Comments on: The early morning GO train out of London slows as it enters the town of Stratford, crossing Highway 7. In a few minutes it will make its station stop, where about thirty passengers will board.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:56:48 +0000

I think you may be right, John. There are a lot more transit options in the region than I expected, though the bus between Stratford and Kitchener arrives late in the morning as it originates in Kitchener. Passengers could take the mid-day trains into Toronto, but cannot meet the morning trains using this service.

Perth County Connect has four bus routes:
Route 1: Kitchener – Waterloo – St. Jacob’s – Elmira – Wallenstein – Dorking – Listowel
Route 2: Kitchener – Waterloo – New Hamburg – Shakespeare – Stratford – St. Marys
Route 3: London – St. Marys – Stratford
Rural Route: Stratford – Gads Hill – Brunner – Milverton – Newton – Millbank – Listowel – Atwood – Monkton – Mitchell

Their 5th route (Stratford – St. Marys – Kirkton – Mitchell – Sebringville) was cut in 2023 due to low ridership.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:51 +0000

Very nice Jacob, and now a historical scene. Wonder what the 30 passengers that were waiting to board do now that their train is no more ? Do they have to drive to Kitchener ?

By: Alexander Medora

Alexander Medora — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:54:59 +0000

Beautiful composition.
That billboard needs to disappear though.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:55:49 +0000

True, but 10mph is slower than the 25mph track speed across farm country.

By: sanderson

sanderson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:48:46 +0000

I note the use of the word “slows” entering Stratford. I would think the stretch between Stratford and London has to be amongst the lowest passenger speeds in a commuter (i.e. not long distance train) area in all of North America.