Comments on: Second Train to Canada Starts Next Wednesday Thursday! http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/ Transit in the Greater Seattle Area Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:57:48 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Barman http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62515 Barman Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:11:42 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62515 This also works great for bar/club nights in Vancouver. My friend and I will be going up next month in the evening and coming back the following morning. This also works great for bar/club nights in Vancouver. My friend and I will be going up next month in the evening and coming back the following morning.

]]> By: Andrea C. http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62263 Andrea C. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:12:48 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62263 Tim F. All in a day's work for our esteemed federal govt. These are the same clowns who instituted an immediate visa requirement (i.e. no advance notice, unless one week counts) to all Mexican and Czech nationals travelling to Canada. This caused untold inconvenience and stress all the way down the line, from airlines to travel agents to embassies and, of course, to individuals. It forced many people to cancel their travel plans at the height of the holiday season, and added an high stress component to so-called pleasure travel for those who perservered. Wishy-washy is too kind. Tim F.

All in a day’s work for our esteemed federal govt. These are the same clowns who instituted an immediate visa requirement (i.e. no advance notice, unless one week counts) to all Mexican and Czech nationals travelling to Canada. This caused untold inconvenience and stress all the way down the line, from airlines to travel agents to embassies and, of course, to individuals. It forced many people to cancel their travel plans at the height of the holiday season, and added an high stress component to so-called pleasure travel for those who perservered.

Wishy-washy is too kind.

]]> By: Lloyd http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62093 Lloyd Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:17:25 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62093 Ah, I get it - the 8 car Mt Adams train will used pretty much exclusively on 510/517 whilst the other four 9 car trains will rotate through all services between EUG and VAC. Ah, I get it – the 8 car Mt Adams train will used pretty much exclusively on 510/517 whilst the other four 9 car trains will rotate through all services between EUG and VAC.

]]> By: tim f. http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62088 tim f. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:07:19 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-62088 washdot is indeed correct. amtrak was informed yesterday of the train going through on the 19th and everyone was in full panic mode today. jobs were abolished and put up for bid again so that we can get everything ready for the 19th. thanks for being so wishy washy canada! washdot is indeed correct. amtrak was informed yesterday of the train going through on the 19th and everyone was in full panic mode today. jobs were abolished and put up for bid again so that we can get everything ready for the 19th. thanks for being so wishy washy canada!

]]> By: Kyle http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61941 Kyle Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:49:05 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61941 It almost sounds like you grew up there. Fairhaven perhaps? ;) It almost sounds like you grew up there. Fairhaven perhaps? ;)

]]> By: Mickymse http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61922 Mickymse Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:45:50 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61922 If it did, I would take it up to my parents because it would be more convenient (even with my Nexus card)... but the tracks swing out to the East and cross out by New West and Burnaby. It provides a good view of parts of the SkyTrain track, though. It's also why there's a bit of a time loss coming into Vancouver. If it did, I would take it up to my parents because it would be more convenient (even with my Nexus card)… but the tracks swing out to the East and cross out by New West and Burnaby. It provides a good view of parts of the SkyTrain track, though. It’s also why there’s a bit of a time loss coming into Vancouver.

]]> By: Tom Box http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61919 Tom Box Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:03:35 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61919 Oops, the URL didn't come through. I meant to say "... according to ..." <a HREF="http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak" rel="nofollow">http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak</A> Oops, the URL didn’t come through. I meant to say “… according to …”
http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak

]]> By: Tom Box http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61918 Tom Box Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:01:26 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61918 Southward service starts Aug 20, but northward service starts Aug 19, according to . Southward service starts Aug 20, but northward service starts Aug 19, according to .

]]> By: Brian Bundridge http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61914 Brian Bundridge Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:29:43 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61914 The Amtrak Reservations System now has the train available, starting August 20, 2009. The trip is slated to be between 7 hours and 55 minutes (Northbound) to 8 hours and 15 minutes (Southbound) to cover the 320 mile distance with a cost between $48 to $65 one way between Vancouver, B.C. and Portland, Oregon The Amtrak Reservations System now has the train available, starting August 20, 2009. The trip is slated to be between 7 hours and 55 minutes (Northbound) to 8 hours and 15 minutes (Southbound) to cover the 320 mile distance with a cost between $48 to $65 one way between Vancouver, B.C. and Portland, Oregon

]]> By: Anandakos http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61889 Anandakos Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:28 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61889 Daniel, I seriously doubt the people around Lake Samish would go for an HSR line along their pretty little lake. They've already got I-5; give them a break. Besides, once you get over the hill west of Lake Samish, you're at the east edge of Fairhaven. Where are you going to put the tracks from there? If there is ever HSR to Vancouver it's going to have to tunnel through Chuckanut Mountain from Blanchard to the Lagoon below Spokane Street with a new straight tunnel under the point west of the lagoon. Unfortunately, that bypasses the spectacularly beautiful 25 mile and hour trackage along Bellingham Bay through Larrabee State Park. Ride it now while it's still in use. In fifteen years it will be bypassed. Daniel,

I seriously doubt the people around Lake Samish would go for an HSR line along their pretty little lake. They’ve already got I-5; give them a break. Besides, once you get over the hill west of Lake Samish, you’re at the east edge of Fairhaven. Where are you going to put the tracks from there?

If there is ever HSR to Vancouver it’s going to have to tunnel through Chuckanut Mountain from Blanchard to the Lagoon below Spokane Street with a new straight tunnel under the point west of the lagoon. Unfortunately, that bypasses the spectacularly beautiful 25 mile and hour trackage along Bellingham Bay through Larrabee State Park.

Ride it now while it’s still in use. In fifteen years it will be bypassed.

]]> By: Anandakos http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61888 Anandakos Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:10 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61888 Daniel, I seriously doubt the people around Lake Samish would go for an HSR line along their pretty little lake. They've already got I-5; give them a break. Besides, once you over the hill west of Lake Samish, you're at the east edge of Fairhaven. Where are you going to put the tracks from there? If there is ever HSR to Vancouver it's going to have to tunnel through Chuckanut Mountain from Blanchard to the Lagoon below Spokane Street with a new straight tunnel under the point west of the lagoon. Unfortunately, that bypasses the spectacularly beautiful 25 mile and hour trackage along Bellingham Bay through Larrabee State Park. Ride it now while it's still in use. In fifteen years it will be bypassed. Daniel,

I seriously doubt the people around Lake Samish would go for an HSR line along their pretty little lake. They’ve already got I-5; give them a break. Besides, once you over the hill west of Lake Samish, you’re at the east edge of Fairhaven. Where are you going to put the tracks from there?

If there is ever HSR to Vancouver it’s going to have to tunnel through Chuckanut Mountain from Blanchard to the Lagoon below Spokane Street with a new straight tunnel under the point west of the lagoon. Unfortunately, that bypasses the spectacularly beautiful 25 mile and hour trackage along Bellingham Bay through Larrabee State Park.

Ride it now while it’s still in use. In fifteen years it will be bypassed.

]]> By: Lloyd http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61881 Lloyd Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:44:54 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61881 Indeed - kudos on the excellent photos. Indeed – kudos on the excellent photos.

]]> By: john gray http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61880 john gray Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:39:50 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61880 Brian: All your photo's have been really good for past Link and todays photo. Keep up the good work! Brian: All your photo’s have been really good for past Link and todays photo. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Daniel http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61879 Daniel Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:24:57 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61879 Vancouver is definitely meant for transit usage and is such a great city. Now with begging the legislature, also add in some dollars to build a dedicated HSR line along the I-5 up to Bellingham then to the border to speed up travel. 4 hours is ridiculous and I believe it takes 90 minutes to go from Bellingham across the border? Time for an HSL for 125 mph. Vancouver is definitely meant for transit usage and is such a great city. Now with begging the legislature, also add in some dollars to build a dedicated HSR line along the I-5 up to Bellingham then to the border to speed up travel. 4 hours is ridiculous and I believe it takes 90 minutes to go from Bellingham across the border? Time for an HSL for 125 mph.

]]> By: Lloyd http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61873 Lloyd Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:56:01 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61873 Will they be offering the breakfast/dinner w/ table service as on 510/517 before the Talgo refurb program began? Will they be offering the breakfast/dinner w/ table service as on 510/517 before the Talgo refurb program began?

]]> By: tim f. http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61868 tim f. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:23:21 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61868 that is indeed a nice shot. good spot to shoot it from. i hate all those charlie's produce truckers though, they park so close to the wye tracks and always try to run in front of our train on that crossing. that is indeed a nice shot. good spot to shoot it from. i hate all those charlie’s produce truckers though, they park so close to the wye tracks and always try to run in front of our train on that crossing.

]]> By: Andrew Smith http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61865 Andrew Smith Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:08:55 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61865 Christ, Brian, that's another brilliant shot. Why aren't you a professional photographer? Christ, Brian, that’s another brilliant shot. Why aren’t you a professional photographer?

]]> By: Matt http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61861 Matt Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:00:59 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61861 It's good to see the night market back. I read somewhere a couple years ago that it wasn't properly permitted and got shut down right in the middle of a summer season. It's really fun. It's almost too bad that the Amtrak doesn't stop in Richmond – I'm not sure where the tracks go, though. Sure, you can ride the Canada Line back, but Richmond is such a cool destination in its own right. It’s good to see the night market back. I read somewhere a couple years ago that it wasn’t properly permitted and got shut down right in the middle of a summer season. It’s really fun. It’s almost too bad that the Amtrak doesn’t stop in Richmond – I’m not sure where the tracks go, though. Sure, you can ride the Canada Line back, but Richmond is such a cool destination in its own right.

]]> By: Matt http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61860 Matt Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:58:43 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61860 I can't sleep while I drive? Oops. I can’t sleep while I drive? Oops.

]]> By: Matt http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61859 Matt Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:57:48 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/08/12/second-train-to-canada-starts-next-wednesday/#comment-61859 Doesn't the rail line through North Vancouver go through like Port Moody? It would be a long ride. Too bad VIA Rail doesn't have the old North Van-Prince George DMU train any longer. Doesn’t the rail line through North Vancouver go through like Port Moody? It would be a long ride. Too bad VIA Rail doesn’t have the old North Van-Prince George DMU train any longer.

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