Confederation Line (Stage 1) | In Service 1.0 - Page 587

roger1818 · #**11721** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

Radio-Canada's Gilles Taillon has a video of everyone crammed in the double decker bus.

https://twitter.com/GillesTaillon/status/1164941926954676226

And CTV's Joanne Schnurr's video of the train ride.

https://twitter.com/JoanneCTV/status/1164947358922285056

Maybe taking the DD to Blair before hoping on the train was a strategic move by the City; it shows how much more spacious the trains are. Of course, in the big picture, that's irrelevant considering OC will probably unload 10 bus fulls (or around that number) on one train. Loading and uploading will still be much quicker and easier with trains thanks to the 14 doors vs the 1 or 2 doors per bus.

You are most likely correct.

roger1818 · #**11722** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Truenorth00

They aren't going to discuss at all about how they are launching with less capacity. Awesome.....

Did you really expect them to when you saw the list of special guests? This is a PR move through and through.

J.OT13 · #**11723** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Truenorth00

They aren't going to discuss at all about how they are launching with less capacity. Awesome.....

They haven't said anything so far. It's just a ride at this point.

We'll see if there is anything of substance that comes out of the 2:30 p.m. briefing.

Badyouken · #**11724** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:33 PM**

Multiple reports that cell service works in the tunnel.

Badyouken · #**11725** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:39 PM**

This photo cracked me up. I forgot that we still need payphones:

J.OT13 · #**11726** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Badyouken

Multiple reports that cell service works in the tunnel.

That, I'm sure, is everyone's #1 priority!!

roger1818 · #**11727** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

That, I'm sure, is everyone's #1 priority!!

Certainly the reporters' priority, so that they can keep tweeting.

J.OT13 · #**11728** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Badyouken

This photo cracked me up. I forgot that we still need payphones:

Every-time I see one, I want to take a picture. An endangered species!!

Where are you getting your info and pictures? I'm trying to follow as many of the politicians and media as possible.

Badyouken · #**11729** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Badyouken

This photo cracked me up. I forgot that we still need payphones:

The station looks good, though. I like those vertical light strips.

Badyouken · #**11730** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:47 PM**

Beautiful.

J.OT13 · #**11731** Posted **Aug 23, 2019, 5:53 PM**

Looks like Shane scored a ride!! Good to see someone outside the world of politics and media, a guy who is passionate about rail and provides an important public service on a volunteer basis, getting the invitation!!

From O-Train Fans:

https://twitter.com/OTrainFans613/status/1164957469610823681