12-07-2014, 05:09 PM
I'm curious what factors are considered for the viability of a stop. Why isn't Guelph under consideration when past studies of the full Windsor-Québec corridor include comparably-sized Kingston and Trois-Rivières? In 2031, perhaps a realistic timeframe for operation, the projected population has Guelph marginally larger than the other two cities at 175 000. I imagine there's also more travel between Guelph and Toronto/KW compared to Kingston and Toronto/Ottawa given the proximities.
Is it simply that stopping in Guelph would slow down the KW-Toronto segment too much? Speeds of 300km/h can be reached in 4.5 minutes and less time is required to brake. If boarding takes a couple minutes, this would add under 10 minutes to the trip. Would it be practical if only half of the trains stopped in Guelph with the rest being express between KW and Toronto?
I'm a bit biased living downtown Guelph and working downtown Kitchener. A 10 minute HSR commute would be glorious!
Is it simply that stopping in Guelph would slow down the KW-Toronto segment too much? Speeds of 300km/h can be reached in 4.5 minutes and less time is required to brake. If boarding takes a couple minutes, this would add under 10 minutes to the trip. Would it be practical if only half of the trains stopped in Guelph with the rest being express between KW and Toronto?
I'm a bit biased living downtown Guelph and working downtown Kitchener. A 10 minute HSR commute would be glorious!