The future of Hamilton's public transit

[JoeyColeman]

A lot depends on where the fourth train out of Hamilton fits into the schedule and how that effects passenger loads overall. The 0704 is extremely busy right now. If it remains the last train out of Hamilton, they will have to make it an express due to capacity issues.

I love the days when it's packed and some dumbass won't clear the doors at Oakville. I understand why they try to get on board.

If there is a 0724 - 0734 train, this may alleviate a lot of the overcrowding issue on the 0704.

The irony is that if GO cuts stops to deal with overcrowding, it may actually make the overcrowding worse. The faster the train gets to Toronto, the more attractive it becomes for Hamilton, Waterdown, and West Burlington commuters.

I'd hate to be a transit planner for GO these days - so many demands with limited resources, both in terms of money and tracktime.