tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post2780678860275016310..comments2024-03-29T00:38:49.531-04:00Comments on THE BEACHBURG SUB: Union Pearson Express: Take note, OttawaMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-18875043364028226142016-04-07T18:14:26.259-04:002016-04-07T18:14:26.259-04:00I like the idea of having trains leave Bayview wit...I like the idea of having trains leave Bayview with different final destinations. The city has already proven it can run multiple trains heading in different directions on a single track. The addition of passing sidings has ensured this can happen safely. I don't pretend to be an expert on the complexities of running trains to the airport on the old Prescott Sub, but it seems to me that everything I hear from the city so far is best described at excuses. If the city is really serious about an airport link, it can be done. Thanks for your comment.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-80404751998179880692016-04-06T00:05:09.505-04:002016-04-06T00:05:09.505-04:00Why doesn't Ottawa take a similar approach too...Why doesn't Ottawa take a similar approach too the Canada Line, with two terminus? The Canada line ends at both Richmond at the airport with some trains going to Richmond and others to the airport, Ottawa could have all trains leaving bayview with some going to the airport and others going to barhaven. The city complains that the line would either need a transfer or have to deviate so much that it would add too much time to the trip to barhaven that it is not feasible but would two terminus not solve that issue? nevillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418713636101404403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-44876054352724828672016-04-01T13:29:36.759-04:002016-04-01T13:29:36.759-04:00I agree with you AJ. Every time I hear about this ...I agree with you AJ. Every time I hear about this issue of passengers needing to change trains at Westboro (or South Keys eventually), I wonder where the creativity has gone in this city. If there was a will, they could make this work. Passing sidings allowed the city to increase the number of trains working the current Trillium Line. How is this not a solution on the airport extension?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-81555642185912340822016-03-31T22:04:55.089-04:002016-03-31T22:04:55.089-04:00Well done! Hopefully
"The city has said that...Well done! Hopefully<br /><br />"The city has said that passengers would have to change trains at the end of the current Trillium Line and board a separate train to the airport,"<br />That's what Watson says, but at the end of the day, we could do anything we want here if we start to think outside the box. The questions citizens and the media should have is not just when can this be done, but WHY does a transfer have to be the only option? Watson and company love to show off how much of a progressive thinkers they are, yet most other cities seem to enjoy an airport link of some substance. It has been said before but I truly believe this, Ottawa has lost creativity, innovation and quite possibly fun. Frankly, the only issue with a spur would be ensuring it doesn't have a level crossing to deal with (and the inevitable hapless attempt to build a bridge for the parkway). As it is they haven't figured out that twinning the parkway from the airport to Riverside is not only a good idea, but one that would greatly reduce traffic and make it easier to get around. AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805174926952294860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-42804748027576639902016-03-31T19:40:00.884-04:002016-03-31T19:40:00.884-04:00Thanks for the comments, Steve.
I guess it would...Thanks for the comments, Steve. <br /><br />I guess it would bother me less if Ottawa had a reliable rapid bus route to the airport on a road that was equipped to handle the traffic. As it stands now, the city has a two-lane road through the bush before you get to the airport. It's beyond bush league. I've often said that Ottawa should stick with its rapid bus system. We cast our lot with buses decades ago. Light rail to the airport would be the best option, if it was done right. If the city ever decides to go with its current flawed plan, I would suggest they go with buses instead. Better the devil you know...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-29985535599666107522016-03-31T16:58:18.568-04:002016-03-31T16:58:18.568-04:00Great overhead views of the UP Express!
I don'...Great overhead views of the UP Express!<br /><br />I don't understand why Ottawa doesn't have airport rapid transit access either... but then again, neither does Calgary or Edmonton or Montreal... and Montreal is really close to existing rail lines. At least Calgary and Edmonton do have express bus service to the airport and there is a free minibus shuttle between Montreal's airport and the VIA station.<br /><br />For a few interior shots of the UP Express you can visit my blog post on the UP <a href="http://blog.traingeek.ca/2016/03/onboard-up-express.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.com