revrnd Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 More babbling on CHEX about the high frequency train service thru Ptbo being a 'priority' in the Minister of Transport's mandate letter. https://globalnews.ca/video/6308719/via-rail-high-frequency-line-through-peterborough-a-priority-for-feds/ 4.3 Billion to cut 25% travel time between Ottawa & Toronto. The project will result in relaying track on the abandoned railbed between Havelock & Glen Tay. It will be interesting to see how the route deals w/ Tweed. My only riding there takes a sledder thru a lumber yard... The Window Washer says it will be great for Havelock. I doubt Havelock will get a stop. In years past VIA's Turbo & Rapido trains only stopped @ Guildwood & Dorval (IIRC). This isn't going to be a 'milk run'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Guess they will need to build a new trail for the recreational trail users. With billions in the budget it shouldn't be a hurdle. This is the Trans Canada Trail afterwards. Can't see the federal gov't cutting it up without a fix. Definitely time to write the MP's though and make our voices heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 The TCT has been renamed the Great Trail https://thegreattrail.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ozds_K95gIVFvbjBx25_gn7EAAYASAAEgLRAfD_BwE It might be interesting to contact them about this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 If it is still managed by EOTA it will be a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Bigfish said: If it is still managed by EOTA it will be a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 6:10 PM, revrnd said: More babbling on CHEX about the high frequency train service thru Ptbo being a 'priority' in the Minister of Transport's mandate letter. https://globalnews.ca/video/6308719/via-rail-high-frequency-line-through-peterborough-a-priority-for-feds/ 4.3 Billion to cut 25% travel time between Ottawa & Toronto. The project will result in relaying track on the abandoned railbed between Havelock & Glen Tay. It will be interesting to see how the route deals w/ Tweed. My only riding there takes a sledder thru a lumber yard... The Window Washer says it will be great for Havelock. I doubt Havelock will get a stop. In years past VIA's Turbo & Rapido trains only stopped @ Guildwood & Dorval (IIRC). This isn't going to be a 'milk run'... A priority that will require significant engineering and environmental impact studies. Plus the whole route will need to be upgraded for higher speed trains. And don’t forget the overpasses that will need to be built. This is a dream at best for the Liberals. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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