by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jan 5, 2024 | GO Transit, Metrolinx, Toronto, TTC
John Tory might be gone as Mayor, but SmartTrack clings on like grim death even in his absence. A report before an upcoming meeting of Toronto’s Executive Committee shows that the total cost of the five remaining stations is estimated by Metrolinx at $1.697 billion,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 3, 2023 | Ajax, Barrie, Durham, GO Transit, Markham, Metrolinx, Ontario, Oshawa, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC
GO Transit faces significant disruptions as a widespread Canadian National Railway (CN) system failure impacts all rail corridors. Metrolinx reports that trains are being held at their closest stations. While limited service has resumed, passengers are advised to...
by Manny J | Jun 21, 2023 | Durham, Emergencies, GTA Issues, GTA News, News, Ontario, Pickering, Public Transit
So today was a day filled with frustration and sadness. Late last night, a terrible accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of two truck drivers. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones during this difficult time. This unfortunate event has not only...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 14, 2023 | Canada, LRT, Metrolinx, Mississauga, Ontario, Public Transit, Quebec, Toronto, TTC, Viva, YRT
The Lamentable Lag: Why Does Transit Development Move So Slow? Transit development has been a long-standing challenge across many regions worldwide, especially when compared to the impressive systems found in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and even some developing nations....
by Manny J | Mar 27, 2022 | News, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto
Well that was fast! Yes, I’m smiling a bit, and still surprised. For some reason I was doubted that the Ontario Line would start so quickly. In some ways, with an election coming up in a few months, I thought “will it get cancelled”? Today the...