Paolo Del Nibletto, editor of CDN – Computer Dealer News got a chance to ride the Union Pearson Express train this week before it opens to the public on June 6. Called the UP train, it takes about 25 minutes to complete the journey one way and will definitely be a time saver to those who frequent the airport at Pearson International Terminal 1. Judging by the visual tweets, it looks and sounds like a good experience. Lets take a look at the tweets:
I'm about to take one of the first rides on the UP Rail train from Toronto Union station & Pearson Airport. #cisco pic.twitter.com/tWRG12GST8
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
Here is a view from the driver cockpit of the new UP Rail train from Toronto Union to Pearson Airport. #awesome pic.twitter.com/7AMCVZLfUq
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
This UP Express train has 4 stops. Union, Bloor, Weston & the airport. Takes approximately 25 minutes. #upexpress #cisco
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
In the horizon is Pearson Airport from the back train car of Up Express. And we have arrived. Yeah! #upexpress#cisco pic.twitter.com/3xAhnWOohn
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
Here is the nose of the UP Express train as it rests at the Toronto Pearson International airport. #upexpress pic.twitter.com/B3KUavIKP1
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
This is the UP Express presto card kiosk at Pearson. This card is reloadable for accessing many rides. #upexpress pic.twitter.com/Q9UaNW2o81
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
So, how many passengers can the UP express accommodate?
The UP Express is able to accommodate 180 passengers per ride in 3 car operations. About 60 people per car. People are also allowed to stand
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015
And at the end of the journey, this is what Paolo had to say.
And when you leave the UP Express you are treated to cupcakes. Sorry only for VIP. But you never know. #upexpress pic.twitter.com/zQzjPucJMv
— Paolo Del Nibletto (@PaoloCDN) June 2, 2015