11-17-2019, 09:50 PM
(11-17-2019, 09:29 PM)timio Wrote: There are ways they could minimize freight-caused delays on the existing route, but it involves a 3rd track through Brampton (sizeable property impact) and a rail-rail grade separation west of Mount Pleasant (less property impact, but would take some time as there is no way CN would temper traffic to allow expedited construction)
I would guess a fair number of residents in the new subdivision going in east of Breslau would be Toronto-bound commuters, which would lead towards part of the large expected passenger volume.
Also, in suburban areas, station with parking deserts tend to have higher passenger volume than those with little to no parking. Unfortunate, but 'tis the reality today.
Minimize sure, but not eliminate, I mean, I don't think it's possible to have continuous Metrolinx rails between KW and Toronto which do not cross or share with CN at any time without building the bypass, I'm guessing that isn't what is proposed in that option, even if it was possible.
It's also going to cost them the ability to do a fully electrified catenary system, which is a shame, it'll make electrification more risky. It will also mean polluting freight trains will continue through the middle of populated areas.
As for parking, that is the situation yes, but you'll also find that a most suburban GO stations they've gone to considerable lengths to make a car the ONLY way to access a station. I've walked to some before and I was made to feel very unwelcome. This is a choice, not an inherent design. I've heard they want to correct this, but the problem is all of their modeling is based on the status quo.