r/gotransit

Peterborough (city ~83k, CMA 128k+) is over 2.5× bigger than Stratford, which just got GO train service this summer with only one daily round-trip.

We used to have VIA Rail to Toronto until 1990 (2-2.5 hr trips), so the corridor already exists. A 2010 Metrolinx study pegged upgrading the Havelock Sub at $329–384 million (probably $500-600M+ today), but that’s the kind of investment other GO extensions have received.

In the middle of Ontario’s rail renaissance (GO expansions, more frequent service on multiple lines), it feels like PTBO is being left behind with only buses and painfully slow ones at that. A proper GO train would cut highway congestion, boost commuting options, support Trent/Fleming students, attract tourism and drive economic growth. Alto high-speed rail is still two decades away at best, so this is the realistic near-term option.

Would you support bringing GO commuter rail to Peterborough? And does anyone know if any mayoral candidates are prioritizing this?

I can’t believe it! I found a Northlander Train sitting static with other static Via Rail locomotives and coaches! I was on a GO Train heading home, but I never thought I’d see such a thing I’ve heard of before! It’s an old train line being brought back btw!

A single daily round trip will run to and from Stratford.

The schedule will facilitate day trips to Stratford on weekends, and commuter oriented travel towards Toronto on weekdays.

PRESTO and ticket machines will not be available at Stratford for the time being. E-tickets and $10 unlimited travel weekend passes are available online for riders intending to use Stratford GO

What do you guys think?Anything I should improve?
Took me a while to get it work.

Looks like it is a goner…

Was going for an overall dramatic look with these. Shot a couple of days ago during the overcast cloudiness, tried to make the best of it.

Shot on A6000 & kit lens (16-50mm f/3.5-5.6).

Was really surprised by the great frequency during times of shooting. Props to Metrolinx for at least that, as last time we did this (2-3 years ago) either time moved slower (likely cause) or Lakeshore West didn't run every 15 minutes.

Are they hiding from the heat?

My first guess was that they moved the station there temporarily but then I remembered the platform wouldn’t line up.

Edit: meant to say, there’s another train parked further towards the east.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/metrolinx-writeoffs-9.7248830

It is interesting that this story is not receiving more public scrutiny.

Can anyone shed light on what was not compatible with the new signalling system? I thought all signalling systems had to be AREMA compliant.

Was there a gap in the original procurement contract? How did it take so many years before the incompatibility was found?

Which vendor or contractor was involved?

There are so many questions not being asked over a 1/2 Billion write off of Ontario Tax Payer money.

One round trip daily

Weekdays: 06:16 Stratford-08:47 Union & 16:52 Union-19:28 Stratford

Weekends: 08:49 Union-11:16 Stratford & 18:16 Stratford-20:45 Union

Weekday trains run express between Union & Bramalea. Weekend trains don't stop at Acton, Georgetown, Malton, Weston & Mount Dennis.

Kitchener & Guelph get one extra train in both directions on weekends

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share a new resource for local railfanning and transit watching. I have launched a continuous 24/7 live feed of the Lakeshore West tracks running through the Swansea Corridor.

The feed features a custom live tracking board running on the official Metrolinx API, so you can see active train departures, trip statuses, and system delays right alongside the video before the trains enter the frame.

Drop by anytime to relax, watch the meets, or help log train timestamps in the chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HongS1sx4pY

Big thanks to the mod team for letting me share this with the community!