tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post5913314219512609867..comments2024-03-27T08:04:11.430-04:00Comments on THE BEACHBURG SUB: Via's Fallowfield ProblemMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-83510145418420875332014-05-12T09:20:26.393-04:002014-05-12T09:20:26.393-04:00Thanks for the comments, gents. The situation has ...Thanks for the comments, gents. The situation has really degenerated into pettiness, which is sad. And, as you mentioned Bryan, it appears that the Minister Baird-fuelled NIMBYism has indeed led to a change atop Via. It's a fluid situation to be sure.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-21205520814034024812014-05-11T15:57:29.173-04:002014-05-11T15:57:29.173-04:00Good summary of the situation. I had to sit throug...Good summary of the situation. I had to sit through this slow order last month on my voyage to Ottawa. Barrhaven has a history of NIMBYism regarding the railroad, but that bus accident certainly puts a finer point on the problem. I see today that VIA has a new CEO on the way now...Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-7684200534961970812014-05-08T12:14:27.328-04:002014-05-08T12:14:27.328-04:00Thanks for presenting the facts, Michael. I'd ...Thanks for presenting the facts, Michael. I'd avoided reading the many emails from VIA because they seemed at least tail-covering, and at most confusing, possibly obfuscating.<br /><br />Some of the reasons (excuses?) suggested by those involved are somewhat laughable, plus layer on the municipal (and federal) politicking and you have a sticky mess there. Not to mention the recent memory of the bus crash you also profiled on The Beachburg Sub.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I guess there's something to be said for 'Stop, Look, Listen' for all users of those crossings. Here on the CN Kingston Sub, I take nothing for granted approaching a crossing. Sure, I'm always hoping to see a train, but I keep a weather-eye out regardless of the level of protection offered.<br /><br />Eric<br /><br /><br /><br />Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.com