Seaboard92
Engineer
Here is a simple and really low cost option for a service increase. Run a thruway to connect Wolverine service 355 from VIA 73. And for going to Toronto connect Wolverine train No. 350 to VIA No. 78. Which whole not convenient as a direct train would allow for Chicago to Toronto.
Thruway services are fairly cheep to start up which helps the service. And with it being a new service probably could start with a van for the first year or two unless ridership is high enough to warrant a motor coach. But I would say once we reach the point of needing a motor coach the market would have proved itself for needing a direct rail connection.
The actual driving distance from the two stations is 5.9 miles. Google claims right now it takes 44 minutes to drive to Canada and roughly the same to drive back. The connection would be doable. Of course marketing it would help as well.
I have heard that's how Roanoke was able to acquire it's new yet to start service. Was that the thruway bus to and from Roanoke Valley was averaging 50 passengers a day going to the NER Lynchburger.
What do you guys think of this simple solution to link two world class cities together once again.
Thruway services are fairly cheep to start up which helps the service. And with it being a new service probably could start with a van for the first year or two unless ridership is high enough to warrant a motor coach. But I would say once we reach the point of needing a motor coach the market would have proved itself for needing a direct rail connection.
The actual driving distance from the two stations is 5.9 miles. Google claims right now it takes 44 minutes to drive to Canada and roughly the same to drive back. The connection would be doable. Of course marketing it would help as well.
I have heard that's how Roanoke was able to acquire it's new yet to start service. Was that the thruway bus to and from Roanoke Valley was averaging 50 passengers a day going to the NER Lynchburger.
What do you guys think of this simple solution to link two world class cities together once again.