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Originally Posted by d_jeffrey
With the law approving a US pre-clearance border patrol at the Central Station passing parliament a few weeks ago, it is essential to centralize all rail links to this station. Especially with future connexions to Boston and Washington.
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Originally Posted by lrt's friend
We cannot disconnect VIA service from Central Station.
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Yeah, of course I wasn't saying we should kick out VIA of Central Station entirely. However, if we have to scrap the REM or change the whole project to save 20 minutes on the TGF, the choice is pretty logical.
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Originally Posted by d_jeffrey
There is false information spreading that the REM will kill VIA's HSF and VIA won't be able to go to Central station from the North. There are tracks CURRENTLY being used by VIA trains that go around the mountain, it adds 18-20 minutes to the trip compared to using the tunnel directly. VIA used to have an electric tractor to push trains up the tunnel but decided for operations that going around the mountain is easier, even if it's longer.
Even with the added 20 minutes, it will still be shorter to go from Central Station to QC City from the North Shore than the current route. And for people who don't want to lose 20 minutes, they will be able to disembark at the REM station.
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I'm not that familiar with VIA's operations outside the Montreal-Toronto corridor. Which tracks are you referring to?