GO Transit

[ac3r]

I think same thing applies here. This could be the test of tram - train technology in southwest Ontario and could open the door to a  Collingwood go train, Welland go train, or st Thomas passenger train. That is why I support this project.

In terms of this project being somewhat of a potential catalyst for better regional train service throughout Southern Ontario, I absolutely agree. We destroyed our train services in the 20th century thanks to cars and freeways. If we could return to an era of reliable train service throughout Southern Ontario I think that would be amazing. They have it all over Europe - they have trains that run even if they only carry small numbers of passengers each day. Why not rebuild this here? Think of the jobs it could create in construction, rail operation. How many economic benefits would open up if you could reach smaller cities or towns with good train service.

It would be incredible if they could electrify everything too, but even diesel would be fine. I could imagine a small trains like this able to serve nearby towns...Stratford, Woodstock, Elmira or whatever;