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Originally Posted by Jayems
I bet by the time you sit on the train and wait for it to leave (plus time waiting to get on), make stops in red deer and whatever other delays, coupled with the cost of a ticket, it would probably be comparable to just driving.
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Assuming the train goes 240 km/hr and you can drive 120 km/hr (your results may vary), you're looking at about 1 hr and 15 minutes to take the train to Edmonton (assuming no stops). Driving would take about 2 hrs and 30 min. That's a cushion of a 1 hr and 15 minutes to fart around with stops in Red Deer and waiting times.
The cost of the ticket versus the cost of driving yourself is a different story. I have no idea how much the train would run you and can't pretend to speculate. Plus the economics are thrown off if you're traveling with more than just yourself.
On the other hand, taking the train has other benefits. You can sleep during the trip or (presumably) flip out a tray and do some work. Both of these activities are generally frowned upon by the Sheriffs along QEII.
Taking the train would also help get cars off the road and make it a better commute for those who are on the road.
I say they need to get a rail link and they need to get it soon.