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So now every elevator is out of service:

All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service

Approximately 67 of the TTC's 70 subway stations currently have elevator access to train platforms.

toronto.citynews.ca

The reason being given is that the Passenger Assistance Intercom in subway stations is not working so this move is a safety precaution.

 

[nfitz]

So now every elevator is out of service:

All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service

Approximately 67 of the TTC's 70 subway stations currently have elevator access to train platforms.

toronto.citynews.ca

The reason being given is that the Passenger Assistance Intercom in subway stations is not working so this move is a safety precaution.

That's absurd.

Surely it's cheaper to add an elevator operator to each elevator than run the 100+ shuttle buses this will need for accessibility.

Ah, that's what TTC is doing. Not clear from City

 

[txlseries4]

So now every elevator is out of service:

All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service

Approximately 67 of the TTC's 70 subway stations currently have elevator access to train platforms.

toronto.citynews.ca

The reason being given is that the Passenger Assistance Intercom in subway stations is not working so this move is a safety precaution.

They've changed the title of the article from "All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service" to "TTC passenger intercom outage affecting subway elevators". Pretty irresponsible editorializing from them imo when the TTC's site indicates (and now so does the article) that the elevators can be used with assistance from staff.

 

[zang]

They've changed the title of the article from "All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service" to "TTC passenger intercom outage affecting subway elevators". Pretty irresponsible editorializing from them imo when the TTC's site indicates (and now so does the article) that the elevators can be used with assistance from staff.

So, no better than the hydraulic "elevators" generally added to new builds just so they can tick an accessibility box off. Those also require a trained operator and both waste the time of and remove the dignity of otherwise mobile people with accessibility needs.

 

[DSCToronto]

The TTC have an active program to upgrade their power distribution networks. The NYC system is doing something similar and this video may be of interest. https://www.nytimes.com/video/watch

 

[Northern Light]

So now every elevator is out of service:

All elevators at TTC subway stations out of service

Approximately 67 of the TTC's 70 subway stations currently have elevator access to train platforms.

toronto.citynews.ca

The reason being given is that the Passenger Assistance Intercom in subway stations is not working so this move is a safety precaution.

Just for a clarity, the intercom - elevator link is actually a regulatory mandate.

If there's no intercom, staff have to directly assist/observe so that if there's a problem they can intervene/call for help on their radio/phone immediately.

 

[CMQSD402F9011]

Question, didn’t TTC at least looked into starting a Transit museum in like let’s say the 1980s to the early 1990s(?) similar to what the MTA NYCTA has since 1976. For NYC’s transit museum, it was created after lobbying by transit historians. Had TTC created their own transit museum, we would’ve seen buses preserved like the GM New Looks, GM/MCI Classics, Flyer D901s, NFI D40HFs, Orion Vs, Orion IIIs, Novabus RTS and the D40LF. If only our city valued our history btw.

 

[McGillicuddy]

Question, didn’t TTC at least looked into starting a Transit museum in like let’s say the 1980s to the early 1990s(?) similar to what the MTA NYCTA has since 1976. For NYC’s transit museum, it was created after lobbying by transit historians. Had TTC created their own transit museum, we would’ve seen buses preserved like the GM New Looks, GM/MCI Classics, Flyer D901s, NFI D40HFs, Orion Vs, Orion IIIs, Novabus RTS and the D40LF. If only our city valued our history btw.

It comes up every few decades or so, but nothing has ever materialized.

Part of the problem is that there's no such thing as a "small" transit museum: you either have the space and the specialization necessary to accommodate streetcars and buses and subway cars, or you don't have much of a museum. This presents a real challenge, since usually you would start with a smaller facility (perhaps even run by volunteers) and seek to grow and professionalize it, while in this case you really need to be in a huge premises with a big and expensive collection from day 1.

That makes it difficult to get anything rolling without sustained public support, which has never been forthcoming. And given that there isn't much of an economic argument for the museum (the MTA and the London Underground are globally significant properties; the TTC, god love it, is not), I would not hold my breath about this changing.

 

[Jonny5]

Question, didn’t TTC at least looked into starting a Transit museum in like let’s say the 1980s to the early 1990s(?) similar to what the MTA NYCTA has since 1976. For NYC’s transit museum, it was created after lobbying by transit historians. Had TTC created their own transit museum, we would’ve seen buses preserved like the GM New Looks, GM/MCI Classics, Flyer D901s, NFI D40HFs, Orion Vs, Orion IIIs, Novabus RTS and the D40LF. If only our city valued our history btw.

I have a vague recollection somewhere around 2010 the TTC made plans to abandon the Davisville office and have a new tower constructed at, maybe Yonge and York Mills I think, and there were some roughly sketched out plans that made the provision for a museum there at ground level. But then someone said that was too much gravy for the TTC to have a new building, so they remain in the decrepit and crumbling office they have now.

 

[81-717]

the MTA and the London Underground are globally significant properties; the TTC, god love it, is not

This is likely sadly true, and quite backwards if you ask me. London doesn't necessarily deserve it more than the TTC, and the TTC had literally the most perfected subway car design platform in existence, such that it makes even MTA designs seem sloppy in comparison, not to mention the most unique & iconic design features on some (but not all) subway car types within this platform. Then again, I wouldn't necessarily expect anyone on the world stage to be able to find Toronto on a map, unlike NYC or Moscow.

I would not hold my breath about this changing.

At this point, it wouldn't be worthwhile anyway.

 

[cplchanb]

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To get this type of info in the future, check here: https://www.ttc.ca/service-alerts?accessibility

Well its apr 24 today.... Noone has even touched the escalators... so much for their schedule.... or do they mean apr 24 2027?? thanks ttc for wasting our time and tax dollars they never cease to disappoint

 

[DSCToronto]

Well its apr 24 today.... Noone has even touched the escalators... so much for their schedule.... or do they mean apr 24 2027?? thanks ttc for wasting our time and tax dollars they never cease to disappoint

Clearly you have not got much experience of contractors and the now constant 'supply chain problems'. An end date for a project is an estimate - a few (Richmond DVP ramp for example) are early, many are late.

 

[Northern Light]

Well its apr 24 today.... Noone has even touched the escalators... so much for their schedule.... or do they mean apr 24 2027?? thanks ttc for wasting our time and tax dollars they never cease to disappoint

Its all good that you report his here; but you should also take it up with the TTC, This escalator is no longer listed as being out/down.

 

[drum118]

TC rolls out real-time information on buses and at stops ahead of busy summer travel

April 24, 2026

The TTC is launching a major upgrade to how customers get service information, introducing clearer, more accessible real-time displays on buses and piloting new digital screens at stops across the city.

The improvements are designed to make it easier for customers to plan trips, understand delays, and move confidently through the transit system, especially during peak summer travel and ahead of Toronto hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.

“As we prepare to welcome the world to Toronto during the FIFA World Cup this summer, it's especially important that we make sure that visitors and newcomers, who may be less familiar with the city, can easily navigate our transit system,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Improvements like these will help everyone move through the city with confidence.”

“Everyone who uses the TTC, regardless of their familiarity with the system or their ability, should be able to navigate the system with ease and confidence, and that’s what these two projects will support,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “We want to make getting around the city seamless and intuitive, and these new projects will make the bus network more useful and more accessible – a huge win.”

TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali said the projects reflect a shift toward more customer-focused, real-time service information.

“Our customers consistently tell us that clear, reliable information is one of the most important parts of a good transit experience,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “These upgrades make it easier to navigate the TTC, especially during service disruptions or when travelling on unfamiliar routes.”

More than 240 buses are already displaying redesigned next-stop screens that provide customers with real-time information, including estimated arrival times at upcoming stops and terminals, along with live subway service alerts. The TTC will expand the upgrade to all 1,153 buses equipped with digital displays over the coming months.

In addition, the TTC will pilot new real-time information screens at bus and streetcar stops this summer. The six month pilot will see 75 screens installed at busy stops and outside select stations, giving customers arrival times, service updates and disruption notices before their vehicle arrives.

The new stop screens use e-Paper technology that is easy to read in direct sunlight and low-light conditions, with high-contrast displays and audio announcements for customers who rely on auditory information. Because the units are solar- or battery-powered, durable and compact, they can be installed at stops that don’t have access to electricity.

More information about this pilot will be shared ahead of its launch this summer.

Both projects are part of the TTC’s new Wayfinding Strategy, which the TTC Board approved in October 2025.

 

[KhalilHeron]

TC rolls out real-time information on buses and at stops ahead of busy summer travel

April 24, 2026

The TTC is launching a major upgrade to how customers get service information, introducing clearer, more accessible real-time displays on buses and piloting new digital screens at stops across the city.

The improvements are designed to make it easier for customers to plan trips, understand delays, and move confidently through the transit system, especially during peak summer travel and ahead of Toronto hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.

“As we prepare to welcome the world to Toronto during the FIFA World Cup this summer, it's especially important that we make sure that visitors and newcomers, who may be less familiar with the city, can easily navigate our transit system,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Improvements like these will help everyone move through the city with confidence.”

“Everyone who uses the TTC, regardless of their familiarity with the system or their ability, should be able to navigate the system with ease and confidence, and that’s what these two projects will support,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “We want to make getting around the city seamless and intuitive, and these new projects will make the bus network more useful and more accessible – a huge win.”

TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali said the projects reflect a shift toward more customer-focused, real-time service information.

“Our customers consistently tell us that clear, reliable information is one of the most important parts of a good transit experience,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “These upgrades make it easier to navigate the TTC, especially during service disruptions or when travelling on unfamiliar routes.”

More than 240 buses are already displaying redesigned next-stop screens that provide customers with real-time information, including estimated arrival times at upcoming stops and terminals, along with live subway service alerts. The TTC will expand the upgrade to all 1,153 buses equipped with digital displays over the coming months.

In addition, the TTC will pilot new real-time information screens at bus and streetcar stops this summer. The six month pilot will see 75 screens installed at busy stops and outside select stations, giving customers arrival times, service updates and disruption notices before their vehicle arrives.

The new stop screens use e-Paper technology that is easy to read in direct sunlight and low-light conditions, with high-contrast displays and audio announcements for customers who rely on auditory information. Because the units are solar- or battery-powered, durable and compact, they can be installed at stops that don’t have access to electricity.

More information about this pilot will be shared ahead of its launch this summer.

Both projects are part of the TTC’s new Wayfinding Strategy, which the TTC Board approved in October 2025.

Glad to see e-paper adopted at bus stops. Curious how much information will be displayed. Hopefully it includes some route or local maps like the example bellow