Comments on: The last southbound GO train from Barrie has just left York University GO station and has reached the track speed of 75mph in no time thanks to a downhill grade. The former CFB Downsview base stands in the background, which is now owned by Bombardier for testing. A morning snow storm is just tapering off, however visibility is still relatively poor. Despite how easily GO tends to be affected by inclement weather, this train is making good time.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:57:16 +0000

Yup, Bombardier owns the airport now. They occasionally get a rail shipment in from CN.

By: Daniel Odette

Daniel Odette — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:47:45 +0000

Poor choice of wording, my bad. I was trying to address the open space (the north end of the airfield), which is not very visible. The airfield is owned by Bombardier? I also noticed the siding into the Bombardier plant south of here. Seems it’s rarely ever used.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:41:57 +0000

Actually, Bombardier occupies the hangars south of here. These ones, around the east side of Carl Hall Rd., are used for various commercial and recreational businesses (sports, rock climbing).