^^Why isn't there a sad nod emoticon, unless that is a sadistic grin nodding emoticon, in that case...
Waterloo Warrior, well said. I see the possible GO extension into New Hamburg as an opportunity for people to commute into Kitchener or Guelph, or as a local train service for people to then transfer to a VIA train for Toronto. Unlike toronto, I wonder if Baden/New Hamburg has enough density to warrant such a service, or if could be better served by coaches. The most feasible option I see for a line with a few self propelled rail cars to be run in both directions between New Hamburg and Guelph with these possible stops.
New Hamburg -> Baden - Fischer-Hallman - Downtown Kitchener - Breslau - Guelph
I'm also worried that GO-esque service to Wilmont will help encourage more cookie cutter suburban sprawl like Vaughan or Milton or Barrhaven (South-West Ottawa). But, I do believe that the western part of our region is underserviced by transit and either GO or GRT should at least provide some service to these areas.
In any case, with the Baden New Hamburg GO acting as a case study, it would entertain the possiblity of the reactivation of the Elmira Line.
Also, What does this announcement mean for the Cambridge GO extension from Milton?