GO Transit London Route Discontinuation: Failures and Future Hopes
The recent discontinuation of the GO Transit London route has left commuters and advocates disheartened, as reflected in a poignant tweet capturing the last trace of GO Transit in Stratford. While the hope for its eventual return lingers, criticisms and frustrations...
SkyTrain Evolution: Mark V Fleet Paving the Future of Vancouver Transit
Hey, check it out – Metro Vancouver’s on the rise, and so is the SkyTrain action! Big bucks are flowing into the SkyTrain scene to give more people in more neighbourhoods a taste of the transit good life. Mark V SkyTrain is hitching a cool ride on flatbed...
Turbo Train Dreams: Canada’s Lost High-Speed Rail Legacy
I’ve always wondered how Canada made strides in rail technology only to fall behind in high-speed infrastructure. What could have been? Interestingly, Japan’s original high-speed trains share similarities with the Turbo Train (slightly – in looks),...
Metrolinx Update on Eglinton Crosstown: A Glimpse of Progress Amidst Challenges
In the long-awaited update scheduled for 9 am today, Metrolinx officials are set to shed light on the most challenging phase of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction project. This eagerly anticipated tour comes after years of construction hurdles and persistent...
Montreal’s REM Metro: A Blueprint for Future Transit Success, Lessons for Toronto
Montreal’s REM Metro stands as a beacon of excellence, showcasing what future transit systems should emulate, and Toronto could glean invaluable lessons from its success. The REM, touted as one of the best transit system in Canada (coupled with the METRO and...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.
