squircle Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 10:58 AM, nfitz said: It would very useful to figure out where the frig my bus is! I use the GO Train one all the time. I thought the buses were coming soon, but I only seem to think about it when I find myself at the bus stop, and start wondering ... The Transit app has real-time location/departure information for GO buses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Really? Hmm, odd it doesn't show up in any other app I already have, which are keen to show me local buses in various places when I'm in Quebec. But that means there's a public data stream. I'm surprised Transee hasn't integrated it yet, given they've integrated the more difficult GO Trains and TTC subway trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 9:11 AM, soo8513 said: WiKi Editor(s): Would it be possible to update the WiKi for GO rail cars? I spotted 4518 and 4064 this week in service on the Kitchener Corridor. WiKi only goes to 4054 and 4504. Thanks Check the wiki now. I just finished updating the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 12:46 PM, smallspy said: I did answer the question - and in fact, gave a link where it could be found, along with many other answers that people might be asking. If you can't spend the 2 joules of energy that it requires you to click the link and have your eyeballs scroll over to find the appropriate answer, that isn't my problem. Dan So in the end in order to have trackage rights they would need to negotiate with CN. Since it is not used as often, does that make it easier for them to get permission? Assuming Metrolinx pays for any upgrades required to bring the line up to their operating standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Is it new (or just to me) that new 8300-class buses are assigned to the 21 Union Stn. - Square route? Saw 8382 and one other yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Sorry ... do I have a bad link? Still don't see the WiKi railcar updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, soo8513 said: Sorry ... do I have a bad link? Still don't see the WiKi railcar updates. So far there is bilevel coaches up to 4072 and accessible coaches up to 4518. https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/GO_Transit_Series_IX_BiLevel_cars I just added the link to the current railcar roster section of the GO Transit page. https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/GO_Transit#Current_railcar_roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 7 hours ago, soo8513 said: Is it new (or just to me) that new 8300-class buses are assigned to the 21 Union Stn. - Square route? Saw 8382 and one other yesterday. Nah it’s been happening since last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Transit Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Do GO Buses get to use 407 ETR for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit geek Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Ontario_Transit said: Do GO Buses get to use 407 ETR for free? Not likely. Unless I'm mistaken, Metrolinx pays for the tolls that the transponders on its vehicles register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Transit Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Transit geek said: Not likely. Unless I'm mistaken, Metrolinx pays for the tolls that the transponders on its vehicles register. Okay. I just wasn't sure if public transit had to pay tolls. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 407 is owned by a private company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 12 hours ago, Ontario_Transit said: Do GO Buses get to use 407 ETR for free? No. GO must pay for the use of the 407, and I've been led to believe that they only get a slight discount on the standard commercial vehicle rates. 1 hour ago, leylandvictory2 said: 407 is owned by a private company Nitpick: Highway 407 ETR is owned by the Province of Ontario, just as every other 400-series highway and the QEW. It is operated by a private consortium, however. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 So in a way, the province is paying itself for the the tolls, even though the operations are paid to the private operator employee paychecks. 3 hours ago, leylandvictory2 said: 407 is owned by a private company 1 hour ago, smallspy said: Nitpick: Highway 407 ETR is owned by the Province of Ontario, just as every other 400-series highway and the QEW. It is operated by a private consortium, however. If I remember correctly, the private operation ends at East of Brock Road and entirely operated by the MTO. Now does GO still have to pay if they choose to run a route on the new extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Transit Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, smallspy said: No. GO must pay for the use of the 407, and I've been led to believe that they only get a slight discount on the standard commercial vehicle rates. Nitpick: Highway 407 ETR is owned by the Province of Ontario, just as every other 400-series highway and the QEW. It is operated by a private consortium, however. Dan 407 ETR and GO are both operated by the government so GO should be free. That would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ontario_Transit said: 407 ETR and GO are both operated by the government so GO should be free. That would make sense. So many things transit-related in this province would make sense. Reality differs ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Ontario_Transit said: 407 ETR and GO are both operated by the government so GO should be free. That would make sense. 407 ETR is not operated by the government. It's operated by a very large multinational consortium, the biggest part of which is based in Spain. And considering that the Province has gone to court against the consortium and lost (twice?), it's not likely that they are going to be getting very many concessions for things like transit access to the highway. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsbuspage Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 This is taken straight from the 407 ETR website (https://407etr.com/en/help/general/faq-tollsandfees/faq48.html) Quote Are there any vehicles that do not have to pay tolls? The following vehicles may be exempted from tolls: Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Ambulances Department of National Defence Vehicles bearing diplomatic licence plates In order to obtain toll exemption for your vehicle(s), a Toll Exemption Agreement must be completed and submitted to 407 ETR for approval. And this is taken from the Highway 407 East website (https://www.on407.ca/en/help/general/faq/faq13.html) Quote Are there any vehicles that do not have to pay tolls? As per the regulation under the Highway 407 East Act, 2012, the following vehicles may be exempted from tolls on Highway 407 (including Highway 412): Ambulances; Fire department vehicles; Police department vehicles; Ontario government enforcement vehicles; Vehicles bearing diplomatic licence plates; and Maintenance vehicles used to maintain tolling equipment. Organizations operating vehicles falling into the above categories must submit a Toll Exemption Agreement for approval prior to travelling on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 10 hours ago, 110B West Pickering said: Automated announcements on GO Trains are now repeated in French. Supposedly a memo was sent out to all staff that announcements were to be made in both english and french as of this past Monday or Tuesday. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM5000 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 5/31/2018 at 9:03 AM, smallspy said: No. GO must pay for the use of the 407, and I've been led to believe that they only get a slight discount on the standard commercial vehicle rates. Do you have any more info on that alleged discount (3 guesses why I'm asking.....). - Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 18 hours ago, GM5000 said: Do you have any more info on that alleged discount (3 guesses why I'm asking.....). - Dave I don't. The reason I used the term "led to believe" is because this came from people within head office who don't necessarily work on the bus side of things that often. I can't recall ever being given any paperwork that explicitly states costs of running the service on the highway. Send me a message offline and we'll talk about it some more. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 June 8: coaches 4070 and 4071 on train #281 spotted at CN Peel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Transit Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 GO trains on the LE line are testing the French announcements until June 22. There is also a survey to fill out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Dispenser Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Does anyone know what the white lunar aspect means? Sometimes it's by itself on a mast, and sometimes it's part of an array of signals. E.g. Newmarket sub, just north of where it crosses over CN York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 14 hours ago, Token Dispenser said: Does anyone know what the white lunar aspect means? Sometimes it's by itself on a mast, and sometimes it's part of an array of signals. E.g. Newmarket sub, just north of where it crosses over CN York It's not a "lunar", and it's not a signal, either. They aren't covered under the CROR, so they can mean any number of different things, but can't actually be used to operate a train. Instead, there will be a footnote in the subdivision guides that will tell crews about its location, use, and how to interpret it. The most common usage on the GO network is to indicate whether a high-water indicator has tripped or not. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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