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RapidTransit said:
The 6v92 from what I recall were powerful engines. The previous 6v71 were slower.

The later S50s in the 7400 had a slow start up, but once they got up to speed they can go. It was usually always the initial start up. The 7000s and 7300s had S50 engines and they were fast buses.

Detroit added the EGR and some engine defect with the 7400 as a result of EPA regulations.
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Bordercollie said:
For whatever reason the EGR units smoked more the the PRE EGR units.

Also the Orion VII'S were stainless steelt frames making them heavier which could be why they felt slower than the Orion V's.

We never had any buses with 6v92.

The D40 90's were very fast but the engine literally shook the bus to pieces. They always had problems with the rear suspension bottoming out.
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The 7400s are nicknamed "slowboxes", but many current buses (i.e. Novas) are just as bad, so annoying when the back door closes so slowly when there are only a few seconds of green remaining, inevitably making the bus just miss the green, and start moving right when it turns yellow, only to have to stop again after driving a few inches forward.
CMQSD402F9011 said:
And unfortunately the TTC 7400-7881 series broke down a lot due to the S50 EGR engines being one of them I heard.

TTC did get buses with the 6V92TA which were the 1991 Orion Vs

Had the TTC D40-90s been built with DDEC 6V92TAs(?) wouldn’t they last long to like 2010-11?
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Interesting random fact: the Orion VI was retired in November 2006, just a month or so before the TR contract was awarded, and the last 1991 Orion V was retired in early/mid 2010, just a few months before the first TR was delivered.
 
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Late on finding this video. Wanted to piggyback on previous posts regarding lighting.

I know it's not apples to apples with the camera, the screen and platform screen doors affecting perceived lighting, but wow just look how dark the TTC is compared to a random Seoul Metro station (Pioneer Village is one of the brighter ones, but pretend it's one of the dimmer stations):
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The darkest Seoul station from the video:

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urbanclient said:
Pardon the interruption:
Late on finding this video. Wanted to piggyback on previous posts regarding lighting.

I know it's not apples to apples with the camera, the screen and platform screen doors affecting perceived lighting, but wow just look how dark the TTC is compared to a random Seoul Metro station (Pioneer Village is one of the brighter ones, but pretend it's one of the dimmer stations):
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It hasn't seemed anywhere near that dark when I've been there, but I haven't been there for a while. Do you find it looks like this now? Some of the stations with the older lighting seem a bit dim - but this doesn't have that pre-TYSSE lighting.

This is more how I remember it.
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nfitz said:
It hasn't seemed anywhere near that dark when I've been there, but I haven't been there for a while. Do you find it looks like this now? Some of the stations with the older lighting seem a bit dim - but this doesn't have that pre-TYSSE lighting.

This is more how I remember it.
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I wasn't clear, so I'll clarify. Yes it's bright, hence all of my caveats implying camera differences and the bright screen making the rest of the shot look dark.

Most importantly: "Pioneer Village is one of the brighter ones, but pretend it's one of the dimmer stations" [like Dupont and St. Andrew; or Sheppard West and Lawrence West when all the skylights are covered in snow]
 
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TTC to extend late-night subway service during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM

April 17, 2026

The TTC will be extending subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth on select nights during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, to ensure that everyone attending games and celebrations across the city has a safe and reliable way home.

“Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors are expected to be in the downtown core during World Cup matches, and transit will be key to making it all work,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “I am pleased that the TTC is extending service to get fans home safely.”

\"The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation moment for Toronto, and I’m pleased the TTC has created measures to rise to the occasion,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. \"For the hundreds of thousands of fans, extending late-night subway service means no one has to choose between staying for the final whistle and getting home safely and responsibly.\"

“When Toronto welcomes the world, people need to know they can count on their transit system,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “Extending subway service during the World Cup is a practical step we’re taking to support safe, reliable travel, even when matches run late. Our focus is simple: deliver the service people need, when they need it, and do it well.”

Service will be extended on the following nights: June 17, June 23, June 29, July 5, July 6 and July 11. These dates were identified due to multiple events in the city on those nights. The TTC will monitor service levels and conditions during the tournament and is prepared to extend service as needed on additional dates. The TTC is also coordinating with transit partners to ensure that late-night service is available for fans in the event of a game running late.

Last month, the TTC announced its service plan during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, which includes additional service on Lines 1 and 2, the 504 King, 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcar routes, as well as on the 29/929 Dufferin bus. Additional staff and customer service agents will also be deployed in key locations, and signage will be increased across the system.

The TTC will continue to provide more information and updates on service plans and readiness efforts at www.ttc.ca/kickoff in the coming weeks.
 
urbanclient said:
Pardon the interruption:
Late on finding this video. Wanted to piggyback on previous posts regarding lighting.

I know it's not apples to apples with the camera, the screen and platform screen doors affecting perceived lighting, but wow just look how dark the TTC is compared to a random Seoul Metro station (Pioneer Village is one of the brighter ones, but pretend it's one of the dimmer stations):
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Something that had a significant effect on percieved lighting was the change in ceiling colour over the tracks.

When the TTC went from white to black , or removed the silver, reflective slats for black, matte finish paint, it really darkened the appearance of the station platforms.

I'll add, the cleaning schedule for light fixtures certainly seems to have been scaled back, I don't remember the last time I saw a crew washing them.

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The aesthetic of the current (and former) standard fixtures is also an issue, they're ugly. The Commission also generally has an allergy to uplighting anything, though that can a lot of value.
 
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I have some low quality photos of Greenwood yard to share, some photos were blurry so I didn't add them but saw some heavily grafittied H4's (not pictured)

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81-717 said:
I see 1 in that last picture (the 1st pic got posted twice) :D
Sucks the H4s are being targeted more than T1s though. :confused:
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I apologize! Long day, should have looked over. I added the "missing photo"

There are some really blurry ones I didn't post, here is roughly what a grafittied h4 looks like lmao

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Both escalators connecting the bus terminal to don mills station have been condemned by the TSSA for almost a month now... when in 2026 will the TTC get off their asses to get these elevators repaired?? :mad:


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