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John N

@johnage.bsky.social
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Transit & Communications nerd from New Zealand, now in Canada. Pratiquer le français le plus rapidement possible. Posts are my views 🇳🇿🏳️‍🌈

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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I think one of the culture shocks I had moving from NZ to Canada was the lack of amenities such as public washrooms, small city parks and vegetation! I also have an axe to grind about the lack of building awnings covering footpaths in Montreal/Toronto but I fear that’s for another day.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
New Auckland Transport train livery about to drop and I’m hyped. First train to match the new style for the buses and ferries. (Shared from Discord)
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Exciting news! REM have just announced that the Duex-Montanges branch of the system will open on November 17. That’s 14 new stations, with 3 connection points to Montreal’s metro system, and the return of rail transit to North Montreal who lost their EXO train for this project in 2020.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Oh I hate it. So many possibilities enough time to figure it out (I played a *tiny* part in 2021!) and yet this is what they settled on? *sighs in international way-finding*
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
First Via Rail trip in a few months that was on time and with an hour to go, someone in a pick up truck drove into the side of the train at a level crossing 😬 Sounds like everyone is okay but I imagine we’ll be here for quite some time while police investigate.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Happy Pride Toronto! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Yay for closed streets
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Buying a Cybertruck is crazy at the best of times, but assuming they would be suitable for a Montréal winter is just complete foolishness. The little Honda screaming past is the icing on the cake.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Rumour is that the City Rail Link tunnels have been handed over to KiwiRail and the first test will be tonight, now that the underground section has been energized. Can’t wait to see images of trains finally rolling down these tracks. An exciting step for the project!
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Montreal in the winter is so beautiful 😍
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Being a transit nerd means spotting the ex GO bus fleet when you in Miami. Still has some of its bilingual signage on the sides!
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Knew this news would eventually come but it still sucks to see. Planning and Policy? Sure give it back to Auckland Council. But removing AT is the road authority is a big mistake. The only way AT has made decent progress is because of that. Expect less impartial progress when it comes to roads.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I’m absolutely obsessed with Bermuda’s tiny buses which serve a very impressive network across the island. They are the perfect size for capacity and frequency, as well as their narrow roads. Comfortable and zero emissions too!
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Forever in awe with how well connected Toronto Union Station is. I arrived from Montreal on my Via Rail train, and 3 minutes later I’m on Line 1 headed home.
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Need to start posting, but trying to avoid talking about current events. So here’s my cat, Antonin.
Ginger and white cat sitting on the couch, looking towards the camera
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John N @johnage.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
San Francisco bound ✈️
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