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durham commuter's avatar

Thanks for the detailed update Rob. Honestly, it's refreshing to see a representative do the dirty work to fight for their constituents. Without these updates, all riders would still be in the dark given the nebulous nature of Metrolinx.

Maple's avatar

Thank you Rob for the update. The trains are getting so busy now that to get a seat requires you to be at the station early morning and for parking as well and at least 20 minutes before departure back to Oshawa. The trip from Toronto to Union is now two hours each way, total four hours a day. This means there is zero family life and personal balance. Your work-life balance is out the door when you spend one quarter of your waking day traveling to and from work. This takes a personal tole on yours and your families mental health. The govt toots its horn about the role of mothers in the home and at work but when you speak of the lack balance offered, there’s nothing but delays in getting the express trains back. Please keep spreading and speaking for the lost voices of those that travel daily for work and leave families behind to do so.

Hasib's avatar

Thanks for applying the constant pressure. Please don't stop pursuing the return of an express train relentlessly.

Janis Clarke's avatar

Thanks for the update.

Commuter's avatar

Thank you. Would also be great to maybe ask Metrolinx about why there are so many technical issues with trains and signals this year? Almost every day, all seasons, it is something new each time (door issue, signal issue, operational issue etc).

JB's avatar

Thank you so much for keeping up the pressure on this topic and us informed!

John Calderon's avatar

Thank you Mr. Cerjanec. I truly appreciate the update and I truly appreciate holding them accountable to communicate to us. I think I can speak in behalf of many Durham GO commuters that the most frustrating thing about Metrolinx is the lack of proactive communication when there are delays and why there are delays.

WE are the tax payers funding these projects. WE have a right to know why there's delays or what the revised target dates are. It is unacceptable that Metrolinx thinks they can stay silent and not explain why.

Please keep up the good work and I truly appreciate your efforts and fighting for all of us frustrated Durham GO commuters.