Originally Posted by Reason077
Yes - it may not quite be European speeds, but in my experience the train moves MUCH faster than the 401 if you're leaving Toronto in the early evening.
Well... faster than Belgian speeds at least.
... and probably Britain.
That being said, I believe cruising speed on between YMY and Toronto is higher than on XDS-YMY and Kingston-XDS, because the tracks are better maintained and/or made for higher speeds.