Suspended between two worlds, train travel offers me the chance to just be
Train travel provides a unique opportunity for reflection and connection. The journey from Toronto to Montreal allows for moments of silence and anonymity, where thoughts can surface and interactions with fellow passengers can be meaningful. Despite occasional disruptions, the experience of being on the train is cherished for its ability to offer a break from the demands of everyday life.
- ▪The train journey from Toronto to Montreal includes various stops in suburban cities and small towns.
- ▪Passengers often find moments of reflection and connection during the ride.
- ▪The author appreciates the time spent on the train, even amidst occasional disruptions.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Ellie ShimShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFirst Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide.The train rattles on, through flat brown countryside, past industrial yards and factories. The journey, from Toronto’s Union Station to Montreal’s Gare Centrale, is interrupted by stops in suburban cities with their modern concrete stations and slow crawls through small towns, their old brick stations shuttered or dark. At one point in the trip – about the length of a few deep breaths – the train seems to suddenly lift off and fly along the stony shores of Lake Ontario.
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