tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post290147445486752788..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: The aftermathC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-20688761426415622652015-06-02T08:53:55.125-04:002015-06-02T08:53:55.125-04:00Robert, the only people that win in a lawsuit like...Robert, the only people that win in a lawsuit like that are the lawyers. Surely Metrolinx's money is better spent on service improvements than lawyers, no?<br /><br />Besides, I don't think there's anything in GO's Tariff or the Metrolinx Act that guarantees the trains/buses will run on-time. To play devil's advocate, I don't think it's reasonable to expect that the service will <i>never</i> be delayed (and that's exactly what I'd argue if I was a lawyer).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792305829426206758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-47399807284232750432015-06-01T16:03:46.768-04:002015-06-01T16:03:46.768-04:00Have you considered a class action law suit? Sue G...Have you considered a class action law suit? Sue GO/Metrolynx for a $100 - $200 for each really late passenger to cover lost wages, extra costs for baby sitters, taxis etc. Money is the only thing that will get their attention. It may take awhile but it would get their head out of their asses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186212591522101893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-89200323033728436532015-05-29T22:00:08.898-04:002015-05-29T22:00:08.898-04:00the VIA train got priority
While riding the VIA a...<i> the VIA train got priority</i><br /><br />While riding the VIA as a commuter from Kitchener over 10 years ago I was told by the VIA conductor that on the CN lines (all of them except Milton) the freight trains get top priority, the GO trains are next, and the VIA trains have lowest priority. It goes in order of who pays the most for track allowance, and since VIA was part of CN they didn't pay, and got no priority.<br /><br />Of course, that may have been sophistry to deflect blame. Same old, same old.<br /><br />--Bob JonkmanBob Jonkmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-87281273857133136632015-05-26T15:29:59.416-04:002015-05-26T15:29:59.416-04:00A nearly 50 minute delay on a broken switch betwee...A nearly 50 minute delay on a broken switch between Burlington and Aldershot yesterday left me nearly 40 minutes late for my daughter's first game of the season. I am not out any money for missed day care, but I think I am beyond the point of feeling that a refund of my ride for EXCESSIVE delays constitutes a fair trade off. <br />And of course after all of that, the VIA train got priority through the clusterf**k. <br /><br />At this point I have zero confidence in GO or Metrolinx to address this. The same switch points in the East and West are constantly breaking down. We have money for an overpriced (and what will ultimately be under used) express to Pearson (which I might add gets priority as well over GO Traffic on the lines they share), but nothing to fix up or replace VITAL infrastructure.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686328222625845902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-48626852629566963512015-05-26T11:51:14.700-04:002015-05-26T11:51:14.700-04:00That's one of society's biggest problems:
...That's one of society's biggest problems:<br />The fact that too many responsibilities are put upon the average person instead of the Ones-In-Charge who actually have control over things.Tal Hartsfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077424958233740898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-58897503001093055402015-05-26T11:48:12.730-04:002015-05-26T11:48:12.730-04:00I'm not sure I believe an act of vandalism cou...I'm not sure I believe an act of vandalism could cause the issues that happened multiple days randomly (sounds very dramatic though). I think it is nothing more than an antiquated signal system that needs to be updated. <br />Anon at 10:53 on days like that I just get my refund from GO the legit way because GO transit can punish you a lot worse if you get caught. Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747774356428753615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-20805746057585049712015-05-26T11:11:22.422-04:002015-05-26T11:11:22.422-04:00So you do this when you know there's a delay?So you do this when you know there's a delay? C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-45337676834776751492015-05-26T10:53:29.424-04:002015-05-26T10:53:29.424-04:00Usually on delays like this, I punish GO transit b...Usually on delays like this, I punish GO transit by boarding the train by not paying and taking my chances. Works everytime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-55629989998006984712015-05-26T09:54:38.384-04:002015-05-26T09:54:38.384-04:00Please elaborate because of this is true, why not ...Please elaborate because of this is true, why not tell the Toronto Star and for what incident are you referring to? Signals or a switch? Can you email me the name of the investigating officer for the police detachment that would have been notified as this is tampering and it's a criminal offence. I can be reached by text 905 442 7423 or email cj@thiscrazytrain.com<br /><br />So, carrying on with your claim, has this been the case for every switch and track malfunction? What security measures are being taken to prevent future vandalism?C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-74956922942912385302015-05-26T09:26:04.715-04:002015-05-26T09:26:04.715-04:00If only people knew that someone had cut wires in ...If only people knew that someone had cut wires in an act of vandalism ........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-73243111451192354882015-05-26T08:33:17.633-04:002015-05-26T08:33:17.633-04:00Plus, the hoops of fire that many passengers have ...Plus, the hoops of fire that many passengers have to go through to even COLLECT legitimate refunds in situations like these just add insult to injury. Seems like Metrolinx is taking a page out of Hydro One's ignominious customer service book, in my opinion.Nora1968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-64504090138663413932015-05-26T07:51:23.165-04:002015-05-26T07:51:23.165-04:00Exactly. Keep your refunds. I don't pay more i...Exactly. Keep your refunds. I don't pay more in fare each year just so GO can refunds its passenger base but Metrolinx has no accountability for the failures that contribute to the malfunctions. The Service Guarantee does little to make customers feel like our time matters. Take the money and fix the problem. C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-53609763217174483972015-05-26T07:45:29.515-04:002015-05-26T07:45:29.515-04:00Even if only half the riders submit service guaran...Even if only half the riders submit service guarantees you'd think it would be more economical for GO to just rip out the misbehaving switch and put in a whole new one rather than letting these delays persist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-18789650613661102242015-05-26T07:42:16.740-04:002015-05-26T07:42:16.740-04:00The interesting thing is the Ombudsman last night ...The interesting thing is the Ombudsman last night tweeted about it, practically soliciting commentary on whether he should investigate GO. That will get them sweating.outburstnoreply@blogger.com