/hr, we could not make up the time.
All in all, a nice ride.
Talking to someone, with the bridge work on the A-40, the train will be faster than driving that section.
dowlingm
Senior Member
There are examples of business meals in this blog post
VIA Venture: The new generation of VIA Rail Corridor trains
Meet VIA's New Fleet: The Siemens Venture A Siemens Venture set, with cab car 2305 leading, prepares to depart Drummondville in December 20...
timstraintravels.blogspot.com