[Berklon]

I mentioned to a few people who live in the east end of Hamilton and in Stoney Creek (who take the GO to Toronto) that there could be a GO Station on the Hamilton/Stoney Creek border. They didn't see the point and felt it would be better to continue to drive to Burlington for their commute.

I was surprised they felt that way until they gave me their reasons - which I can understand. It takes them roughly 15 minutes to drive to the Burlington station. It would take around 30-35 minutes for the train to travel from the Hamilton/Stoney Creek border to the Burlington station (since it takes 20 minutes from Hunter to Burlington). So basically taking the GO from the east end of Hamilton would add 15-20 minutes to their commute each way (30-40 minutes per day).

Money plays a factor as well. It costs $245 for a monthly GO pass from Burlington to Toronto, where it costs $285 from Hunter... and will probably be $295-$300 from the Hamilton/Stoney Creek border. So basically they'd be paying around $50-$55 more per month.

They would also have to match Burlington's train service as people sometimes need to leave to work later in the morning, and also leave for home later when they put in some OT.

I understand their position and I think it'll be a tough sell to convert these east-end Hamilton commuters who drive to Burlington station.