hw621
Senior Member
So TTC is essentially confirming this is a Streetcar line...
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Amare
Senior Member
If these all slow orders hold through even after opening day, i'd be in full support of having Finch West and Crosstown lines outsourced to another contractor for operations.
This inept organization is incable of running streetcars if their lives depended on it, and there's absolutely no need whatsoever for this non-sense and stupidity.
This inept organization is incable of running streetcars if their lives depended on it, and there's absolutely no need whatsoever for this non-sense and stupidity.
Thaboss
Active Member
According to our fav metrolinx CEO.
Finch Avenue West, began construction in 2019 and was supposed to be finished in 2023. It is now on the 11th day of its own 30-day test, Mr. Lindsay said Monday, adding that discussions were under way on how to ramp up service on that line as well.
What exactly he means with "ramp up service " is anyone's guess but at least we can say that the end of the end of the end of testing is near
Finch Avenue West, began construction in 2019 and was supposed to be finished in 2023. It is now on the 11th day of its own 30-day test, Mr. Lindsay said Monday, adding that discussions were under way on how to ramp up service on that line as well.
What exactly he means with "ramp up service " is anyone's guess but at least we can say that the end of the end of the end of testing is near
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
Finally some news on revenue service demonstration for Eglinton!
BrenWilson
Active Member
I'm trying to find general switch crossing speeds for other LRTs and trams, they might just be that low. I don't believe there are many switches across the line (maybe a half dozen all in?)
drum118
Superstar
Still a construction zone until the rest of the new bridge is built, Once built,streetcars will travel faster under the new bridge than in the past.
Have you every look at the polleys and pans on those streetcars as they pass under the bridges???
I have and shot a few where they are almost flat with the roof of the car.
drum118
Superstar
Shot this video in 2012 for a full diamond with movement in all directions with no TTC slow movement
jordanmkasla2009
Active Member
Generally, if all interlocking systems are working correctly, you can go track speed in the "Normal" or "Straight" position. when in the "Reverse" or "Diverging" position the speed is dependent on the turnout angle. The mid line crossovers on Finch are at a shallower angle and so can be navigated at a higher speed than the 10 km/h signs that have apparently been posted.
T3G
Senior Member
No idea about elsewhere, but in Prague trams negotiate switches at track speed. They even have a few intersections with high speed switches that I think allow a top speed of 60 or so. Unthinkable around these parts!
jmi22
Active Member
A CLRV running along Bathurst Street crosses two switches at Queen and Bathurst going at least 25km per hour in 2017. The incessant failure we are dealt here is not typical, and was in fact not even the norm just a decade ago.
I can't find a video of it, but the CLRVs accelerating quickly through the switches at Lakeshore and Kipling and causing the trolley pole to jump off it's guide for a moment releasing a bright spark is seared into my brain, so either I've gone crazy or streetcars crossing switches going 25km/ph and up was the norm for a long time.
hw621
Senior Member
If we could, it would have been much better outsourcing the whole TTC. But no, the union is not going anywhere.
Steve X
Senior Member
ML should just revoke TTC's operating agreement and get someone with standard practices to operate it. These operating rules are absurd. Hopefully the new TTC CEO realize these BS and initiate a change in streetcar operating practices. Meanwhile enforcement cameras should be used for those making illegal turns during red phase and using streetcar/bus only lanes such as going straight on King or using the streetcar turning lane eastbound to Broadview.
mr_content
New Member
Absolutely not. Outsource it to whom? No private enterprise has the resources to come in and do what the TTC does, or the motivation to do so at a loss.
Nor should they.
BrenWilson
Active Member
Yeah 10 seems extreme, I would hope that these are part of the RSD testing but not for regular service.
hw621
Senior Member
In an ideal world, yes. It is Toronto, Canada, so nothing is going to happen.