Friday, January 24, 2014

My Lord, it's just been a buffet of spendi-- uh, news, these past two days from the folks at Metrolinx

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Ontario orders new GO Transit rail cars from Bombardier Read more:  http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/ontario-orders-new-go-transit-rail-cars-f...
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I finally took a look at the photo of the new GO trains we'll get within 18 years

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The 18 years is not me trying to be funny. It is fact . TomW keeps making comments on my post from last night about this and I was like, ...
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Maybe I should start a weekly segment called, "What does Bill say?" Because we need to know.

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Tuesday night's train fight involving a disabled tractor trailer and my rant the next day caused quite a stir among those in the rail s...
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

And just in time to soften the blow before our fares increase on February 1, Metrolinx releases this gem...

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GO train makeover will offer a plusher, greener commute Published: Today at 4:26 PM http://bit.ly/M0bqS9 This article was sent from...
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Oh look. Metrolinx built a locomotive just for me

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When you see it ... We can all thank RailPictures  for this demonic eye candy.
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This headline makes me want to start drinking

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Washington Metro subway buys Presto system via The Toronto Star Washington Metro riders will be getting their own version of the  P...
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Bag rider and his strategic game of "douche"

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Packed express train -- boarding. You can't sit here...  ... And you can't sit here   Thanks to A.L. for documenting this ...
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Speaking of train/vehicle collisions, this is the only one you are allowed to laugh at

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#gotrainprobs - for the elite

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Really? He should have hashtagged this with #commutersindistress (Eye roll).
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tractor trailer dies on train tracks. Milton GO train comes along and punches it. Passengers stuck for three hours waiting for cops to break it up

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Photo by thee_armoni via Instagram Ridiculous. GO has never made an effort to be transparent and communicate with its customers Metrol...
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Someone made fake signs and posted them throughout the UK's London Underground

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Reader kindly asks that we don't judge a book by its cover

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This message is important. Just this morning a very able-bodied woman, at least she appeared able-bodied to those who glared at her - smoker...
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Working this weather like a boss ... that or I'm about to rob your house

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I was out for 2 hours power-walking tonight. I walked 10k. My balaclava froze to my face. True story.
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We should all be proud of Lori! It can be scary to speak up

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from:   Lori M to:   "cj@thiscrazytrain.com" date:  Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 9:37 PM subject:  I am proud of me This morning wh...
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No, we won't wait while your friend grabs a coffee!!! WHAT THE HELL?

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Submitted via email  CJ - Jesus! The sense of entitlement exhibited by GO bus passengers causes my eyeballs to fall out of their sockets s...
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Monday, January 20, 2014

Friday's comedy of errors

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On the Lakeshore East, there was a service suspension sometime before 3 pm. I know this because two co-workers whose text message alerts act...
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You don't need to sit here. Them bags are tired

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Submitted via email Hey CJ, came across this lovely couple on the Barrie line today. This isn't the first time I've seen them do t...
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Last Tuesday's GO Train "pedestrian fatality" on the Barrie line -- he has a name

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Alexander Nicholas Roy-Lachapelle  was the only child of his parents, Richard and Marsha, of Aurora. He was 17. Two days after his death...
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Friday, January 17, 2014

You had one job!

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I hope someone spills coffee on you. Inspired by "Because it's Friday"

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(Submitted by email) Dear Idiot Lady On The GO Train That Spilled Coffee On Me This Morning: I have no idea why on a crowded train you d...