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Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse
Keep in mind that much of the benefit to HFR isn't increases in the scheduled speeds, but rather in the observed speeds by preventing delays and disruptions from other rail traffic.
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So, perception, not actual... Then it even more falls under white elephant category. See, if you had stuck with the schedule speeds being the real thing, then it might not be as perception is something that a white elephant project tries to capitalize on.
The SRT is a white elephant as it was used to try to show how something could be done, but not actually show it in it's grandeur. For example, the ICTS can be automated, but the SRT did not do that. The guideway was not built for future rolling stock. The Skytrain, on the other hand is not a white elephant as it utilizes everything to ensure it is successful. They are planning to replace the SRT, which makes it even more a white elephant.
HFR will need to be rebuilt in sections to straighten it to get higher speeds.
Strike 1.
HFR will not speed anything up by much.
Strike 2
HFR Does not hit any major existing stations outside of their termini
Strike 3.
HFR does not hit any major urban areas except Peterborough.
Strike 4
HFR will become obsolete if the province or Via decided to pursue HSR, as the Lakeshore route is better suited to complement a HSR route.
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The only benefit for HFR will be once it leave the CP Agincourt Yard, it can run uninterrupted to Ottawa. It will not be a miracle cure, but a bandaid solution.