The only reason I can think of the flashing ditchlights is because those P42's were built to Amtrak specs except for gearing. In addition they were built...
... A friend who is not a member of this group (but is a frequent rail traveller) says there are two things to be thankful for when the Canadian is this late: ...
... Unfortunately gentleman ,There is no upgrade permitted from comfort (coach) or Comfort sleeper to Easterly class . overnite sales (up grade) are sold only...
VIA #1, as observed backing into Union Stn at 0750 EDT this morning. This is the same train that departed Toronto last Saturday and was reported to be turned...
... <icle_mlr@h...> wrote:> ... Yes, on-train upgrades are most definitely allowed from Comfort or Comfort Sleeper to Easterly class on the Ocean, when the...
In a message dated 9/1/05 9:20:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, david.brain@... writes: 1. The passengers are arriving on the finest train in the country...
Then perhaps you would be so kind as to inform us what the appropriate fare would be .. and while you are at it advise the marketing people responsible for...
London Free Press, London 150 Years SEPT. 1, 1936 New CNR station opens London mayor T. F. Kingsmill welcomes his British counterpart, Lord Mayor Sir Percy...
The rate sheets issued July 15, 2005 clearly indicate that upgrading to Easterly is available at $25 over the upgrade charge to upgrade to Comfort Sleepers. ...
... If an on-board upgrade doesn't include any meals, nor access to the Park car, why would anybody choose Easterly over Comfort Sleeper? The sleepers and the...
The on-train upgrade is supposed to give you the sleeping car only. That's why it's sold at a discount on the train. The $25 is added on to an already highly...
... But why would anyone choose to upgrade to Easterly instead of Comfort Sleeper, when the sleeping cars are identical? As far as I can see, you pay $25 more,...
It's a matter of choice. There are different amenities in the rooms. You would also get the use of the Park car. For some people, even in the evening, this...
There have been three train stations built in basically the same location since this one was built in 1936. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... [Easterly vs. Comfort Sleeper] What are these differences? (Not just idle curiosity, but something that might be of practical significance to me when...
I was looking through a series of old VIA timetables and started wondering about the Edmonton-Calgary dayliner (ex-CP) service. A few questions, if anybody...
On morning television today talking about cancellations and delays on most go train routes, but I did not happen to hear the reason why.. Anyone have further...
As reported by GO Transit...... Friday, September 02, 2005 08:29 Here is the information we have to report at this time: The 5:50 a.m. departure from Bramalea...
... most go train routes, but I did not happen to hear the reason why.. ... All GO Trains? The Lakeshore line seems to be unaffected. I dropped my daughter at...
Well, the person on television doing the traffic was obviously overzealous in her statement, but my radio on the drive into work (sadly, there is no GO train...
... I don't understand this statement. Why is it sad that there is no GO service to KW? VIA has a commuter train that services Toronto and is ideal for...
Whoa.. But I guess it's now time for a debate. First of all, I commute *to* kitchener-waterloo, NOT to toronto. Secondly, there is a steady stream of commuters...
... It sounds like that's what happened, but I don't know for sure. Can anybody confirm this? If I recall correctly, the connection to the Oakville Sub at...
Yes, the switches point the wrong way on the Oakville Sub. I'm not sure about the Galt sub. I suppose if the switch points face east on the Galt sub then the...
Hi Steve, ... area, ... thriving ... I do agree with your points, and all of this stuff changes if you are commuting TO KW, agreed. ... distances ... is a ... ...
... 1972, according to an table by Pat Scrimgeour listing the closure of stations in major cities, which appeared in the April 1994 Rail & Transit magazine. ...
Very interesting debate. Thanks for the kind replies =) Here's my last interjections on this subject, from below: A) VIA commuter pass is a viable alternative,...
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