Great video. It's about time...I live in a neighbourhood where we were promised the OTrain in 2009. A mere three mayors and fifteen short years later, we're there! 😮
Great video. Lots of cool stuff happening these days with respect to Canadian transit. Here in Vancouver, the Canada Line is getting a new infill station in Richmond. It's not a huge deal (just 1 station that mainly services some new condo developments. If you don't live in one of those, it's really only useful to visit a small handful of shops) but it opens tomorrow so it's still something I'm excited about.
very good "gentle kick" accesible buttons to the toilets at the stations. If the trains ring the bell every time they enter the station it is annoying and they should change regulations
Can someone explain to me why they can't run lines 2/4 as one line with branches like the Canada Line YVR branch. It is mentioned in the video that it is technically possible to run trains from Bayview to the airport but they are choosing not to? Its good to see that the transfers are simple but you have to admit a one seat ride to the city centre would be preferable...
The issue is it would sacrifice frequency, because line 4 is short it's able to operate every 12 min, but lengthening the line would require more trains. If line 2 was branched it would have to reduce service towards limeabank which is where there's higher projected ridership than the airport
Basically lack of double tracking of the line on the north half, which is due to limited budget and some expensive bottlenecks (widening Dow's lake tunnel, the trench near Carling, bridges over the Rideau and Via tracks, tunnels under Heron and Walkey, etc). They can get around the issue in the future by double tracking where ever possible, or having one of the lines diverge, such as towards Hurdman/Billings Bridge along the other existing transitway.
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Glad to see some transit projects in Canada getting completed and fairly around the budget!
I wish could say the same about GTA!!
Great video. It's about time...I live in a neighbourhood where we were promised the OTrain in 2009. A mere three mayors and fifteen short years later, we're there! 😮
3 lines in ottawa before toronto even opens the eglinton crosstown! wow
I was just about to vent about the same thing. Eglinton is still yet to announce an opening date
Nice detailing of line 4
Great video. Lots of cool stuff happening these days with respect to Canadian transit.
Here in Vancouver, the Canada Line is getting a new infill station in Richmond. It's not a huge deal (just 1 station that mainly services some new condo developments. If you don't live in one of those, it's really only useful to visit a small handful of shops) but it opens tomorrow so it's still something I'm excited about.
Great coverage on this and I am a bit jealous that you’ve got to ride. I still have yet to ride line one
Back with another great video, thank you Jamie. If only Toronto could get lingering transit projects completed and open...sigh.
Doug Ford killed them 😢
Good lord how much salt do they need to use?
Isn’t it insane, you’d think that in a city known for snow, covered and/or heated walkways would have been the norm by design!
very good "gentle kick" accesible buttons to the toilets at the stations. If the trains ring the bell every time they enter the station it is annoying and they should change regulations
Can someone explain to me why they can't run lines 2/4 as one line with branches like the Canada Line YVR branch. It is mentioned in the video that it is technically possible to run trains from Bayview to the airport but they are choosing not to? Its good to see that the transfers are simple but you have to admit a one seat ride to the city centre would be preferable...
The issue is it would sacrifice frequency, because line 4 is short it's able to operate every 12 min, but lengthening the line would require more trains. If line 2 was branched it would have to reduce service towards limeabank which is where there's higher projected ridership than the airport
Basically lack of double tracking of the line on the north half, which is due to limited budget and some expensive bottlenecks (widening Dow's lake tunnel, the trench near Carling, bridges over the Rideau and Via tracks, tunnels under Heron and Walkey, etc). They can get around the issue in the future by double tracking where ever possible, or having one of the lines diverge, such as towards Hurdman/Billings Bridge along the other existing transitway.
What is the service frequency gonna be?
12 minute headways. The single track sections limit headways, so more frequent service isn't possible without further double tracking.
Line 3 out?
Line 3 is still under construction, should be open by 2027
The salt use on those platforms will cut their structural lifespan by about 50% 😅
Funny, 'cause it's true!😂