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Originally Posted by DC83
^^ problem with QEW Express vs Lakeshore West Express is that the Train ISN'T express to Downtown Toronto at all... and it's also a lot lengthier than the QEW Express bus.
Lakeshore W runs express from Hamilton GO to Clarkson (I believe?), Then stops at every stop between Clarkson & Union (except Exhibition).
The only way I can see them eliminating this route is when the lines are electrified, and the strip between Burlington GO & Hamilton GO (North or TH&B) isn't so excrusiatingly long/slow/irritating!
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I don't think the train is currently referred to as 'Express', I don't know where you are getting that phrase. The news article from today, refers to the new proposed services as 'Express', but I don't think today's service has ever been referred to as 'Express'.
To set the record straight.
- Eastbound (morning) all stops to Oakville, and then express to Union.
- Westbound (evening) express to Clarkson and all stops to Hamilton GO Centre.
While I agree there is often time saving on the bus (it's generally my evening choice), it's not that significant (note these are scheduled times and are subject be hit, or missed).
- Train time - 1:09 to 1:19 (depends on departure time)
- Bus non-rush hour - 1 hour
- Bus rush hour - 1.5 hours (though it often beats it)