What happens when a 1960s-style train system meets Canada’s largest city? GO Transit is a fantastic commuter rail system, but Toronto is growing faster than the trains can catch up. They now have the opportunity to become one of the best transit systems in North America…. as long as they stay on track.
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TORONTO #EglintonCrosstown#EglintonLRT#Metrolinx#Toronto Originally conceived in 2007, it’s taking Toronto more than 18 years to build Eglinton Crosstown LRT Line 5… So, will it ever open? 00:00 Intro 01:52 Transit City 03:41 The Big Move 06:04 The Big Freeze 09:44 Rob Ford 14:06 Metrolinx 18:31 Bombardier 21:17 Crosslinx 24:29 Conclusion In this video I break down what went wrong – from Transit City in 2007 to The Big Move by Metrolinx, Rob Ford’s cancellation era as well as lawsuits by Crosslinx plus where things stand today. @andriyasredel, like this video and comment below! (All opinions are my own. Archival clips/images used under fair dealing for news, commentary, and criticism).
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Ever wondered whether a train or a bus is the better choice for a trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls? In this video, I’m comparing the two modes of transport head-to-head! We’ll look at the costs, how fast each one gets you there, and which one is more convenient. 🛠️ Gear I Use: 👉🏻 Best Screen Recorder in the World → https://screenstudio.lemonsqueezy.com… 🎥 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo → https://amzn.to/3E2tzh 🎬 DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo → https://amzn.to/4j9Jr0z 💾 SanDisk Extreme Pro 256GB → https://amzn.to/4hZMDed 🔋 INIU Portable Power Bank → https://amzn.to/4j4puZ4 🎧 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones → https://amzn.to/3QWLjOk
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When it comes to torturous mega builds, Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown line is a classic of the genre. For more by The B1M subscribe now – https://bit.ly/the-b1m Full story here: https://theb1m.com/video/why-canada-d… Additional footage and images courtesy of Transitthinker, CTV News, CityNews, Doly Begum, Virgin Radio Toronto, Rob Oliphant, Toronto Sun, CBC News, Global News, The Canadian Press, CP24, Jortsmaster5000 / CC BY-SA 4.0.