smallspy
Senior Member
If they are buying locomotives with HEP built into them - such as, say, Siemens Chargers - then they will not be buying generator cars.Rumours shared on groups.io claim that VIA is considering to procure generator cars:
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cplchanb
Senior Member
maybe they are preparing for both eventualities? either way i guess its a good thing that theyre finally moving forward with some procurement.
Allandale25
Senior Member
dowlingm
Senior Member
I don't think 2201-2300 ever went back to Siemens to have the mods/fixes done to it that its own testing provided for the production series of locos/cars. Even better if it's going back to have a proof-of-concept set of shunt enhancers and/or wheel scrubbers fitted.
Urban Sky
Senior Member
I believe that the federal funding decision to allow Amtrak to purchase shunt enhancers discussed here falls roughly in line with my rough estimate from above:
Allandale25
Senior Member
This would be interesting to read/observe.
I wish it was easier to get court documents.
I wish it was easier to get court documents.
evandyk
Senior Member
Interesting. Is it CN Rail restricting Via with the new rules? Or does CN go to Canada Transportation Agency to ask them to restrict Via with the new rules? It makes a rather large difference for the court procedure.
Anyways, if they're getting their information from this Globe article, everybody is hopelessly confused.
www.theglobeandmail.com
You don't commence a judicial review with a statement of claim. Judicial review challenges the actions of government, not private companies. It's possible it's not a judicial review at all, but a civil suit (which would be started with a statement of claim). Reading this article gives you no clue as to what is actually happening and no way to even speculate as to whether there's any merit to it.
Anyways, if they're getting their information from this Globe article, everybody is hopelessly confused.
Via Rail lawsuit says CN speed restrictions causing delays
CN says Via’s new trains were slow to trigger barricades at road crossings, while Via says CN’s order to slow down or reconfigure its trains is unreasonable
www.theglobeandmail.com
You don't commence a judicial review with a statement of claim. Judicial review challenges the actions of government, not private companies. It's possible it's not a judicial review at all, but a civil suit (which would be started with a statement of claim). Reading this article gives you no clue as to what is actually happening and no way to even speculate as to whether there's any merit to it.
crs1026
Superstar
At least, the article is clear enough that there was a Statement of Claim (which the Globe Reporter must have a copy of, as they quote from it) and it was filed in the Federal Court of Canada.
That route does seem odd, as one would think that the CTA or Transport Canada, rather than the court, would have jurisdiction. Perhaps these bodies have not addressed the matter to VIA's satisfaction. Or perhaps VIA's lawyers chose to initiate a lawsuit believing it would be more likely to lead to discovery of CN's data.
Curious minds etc
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dowlingm
Senior Member
Federal Court, S. 18.1 Application for Judicial Review.Interesting. Is it CN Rail restricting Via with the new rules? Or does CN go to Canada Transportation Agency to ask them to restrict Via with the new rules? It makes a rather large difference for the court procedure.
Anyways, if they're getting their information from this Globe article, everybody is hopelessly confused.
Via Rail lawsuit says CN speed restrictions causing delays
CN says Via’s new trains were slow to trigger barricades at road crossings, while Via says CN’s order to slow down or reconfigure its trains is unreasonable
You don't commence a judicial review with a statement of claim. Judicial review challenges the actions of government, not private companies. It's possible it's not a judicial review at all, but a civil suit (which would be started with a statement of claim). Reading this article gives you no clue as to what is actually happening and no way to even speculate as to whether there's any merit to it.
Parties are VIA, CN and the Attorney General of Canada. Docket is T-3067-24. No documents are posted as downloadable at this time.
Allandale25
Senior Member
Interesting. Is it CN Rail restricting Via with the new rules? Or does CN go to Canada Transportation Agency to ask them to restrict Via with the new rules? It makes a rather large difference for the court procedure.
Anyways, if they're getting their information from this Globe article, everybody is hopelessly confused.
Via Rail lawsuit says CN speed restrictions causing delays
CN says Via’s new trains were slow to trigger barricades at road crossings, while Via says CN’s order to slow down or reconfigure its trains is unreasonable
You don't commence a judicial review with a statement of claim. Judicial review challenges the actions of government, not private companies. It's possible it's not a judicial review at all, but a civil suit (which would be started with a statement of claim). Reading this article gives you no clue as to what is actually happening and no way to even speculate as to whether there's any merit to it.
From the article, which routes are they referring to?
micheal_can
Senior Member
I saw that and one of the first things I thought is if this is true,and CN is purposely trying to shut down via, then maybe it is time to nationalize CN again. And if CPKC does not want to play ball with Via or GO or any other passenger rail agencies, maybe it is time to do that to them as well. Have the tracks owned by the government(s) with freight operations being contracted out.Interesting. Is it CN Rail restricting Via with the new rules? Or does CN go to Canada Transportation Agency to ask them to restrict Via with the new rules? It makes a rather large difference for the court procedure.
Anyways, if they're getting their information from this Globe article, everybody is hopelessly confused.
Via Rail lawsuit says CN speed restrictions causing delays
CN says Via’s new trains were slow to trigger barricades at road crossings, while Via says CN’s order to slow down or reconfigure its trains is unreasonable
You don't commence a judicial review with a statement of claim. Judicial review challenges the actions of government, not private companies. It's possible it's not a judicial review at all, but a civil suit (which would be started with a statement of claim). Reading this article gives you no clue as to what is actually happening and no way to even speculate as to whether there's any merit to it.
lenaitch
Senior Member
I suspect the use of the term 'statement of claim' has confused the issue by ignoring that it has another legitimate legal use.
Kill mosquitoes with a shotgun a lot do we?
smallspy
Senior Member
The train was moved by CN from MMC to TMC as per the waybill. Not sure of the reasoning, but it seems as if VIA is short-staffed for crews which is why they paid CN to do it.
Dan
cplchanb
Senior Member
Maybe a huge fine or they can go nuclear and revoke or suspend their operating licenses until they comply with the priority order
evandyk
Senior Member
Interesting. If it's an application for judicial review, their argument must be that CN is standing in for the government and acting as the rail safety "regulator".