MCI102A3 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Doppelkupplung said: Any reason why can ar has been using some bus bays at USBT? Saw it last week and again today while at work. Always around midday when there’s no bus rush. Can-Ar runs two cross-country routes out of there, IIRC one heads north to Lindsay and Haliburton County and the other heads northwest towards Kincardine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2044 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 38 minutes ago, Doppelkupplung said: Any reason why can ar has been using some bus bays at USBT? Saw it last week and again today while at work. Always around midday when there’s no bus rush. Can-ar runs scheduled services to and from Toronto. They used to use the Toronto Coach Terminal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed T. Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 What are Metrolinx' plans for the Canpa sub? They are certainly doing a whole bunch of work, including fencing, the Horner and Evans level crossings, and now trackwork (out at 6:15 AM this morning). I assume that all this is preparing for fairly intensive use of the sub, which hasn't been the case recently. I tried a search but didn't find anything useful, other than it could be used to 'reroute Milton trains'. I'm not sure why or how that would be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Ed T. said: What are Metrolinx' plans for the Canpa sub? They are certainly doing a whole bunch of work, including fencing, the Horner and Evans level crossings, and now trackwork (out at 6:15 AM this morning). I assume that all this is preparing for fairly intensive use of the sub, which hasn't been the case recently. I tried a search but didn't find anything useful, other than it could be used to 'reroute Milton trains'. I'm not sure why or how that would be done. GO already uses the Canpa Sub on a regular basis to pick up new cars that get dropped off by CP. But I think the answer that you are looking for pertains more towards service. And yes, there are plans to run some service on the Canpa Sub in the near future. Lakeshore West trains for a couple of weekends will get rerouted that way while they remove the Jameson/Dunn/Dowling bridges. The original plans that I had been made aware of called for it to be in the summer, but now it seems like its been pushed back to the fall. There is still some work to be done on the Canpa, however. While the track and ballast has been overhauled, and new crossing circuits installed at all of the level crossings, signals still need to be installed and connected before service trains will run on it. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riioun Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 12:20 PM, Token Dispenser said: Just noticed on the DDs how some of them on the upper deck have tape over the vents, or have tissue covering them. What is the reason for this? Is the AC system not strong enough? It's because the A/C is blowing cold air non-stop and passengers under it want to block it. It's a poor design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Could possibly be off topic but I've noticed some construction going on for the past month at the Fairview Mall bus terminal in St. Catharines including an enlarged concrete pad and new electrical supply. Does anyone know if this is related to GO Transit? Possibly a PRESTO Self Serve machine? I feel like it probably isn't STC related as they've already got their own departure display there. Would be a great way to cut down on the amount of people paying cash for the 12 bus if it is a PRESTO machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion 1200 Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 7:01 AM, Ed T. said: What are Metrolinx' plans for the Canpa sub? They are certainly doing a whole bunch of work, including fencing, the Horner and Evans level crossings, and now trackwork (out at 6:15 AM this morning). I assume that all this is preparing for fairly intensive use of the sub, which hasn't been the case recently. I tried a search but didn't find anything useful, other than it could be used to 'reroute Milton trains'. I'm not sure why or how that would be done. It's going to be used to reroute Lakeshore West trains for 9 weekends starting this coming weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Do they still need to make a reverse move at Kipling? What is the current track speed on the Canpa subdivision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo8513 Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 It's now many years since I rode a GO train on the Canpa Sub and was under CP crew operation - it was mandated that reverse moves were not permitted. The engineer was required to walk from one end to the other and then a type A brake test done before proceeding. I'm guessing this was around 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 In order for them not to make a reverse move, they would need to build another track facing east wouldn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 5:16 AM, Shaun said: Do they still need to make a reverse move at Kipling? That depends on where the train is headed. In the case of the upcoming re-routes, no trains will need to reverse anywhere. On 9/3/2018 at 5:16 AM, Shaun said: What is the current track speed on the Canpa subdivision? Last I checked, it was 15mph. It may have been increased with all of the work that has been done there of late. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Just curious. For any of the GO people on here, what happens when a train is cancelled? Does it stay at the area where it can't proceed, or would it be given other instructions to serve on another line, or to deadhead to another area/station to start another trip? Been wondering about this for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicaProductions Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, newflyerinvero said: Just curious. For any of the GO people on here, what happens when a train is cancelled? Does it stay at the area where it can't proceed, or would it be given other instructions to serve on another line, or to deadhead to another area/station to start another trip? Been wondering about this for a long time. Depending on the situation, it either stays in the affected area or deadheads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Anyone have a rough idea of how much longer the CAT MCIs have left? I suppose the 22s won't be here much longer but what about the later ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 https://globalnews.ca/news/4438009/dangerous-stupid-video-go-train/ Taking subway surfing to the next level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 10:42 AM, Doppelkupplung said: Anyone have a rough idea of how much longer the CAT MCIs have left? I suppose the 22s won't be here much longer but what about the later ones? CAT units are up to 2419. At the end of August when I last checked, there was 2 22xx's left in service. Those 08 models are still in relatively good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just now, J. Bullock said: CAT units are up to 2419. At the end of August when I last checked, there was 2 22xx's left in service. Yeah, I was just wondering how much longer they'll be around for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just now, Doppelkupplung said: Yeah, I was just wondering how much longer they'll be around for. I reckon still a few more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, J. Bullock said: CAT units are up to 2419. At the end of August when I last checked, there was 2 22xx's left in service. Those 08 models are still in relatively good shape. I was under the impression that the 22's were fully gone and only a select few of 23's were left as in-service buses presntly. Maybe @general682002 could shed a bit of light on this. I did see at least one of them (number unknown) around UOIT on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, newflyerinvero said: I was under the impression that the 22's were fully gone and only a select few of 23's were left as in-service buses presntly. Maybe @general682002 could shed a bit of light on this. I did see at least one of them (number unknown) around UOIT on Wednesday. I don’t think the General will be providing any info. He hasn’t signed into the site for almost two years haha! I’ve been wondering this for a while- Does anyone know why there’s no real-time apps for GO buses? Transee works for trains and I saw this past summer they have real-time boards at some of the terminals now, but still no bus tracking app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion 1200 Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 1:25 PM, yrt1000 said: I’ve been wondering this for a while- Does anyone know why there’s no real-time apps for GO buses? Transee works for trains and I saw this past summer they have real-time boards at some of the terminals now, but still no bus tracking app Transit app has had real time GO bus information for two years. The open API is coming soon so other apps will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Dispenser Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 18 hours ago, Orion 1200 said: Transit app has had real time GO bus information for two years. The open API is coming soon so other apps will follow. Also if you use GO Live on Android, it has real time as well. Has a decent interface IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Island Transit Fan Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I saw a GO Train car being carried by a freight train in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC today around 16:30 near the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue amt/rtm/exo station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drevil0208 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-metrolinx-to-boost-go-train-service-on-lakeshore-east-and-west-lines/ Highlights: - 15 minute service or better on Lakeshore East between peak - 3 trains per hour Lakeshore West as far as Oakville The article mentions splitting 12-car sets into 2 6-car sets. I wonder how this will work? Or if they just mean there are now going to be more 6-car sets in service? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT_BMT_IND Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 As 15 and 20 don't divide evenly I guess this means the end of LSE/LSW through services (unless "3 trains per hour" means uneven headways, which might be the case if GO doesn't want 40 minute service to Aldershot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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