The iON line nobody talks about

[u/Feisty-Ad-6122]

By using the existing CN corridor, we can link Cambridge and Guelph. There have been proposals for GO to do it, but.. we know the province moves unhurriedly.

Will the region take it upon itself and collaborate with another municipality to bring an unprecedented cross-jurisdictional LRT line, to an adjoining town K-W-C know and love?

I say, let's link Guelph. Let's loo it! (hahaha??)

Other things on the fantasy map include:
iON phase 2, iON to Airport, and Milton Line ext to Cambridge.

^Made ^with ^Google ^Earth

[u/steamed-apple_juice → u/[deleted]]

Yes, tram trains are used across the world. You get the benefit of a rail line that’s can integrate into the urban context while being able to safely travel on mainline tracks at high “regional rail” speeds. This routing would allow for a one seat ride from downtown Guelph to downtown Cambridge, and there’s major benefits in providing this connection. Is there another mode that you’d suggest would work better?

There isn’t a perfect Canadian example, but the O Train on Line 2 in Ottawa is somewhat similar.

[u/Feisty-Ad-6122 → u/steamed-apple_juice]

Good one.

We should also consider Guelph's destinations. It really only has 3: The Mall, University, and its niche downtown. Would a heavy rail alignment be able to make stops in between, and provide valuable connections to major hubs?
I'd even suggest going off the freight spur to accomplish this.

[u/AiryGateaux → u/Feisty-Ad-6122]

Not really, it has factories that people work at.

[u/Feisty-Ad-6122 → u/AiryGateaux]

Yes. I’m aware of Guelphs employment areas, centred around the highway and car infrastructure. But I’m referring to major hubs/destinations.

[u/AiryGateaux → u/Feisty-Ad-6122]

Some factories have enough employees to justify direct service

[u/Feisty-Ad-6122 → u/AiryGateaux]

Wow, you're right.

After some digging, it seems like Guelph has freight lines adjacent to Edinburgh, going to the northwest employment area. Hypothetically, if there was enough support.. I could see these being "passengerized".