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  • Gatineau Tramway: An overview of the project for the West of Gatineau

    Gatineau Tramway: An overview of the project for the West of Gatineau
    2023/02/24
    Gatineau is the 4th largest city by population in the Province of Quebec and borders Canada's capital, Ottawa in Ontario. A significant portion of the population, over 60,000 crosses the interprovincial bridges every day to travel between their place of work and their home. With the population and development quickly growing in both Aylmer and the Plateau, a more sustainable and higher capacity transit option is needed to continue to properly serve the West of Gatineau. A tramway was determined to be the best option for its increased capacity over buses and bus rapid transit, as well as the lower environmental impact it would bring in our battle against climate change. The tramway would cross into Ottawa and arrive in proximity to the existing Ottawa O-Train Line 1, thereby facilitating transfers and allowing easy access for passengers whom have a destination outside of the downtown core. In this video with Patrick Robert-Meunier of MOBI-O (Centre de gestion des déplacements de Gatineau), we discuss the Tramway project, where it will go, how it will enter Ottawa, the changes it will bring to the region and the current status of the project. Learn more about the Gatineau Tramway project by visiting the STO website: http://www.sto.ca/index.php?L=en&id=776 Express your support by joining La Coalition S'allier pour le tramway: https://www.sallierpourletramway.com/ Video by Shane Seguin
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  • Dedicated Tracks for the Corridor - An Overview of High Frequency Rail (HFR) in Canada

    Dedicated Tracks for the Corridor - An Overview of High Frequency Rail (HFR) in Canada
    2023/02/21
    On February 17, 2023, the Request for Qualifications for HFR was launched to pre-qualify up to 3 bidders for the Request for Proposals. As such, it is a great time to reflect on what is HFR and what it will mean for Canada. High Frequency Rail (HFR) is the current plan to improve passenger rail in the Corridor. By using dedicated tracks between Quebec City and Toronto, the travel experience is bound to improve considerably. With more frequent, reliable and faster trains, it is expected that an increasing number of people will choose to ride the rails instead of flying or driving, an important element in addressing the climate crisis. HFR will be the most transformative change to passenger rail in Canada since the incorporation of VIA Rail in 1977. Video by David Bellerive (@dbellerive15)
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  • The Plan To Bring High Speed Rail to the Corridor - Alstom's Proposal for High Frequency Rail (HFR)

    The Plan To Bring High Speed Rail to the Corridor - Alstom's Proposal for High Frequency Rail (HFR)
    2023/02/01
    While the procurement for High Frequency Rail (HFR) continues, there is a lot that remains unknown about what the future of passenger rail will be like in the Corridor. Alstom decided to go public with their vision of this future. Instead of opting for the current design goal of 200km/h tracks and service, Alstom believe that High Speed Rail (HSR) with maximum speeds of 300km/h might be the better solution to increase ridership and the modal share of passenger rail. Join us as we go over their plan and what the future could look like. Huge thanks to High Speed Rail Canada for releasing the presentation deck and maps used throughout the video. https://www.highspeedrailcanada.com/2023/01/Alstom-TGV-Ontario-Quebec.html Bruno Marchand en faveur du TGV (La Presse) https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2023-01-24/bruno-marchand-en-faveur-du-tgv.php Alstom propose à nouveau un TGV entre Québec et Toronto (Journal de Montréal) https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2023/01/24/alstom-propose-a-nouveau-un-tgv-entre-quebec-et-toronto Le projet de TGV mérite d’être étudié, estime Plante https://journalmetro.com/actualites/2991135/tgv-montreal-favorable-a-letude-du-projet/ Video by David Bellerive (@dbellerive15).
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    6 分
  • The Story of Toronto's Airport Link: An Overview of the Union Pearson Express

    The Story of Toronto's Airport Link: An Overview of the Union Pearson Express
    2023/01/18
    As Toronto Pearson became an increasingly important airport in the 1980s, the necessity for a proper connection to downtown Toronto became obvious to planners. Various studies and failed projects would ultimately lead to the opening of the Union Pearson Express, also referred to as UPX and UP Express, in June 2015. The 22.5km line runs between Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 and Union Station, with intermediate stops at Weston and Bloor. It is operated by Metrolinx and runs using Nippon Sharryo DMU train sets, a unique type in Canada. The line operates every 15 minutes and offers the quickest link between Downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson. While at first it was far from successful, the line has become increasingly popular leading to questions about it's future and potential upgrades needed. Let's explore how UP Express came to be, after decades of planning and failed projects. To learn more about Union Pearson Express and other rail projects and systems throughout Canada, make sure to visit our website: https://www.railfans.ca Video by David Bellerive (@DBellerive15)
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  • An Overview of the Blue Line (Line 5) of Montreal's Metro system

    An Overview of the Blue Line (Line 5) of Montreal's Metro system
    2023/01/12
    Line 5 is an east-to-west line that runs north of the downtown core, between Snowdon and Saint-Michel Stations, and provides a connection to the Université-de-Montréal campus. The line is comprised of 12 stations and is 9.7km in length. The line initially opened on June 16, 1986, with the Saint-Michel to De Castelnau section. This was followed by the opening of De Castelnau to Parc on June 15, 1987, and finally Parc to Snowdon on January 5, 1988. Since that time, no further expansions of the line have been completed, however, in 2018, both the federal and provincial governments committed to funding an extension from Saint-Michel to Anjou. Major works are expected to begin in 2023 with a projected opening in 2029. Special thanks to Derek Ellis, creator of the Rail Fans Canada Map (map.railfans.ca) © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Station information was written by Shane Seguin and Mathieu Fortin
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    16 分
  • The Challenges of Connecting Montréal-Trudeau with the Réseau Express Métropolitain: An Overview

    The Challenges of Connecting Montréal-Trudeau with the Réseau Express Métropolitain: An Overview
    2023/01/01
    As progress continues on the Réseau Express Métropolitain, the Airport Branch of the REM faces significant delays that have led to its opening to be pushed back to 2027. Let’s explore some of the reasons causing the delays and where the branch will go. The Airport Branch of the REM will branch off from the mainline at Bois-Franc and serve two brand-new stations: Marie-Curie and YUL-Aéroport-Montréal-Trudeau. Both stations will be underground along a 2.5km single bore tunnel that was completed in July 2022. Work will continue on the stations and guideway over the coming years, with testing to start in 2026 and for the segment to open in 2027. To learn more about the Réseau Express Métropolitain, visit our website: https://rem.railfans.ca/ Explore the alignment of the REM and various other networks throughout Canada: https://map.railfans.ca/ Video by David Bellerive (@dbellerive15)
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  • Connecting New Communities and Improving Service: An Overview of Stage 2's Southern Extension

    Connecting New Communities and Improving Service: An Overview of Stage 2's Southern Extension
    2022/12/30
    View our latest snapshot updates of O-Train Stage 2 and learn how you can share your pictures with us by visiting https://otrain.railfans.ca/snapshot O-Train Line 2 first opened on October 15, 2001, and featured 5 stations from Bayview in the north to Greenboro in the south. The O-Train is quickly being expanded to add additional service coverage in the East, West and South of Ottawa, in a project called Stage 2 LRT. In this video, we will be providing an overview of the Southern Extension of O-Train Line 2, which will extend service south to Limebank in Riverside South, as well as the Airport Link (or Line 4) that will service the Ottawa International Airport. This project will increase the length of Line 2 from 8km to 20km and feature a total of 11 new and existing stations. An interesting particularity of this segment is that it will feature several elevated segments along the line. A separate spur line, Line 4 or the Airport Link, will run between the South Keys Station and the Airport, providing an O-Train connection between the Airport terminal and the rest of the O-Train network. It will feature a length of 4km and have 3 stations (including South Keys). Video by Shane Seguin Drone photos by Patrick McKay (@PatrickTMcKay) Additional photos by David Bellerive (@dbellerive15) and Derek Ellis (@deellisd)
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    7 分
  • From the Transitway to the O-Train: An Overview of Stage 2’s Western Expansion

    From the Transitway to the O-Train: An Overview of Stage 2’s Western Expansion
    2022/12/27
    O-Train Line 1 (Stage 1) opened on September 14, 2019, and featured 13 stations from Blair in the east to Tunney’s Pasture in the west. The O-Train is quickly being expanded to add additional service coverage in the East, West and South of Ottawa, in a project called Stage 2 LRT. This video will provide an overview of the Western Extension of O-Train Line 1, which will extend service West of Tunney’s Pasture station to Moodie (near Kanata) and Algonquin (in Nepean). Stage 2 will see O-Train Line 1 split into two lines, Line 1 and Line 3. The main difference will be west of Lincoln Fields station where the line splits into two: Line 1, which continues to Algonquin Station to the Southwest, and Line 3, which continues to Moodie Station to the west. This line extension will be 15km in length and add 11 stations to Line 1 and Line 3. An interesting particularity of this segment is that it will feature several tunnel segments in the alignment. Once completed, local bus routes will be realigned to directly serve the nearest O-Train station, thereby providing a quick and convenient connection to the O-Train and the rest of the city. View our latest snapshot updates of O-Train Stage 2 and learn how you can share your pictures with us by visiting https://otrain.railfans.ca/snapshot Video by Shane Seguin Drone photos by Patrick McKay (Twitter @PatrickTMcKay)
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    7 分