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I figured since I got @'d I would come here and reply. I was surprised that there was so much negative reaction to the video I made (and spent quite a bit of time on) if I'm honest, but I guess I figured it would be more openly received - after all I've made ones with much more dramatic...

I will say that while I find the "urban LRT" thing very silly, I do think this info book is incredibly good. https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/assets/PDF/CSLE_Booklet_2024.pdf That being said, they really need to protect for more grade separation. If they aren't doing...

That seems like a dubious route for anything but heavy rail, which I don't expect to happen so soon. Capital Line is fine I think

I've considered moving to Alberta a bunch of times, but so far haven't been able to get over the relative lack of frequent transit compared to Metro Vancouver or Toronto. This makes me sad because I think the Albertan cities have enormous potential, and benefit a LOT from their geography...

I've been active here for years, and forums for other Canadian cities!

Since this is the "LRT Expansion Planning" thread, I really recommend people go look in detail at a system like the Frankfurt U-Bahn, I will have a video on it soonish, but it uses the exact same standards and compatible vehicles to both Edmonton and Calgary (including the U2 back in the day)...

Having a new southern branch would be a good way to turn trains without having to use that existing pocket (which is not great because its off to the side as opposed to in the middle!)

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I find it odd how there is no protective element between the cars, a lot of systems worry about people stepping between them to cross or whatnot and getting injured. See Sydney below: It appears that launching gantry was previous used on Route2020 in Dubai, which is funny

I would take these renders with a grain of salt, awesome that it is happening though!

The Canada Line also has at least twice the capacity of so the capacity per dollar is still *way* better.

I think its worth point out that in Europe and Asia Metros can be built for as little as $100m per kilometer (full big trains etc), the Canada Line in Vancouver was built for substantially less than the Valley Line and is entirely in tunnels / elevated + its a metro, albeit with lower capacity...

Thats overly generous, Ottawa added a very impressive new tunnel under its downtown core! Edmonton's is also super impressive and honestly for the high floor lines I get the sense we will see an added focus on grade separation thanks to the Metro Line going forward (can already see that on...

Rio has 7 segs :) Hyundai has a mixed record in NA, their trains in the US have had a lot of issues (LA / Philly) but the trains in Vancouver are excellent. They haven't made many trams though, I really like the design here - full sized front door and the white door outlines look sharp. It's...

Enjoy this video about the history, present, and the future of Edmonton's light rail system!