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Why isn't Calgary Transit running four-car CTrains during Stampede? Tuscany-bound train
arrives at Sunnyside station after leaving downtown Calgary Tuscany-bound train
arrives at Sunnyside station after leaving downtown Calgary on Monday, March 20, 2017.
CZirigs who experience crowded rides during Stampede week may wonder why trains aren't running with four cars during the 10-day event.
Calgary Transit says there's a legitimate reason for that.
During the Calgary Stampede, trains run 24 hours a day, but without the extra car that is often the norm during busy events. Calgary Transit's Melissa Morrow says this is due to construction at the Haysboro camp.
"Logistically, we can't have four-car trains because we don't have the space," he says. "With the Haysboro expansion, we will have a platform that can handle larger trains."
Morrow says there will be four-car trains again in the future when there is capacity for them.
"We know it will improve our service and be beneficial to our customers," he says. "We want to have that expanded garage and have the facilities to be able to properly maintain and store them. "
The expansion of the facility in the southwest of the city began in January and will be completed in fall 2024.|
Old-style CTrains with white, purple and blue graphics will soon be completely retired .
WATCH: Calgarians feel it's time to bring back four-car CTrains
https://calgary.citynews.ca/2024/07/10/calgary-stampede-four-car-ctrains/
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