DSCToronto
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It’s the TTC, 2023 is like last week.
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kvvoyage
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Still a good while before the Orions step down then, some of them look quite worn. Always hoping for a LFS as a frequent 905 rider!
81-717
Active Member
In New York, sure. In Toronto, probably raccoons haha
APTA-2048
Senior Member
Some of the more worn Orions are being retired. Stuff with a major failure not worth fixing. To replace them, Malvern gets sent some hybrid Novas from another division in the west end.
Northern Light
Superstar
I'm currently muddling through the agenda for next week's TTC meeting.
I will post my notes here.
First up, the CEO's Report:
Of interest:
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Also:
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St. Patrick and Queen's Park are......... on schedule..... ahem to be complete by the end of 2026!
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This one lends itself to a screenshot:
I will post my notes here.
First up, the CEO's Report:
Of interest:
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Also:
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St. Patrick and Queen's Park are......... on schedule..... ahem to be complete by the end of 2026!
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This one lends itself to a screenshot:
DSCToronto
Superstar
The fate of the TTC heritage fleet is often raised here. This in the April CEO Report is somewhat hopeful...
TTC’s vintage streetcars moved during Hillcrest construction.
As the TTC begins to ramp up construction activity at Hillcrest Complex to allow for the storage and maintenance of new accessible streetcars, staff have temporarily relocated our six legacy streetcars to Halton County Railway Museum for safekeeping. he TTC’s six legacy streetcars include one Peter Witt, two PCCs, two CLRVs, and one ALRV. With the TTC modernization of the overhead catenary system, the trolley pole on our legacy streetcars is no longer compatible with the new system. The TTC is exploring options to convert the trolley pole to a pantograph, with the aim to retrofit the vintage vehicles before returning home after Hillcrest upgrades are completed.
TTC’s vintage streetcars moved during Hillcrest construction.
As the TTC begins to ramp up construction activity at Hillcrest Complex to allow for the storage and maintenance of new accessible streetcars, staff have temporarily relocated our six legacy streetcars to Halton County Railway Museum for safekeeping. he TTC’s six legacy streetcars include one Peter Witt, two PCCs, two CLRVs, and one ALRV. With the TTC modernization of the overhead catenary system, the trolley pole on our legacy streetcars is no longer compatible with the new system. The TTC is exploring options to convert the trolley pole to a pantograph, with the aim to retrofit the vintage vehicles before returning home after Hillcrest upgrades are completed.
drum118
Superstar
34 billion rides and counting – the TTC reaches new service milestone
April 10, 2025
The TTC has reached a new service milestone, completing 34 billion customer trips on the transit agency’s bus, streetcar, and subway networks since operations began in 1921.
The 34 billionth trip was made on April 4 and follows a year of significant ridership growth. In 2024, customers took 420 million trips on the TTC – an increase of 23.5 million rides from 2023.
“There’s no better way to get around Toronto than taking transit, and I congratulate the TTC on its 34 billion rides milestone,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “Our historic TTC investment in Budget 2025 is funding safer stations and more frequent, reliable, and affordable public transit that connects Torontonians to schools, jobs, and each other.”
“Congratulations to the TTC on surpassing 34 billion customer trips,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “The TTC is welcoming riders in record numbers, especially on weekends, when ridership is at an all-time high. It’s a testament to the record investments in service and safety under Mayor Chow, and to the more than 17,000 TTC employees who dedicate themselves to getting our customers to and from their destinations safely.”
“Achieving 34 billion rides after a year of solid ridership growth shows us that customers are relying on TTC buses, streetcars, and the subway network to get where they need to go,” said TTC CEO Greg Percy. “The TTC has experienced annual ridership increases for the last three years, having reached nearly 420 million trips in 2024, which could not be possible without the skill and professionalism of our workforce who work tirelessly to get our customers from A to B safely.”
In 2024, customers made 204 million trips on the TTC bus network, 181 million subway rides, and 35 million streetcar trips. The TTC expects approximately 439 million rides in 2025.
The TTC surpassed 33 billion rides in October 2022 and 32 billion in May 2019.
April 10, 2025
The TTC has reached a new service milestone, completing 34 billion customer trips on the transit agency’s bus, streetcar, and subway networks since operations began in 1921.
The 34 billionth trip was made on April 4 and follows a year of significant ridership growth. In 2024, customers took 420 million trips on the TTC – an increase of 23.5 million rides from 2023.
“There’s no better way to get around Toronto than taking transit, and I congratulate the TTC on its 34 billion rides milestone,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “Our historic TTC investment in Budget 2025 is funding safer stations and more frequent, reliable, and affordable public transit that connects Torontonians to schools, jobs, and each other.”
“Congratulations to the TTC on surpassing 34 billion customer trips,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “The TTC is welcoming riders in record numbers, especially on weekends, when ridership is at an all-time high. It’s a testament to the record investments in service and safety under Mayor Chow, and to the more than 17,000 TTC employees who dedicate themselves to getting our customers to and from their destinations safely.”
“Achieving 34 billion rides after a year of solid ridership growth shows us that customers are relying on TTC buses, streetcars, and the subway network to get where they need to go,” said TTC CEO Greg Percy. “The TTC has experienced annual ridership increases for the last three years, having reached nearly 420 million trips in 2024, which could not be possible without the skill and professionalism of our workforce who work tirelessly to get our customers from A to B safely.”
In 2024, customers made 204 million trips on the TTC bus network, 181 million subway rides, and 35 million streetcar trips. The TTC expects approximately 439 million rides in 2025.
The TTC surpassed 33 billion rides in October 2022 and 32 billion in May 2019.
Northern Light
Superstar
From the Major Projects Report on the agenda for the next TTC meeting we get an update on the streetcar platform expansion:
From: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ttc/bgrd/backgroundfile-254430.pdf
The delays above are treated so casually. The Spadina work is definitely way behind.....
But also...the Jane project isn't that large or complex, detailed design is done......and they will need six months to 'review'.
I think @ProjectEnd would be.....'unhappy' if something so small took so long on a project to which he was attached.
Over on Line 1...........:something of interest to @Kyle Campbell
From: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ttc/bgrd/backgroundfile-254430.pdf
The delays above are treated so casually. The Spadina work is definitely way behind.....
But also...the Jane project isn't that large or complex, detailed design is done......and they will need six months to 'review'.
I think @ProjectEnd would be.....'unhappy' if something so small took so long on a project to which he was attached.
Over on Line 1...........:something of interest to @Kyle Campbell
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Bordercollie
Senior Member
So what caused the damaged signal cable?
RapidTransit
Active Member
Any word on the next CEO. I assumed that the next board meeting would have addressed this. A month ago we were teased of it being a familiar face. I assume Greg Percy. But with the comments he had made a few weeks ago, I believe they're waiting for time to go by. 
RapidTransit
Active Member
Thank you very much.
I guess it makes more sense to start the preliminary work at Queensway than waiting around for Kipling yard.
T3G
Senior Member
I find the Orions ride way better than the Novas, despite their age. Riding an LFS is like riding a supply truck in a war zone. Abominable product.
turbanplanner
Senior Member
evandyk
Senior Member
My son always wants to sit there and I hate it because you can't see anything!
T3G
Senior Member
The new GO coaches have a lot of seats facing blank walls too.
What is in the water on this continent??? If they turned the seats to face inwards (I think the LFS artics are like this) you could at least look around the interior...
What is in the water on this continent??? If they turned the seats to face inwards (I think the LFS artics are like this) you could at least look around the interior...
