Hopefully Alto are learning lessons from HS2 and Canadian land/construction costs are lower. Making the London entry from suburban Old Oak Common to Euston nearer downtown is going to be very expensive and delayed to later. Like Laval to Montreal?
https://www.railjournal.com/infrastructure/hs2-delayed-again-as-costs-surge/?utm\_source=&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=58659
There will people affected no matter where. And it would likely only involving adding some extra approach tracks near a few people’s backyards at the ends of Avenues N to U. (Extra tracks would be needed even if downtown was used)
Preferably there will be increased/added access to any HSR/VIA Station along underused/developable Terminal Ave, south of the Station. And ped connections to the Trainyards Jumble Mall.
A whole 71 of 19,000 comments will be re-instated. “the number of comments its staff removed in error represents "less than 0.4 per cent of all contributions."”
“list of moderation rules the Alto corporation previously provided outlined 11 criteria used to bar posts, including those that defamed others, used foul or intolerant language, and any that promoted violence.”
Rick Leary, OC Transpo GM, joined by Mayor Sutcliffe and Transit Chair Gower to provide an update on OC Transpo’s plans to improve transit service and the customer experience for Ottawa residents.
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https://www.altotrain.ca/en/property-acquisition/preserving-access-movement
EXTRACT: From the earliest stages, Alto is designing the network with the people and communities who live nearby in mind. Preserving local mobility and ensuring safe, reliable connections across the future high-speed rail network are key considerations shaping how it is planned and developed, so that everyday travel, services and community life can continue smoothly alongside the future infrastructure.
In order to meet the highest safety standards, high-speed rail must operate on fenced tracks with no level crossings. That’s why we will build grade-separated crossings, such as overpasses and underpasses, to allow people, vehicles, animals, and equipment to safely move across the tracks.
Once a route is defined, we will work more closely with host communities to integrate the network into its surroundings. This means:…..
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Much of its messaging has been aimed at farmers, a group that has been among the most skeptical and vocal in opposition to the project.
The company committed to offering fair market value for properties, compensating people for the cost and upheaval of moving and impact on their remaining properties.
Farmers would also receive specific attention, the company added.
“Where a property supports a business or farming operation, Alto will consider the financial impact of the acquisition over time,” Alto said in a statement. “This may include lost income, reduced productivity, crop losses on a 100-year period, temporary drainage issues, operational disruption, relocation costs, or the time needed to re-establish the operation elsewhere.”
The project’s potential impact on agricultural land and farmers has been one of the biggest concerns voiced by those opposed to the plan.
Another day, another train ride in #Morocco. On the high-speed Al-Boraq to Casablanca. Today it’s two linked TGVs, carrying 1,050+ passengers, with departures on the hour. Colour me impressed! #railways #trains
This was recently posted on their website and noted by CBC Radio this morning. Unfortunately the “straight line, minimal curves” required by HSR means they can’t always follow existing corridors. Hydro lines sometimes have sharp corners, or traverse deep valleys or high hills.
“Alto began the development of the high-speed rail project by first identifying a wide corridor under study and conducting consultations early in the process. We are now working to identify a narrower rail route that minimizes impacts on property owners, communities, agricultural operations, and the environment, while meeting high-speed rail technical and safety requirements.
Wherever possible, we seek to use or be adjacent to existing transportation and utility corridors to reduce the deed to acquire private property. Despite our best efforts, property acquisitions will still be necessary.
Our commitment is to engage with owners directly, respectfully, and at every stage, and to work toward fair outcomes that reflect the full impact over time on the property and its specific circumstances. Each property will be assessed based on its individual situation, including the needs of owners, and, where applicable, tenants and agricultural operations.
Fortunately Alto HSR is not going to go through these communities, unless the southern corridor between Smiths Falls and Peterborough is chosen.
We can expect that this will be one of the sources of funding for the Alto HSR project. And will take advantage of the expedited review and approval processes described.
Ottawa’s main business and tourism organizations want to see high-speed rail bring passengers to a station in the downtown core, saying it “deserves to arrive in the heart of Ottawa.”