Toronto Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

[smallspy]

But this would/could have been an at grade T-intersection (perhaps just east of the current underpass) that would not interfere with the LRT that's along the south side, no? The underpass under Eglinton could still be kept for pedestrian and cyclists to cross under the LRT.

It would have been modified to an at-grade T intersection had the LRT alignment been shifted to the south side, yes. But the current underpass would have been unnecessary, and thus would have been filled in. Keeping it was not recommended if they could help it.

In any case, it was just one of many things that they looked at. Not the final straw, however.

Dan

 

[Cyrobyte]

Assuming if the remaining operators had their trainings completed and signed off last week (according to smallspy), today (monday) would be a great day to start simulated service! Otherwise, I don't think there is any hope left of having a Sept opening

Anyways, perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm or deny that it has indeed begun or not.

It's strange how a month or two ago everyone was saying that this line will open in September but now that seems shaky

 

[goodcitywhenfinished]

It's strange how a month or two ago everyone was saying that this line will open in September but now that seems shaky

One more year! One more year! One more year! #keepthewaitalive

 

[nfitz]

It's strange how a month or two ago everyone was saying that this line will open in September but now that seems shaky

I thought the word was July 27, a few weeks ago.

A September opening was never going to happen. Personally I'd be surprised if it doesn't open by August 31. That's still almost 4 months away.

But if it doesn't open in August, the next possible date is October 12.

 

[Cyrobyte]

I thought the word was July 27, a few weeks ago.

A September opening was never going to happen. Personally I'd be surprised if it doesn't open by August 31. That's still almost 4 months away.

But if it doesn't open in August, the next possible date is October 12.

These are based on the TTC board periods. The current board period started on May 11 yet the revenue service demonstration didn’t start so a July opening seems impossible to me. I might be wrong through

 

[nfitz]

These are based on the TTC board periods. The current board period started on May 11 yet the revenue service demonstration didn’t start so a July opening seems impossible to me. I might be wrong through

July is indeed looking iffy.

I don't see how they don't follow the board periods, given the significant change in buses that won't work if Eglinton isn't running - or vice-versa.

 

[TOtramz]

July is indeed looking iffy.

I don't see how they don't follow the board periods, given the significant change in buses that won't work if Eglinton isn't running - or vice-versa.

Does the revenue demonstration have to start on the start date of the new board? The buses don’t have to change until the line is actually opening right

 

[Steve X]

Let’s remind everyone again that the TYSSE didn’t open at the start of any board period.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Let’s remind everyone again that the TYSSE didn’t open at the start of any board period.

Although its dates were chosen because York University was on winter break then, it was chosen at their request.

 

[nfitz]

Let’s remind everyone again that the TYSSE didn’t open at the start of any board period.

The TYSSE opened December 17, 2017, at the start of the December 17, 2017 to January 6, 2018 period.

Here is the list of board periods from the service summary that contained the November 26 and December 17 periods..

Here's Steve Munro's regular article for that period:

TTC Service Changes Effective Sunday, December 17, 2017

The December schedules bring the opening of the Spadina subway extension to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and a major reorganization of bus routes along the subway corridor. 2017.12.17_Servic…

stevemunro.ca

Although its dates were chosen because York University was on winter break then, it was chosen at their request.

No.

 

[crs1026]

While riding Up Express today, I noted that the tracks of the MSF were conspicuously empty - meaning that plenty of the trams were out on the line.
Trying to infer a precise opening date at this point is largely conjecture, the main point is simply that we are in a phase where it will be ready when it’s ready.
Rather than continue to speculate, maybe we just need to wait for a substantive announcement - or a substantive report of a testing event that signifies further rework needed.

- Paul

 

[kev1n1m]

While riding Up Express today, I noted that the tracks of the MSF were conspicuously empty - meaning that plenty of the trams were out on the line.
Trying to infer a precise opening date at this point is largely conjecture, the main point is simply that we are in a phase where it will be ready when it’s ready.
Rather than continue to speculate, maybe we just need to wait for a substantive announcement - or a substantive report of a testing event that signifies further rework needed.

- Paul

I mean the sentiment is nice and all but it's not gonna happen. Speculation is one of the core functions of forums like this.

 

[bearcat]

I mean the sentiment is nice and all but it's not gonna happen. Speculation is one of the core functions of forums like this.

It should ideally be speculation based on some real observation, like as above that the MSF was empty.

 

[TOtramz]

This

It should ideally be speculation based on some real observation, like as above that the MSF was empty.

observations combined with noticing the frequency of trains on the surface section should be a good indication that revenue demonstration has begun

 

[crs1026]

The thing about the revenue demonstration is that it has the potential to start over (repeatedly) if something(s) is discovered. So we can't count forward with certainty. That's quite different than when we were in the "final touches" wondering how long various bits of finite work would take.

At this point, no one (least of all TTC) knows.

Lennon McCartney: "When I get to the bottom, I go back to the top....."

- Paul