thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
Ok that's very good news then. Points to a Feb 8th opening but obviously we need official confirmation, which again, we will likely get within the next 2 weeks, so keep an eye out.
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A 6264
Active Member
Without trying to discourage anyone from asking questions, I find it strange that we get posts now and then asking if there has been an announcement of a new opening date, or even a rumour of one. Every time a date is put out, there is a flurry of posts talking aobout it, mostly saying we don't believe it. But if you don't see any recent discussion of a projected date, it's certain there is none.
Having said that, as an off topic observation, NASA's upcoming big project is Artemis II, a manned mission to orbit the moon but not land on it, which was originally projected for 2019 to 2021, but has been delayed for years - sound familiar? Yesterday it was in the news because they are now saying Feb 8 is a target date, though it's just the earliest possible date, and not a promise - also sound familiar? I think the TTC et al should set a new target of launching before Artemis II, whenever that happens, and try to upstage NASA. Is that not a reasonable goal?
Having said that, as an off topic observation, NASA's upcoming big project is Artemis II, a manned mission to orbit the moon but not land on it, which was originally projected for 2019 to 2021, but has been delayed for years - sound familiar? Yesterday it was in the news because they are now saying Feb 8 is a target date, though it's just the earliest possible date, and not a promise - also sound familiar? I think the TTC et al should set a new target of launching before Artemis II, whenever that happens, and try to upstage NASA. Is that not a reasonable goal?
lastcommodore
New Member
I see. Thanks for the clarification. I kinda just assumed the crossover at Mt. Dennis was covered.
jordanmkasla2009
Active Member
That junction and all it's switch points are also heated with forced-air heaters
Voltz
Senior Member
And are not embedded in concrete.
PL1
Senior Member
Similarly, the sign-in log and board with regulations for on-site workers, plus the desk etc in the future ?restaurant/store (the grey door at left) have been removed at Leaside station. I think they were gone by last Friday, but the picture is from today.
Chaplinurbex
New Member
I can also confirm the same things were removed from Forest Hill and Avenue Stations. So it seems like they are getting all the stations ready, for hopefully, the public.
Now I just need them to remove the barriers inside Eglinton Station and I think that will be the most promising sign yet.
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
Line 5 Eglinton is 19 kilometres of light rail transit connecting customers along Eglinton Avenue from Mount Dennis Station in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.
Line 5 Eglinton offers seamless interchange connections to Line 1 (Yonge-University) at Cedarvale and Eglinton stations, Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) at Kennedy Station along with GO Transit and UP Express connections at Mount Dennis and GO Transit at Kennedy. This much-anticipated new line will provide customers with fast, reliable and convenient transit across Eglinton Avenue.
What to know:
- Line 5 is 19 kilometres long and will take you from Mount Dennis to Kennedy stations and everywhere in between.
- Easy connections to TTC Line 1 and Line 2 subways, 68 TTC bus routes, GO Transit and UP Express!
- Onboard fare payment is not available. Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet BEFORE boarding the vehicle.
- Vehicles are modern and accessible. They feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements. Plus, underground stations include elevators from street to track level, wide fare gates, tactile guidance and more.
The fully accessible Line 5 will improve the quality and reliability of TTC service along this busy corridor, supporting the growth of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
Check in for more details, including our opening date, over the next few weeks.
hw621
Senior Member
Only took 15 years to build...
Line 5 Eglinton is 19 kilometres of light rail transit connecting customers along Eglinton Avenue from Mount Dennis Station in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.
Line 5 Eglinton offers seamless interchange connections to Line 1 (Yonge-University) at Cedarvale and Eglinton stations, Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) at Kennedy Station along with GO Transit and UP Express connections at Mount Dennis and GO Transit at Kennedy. This much-anticipated new line will provide customers with fast, reliable and convenient transit across Eglinton Avenue.
What to know:
- Line 5 is 19 kilometres long and will take you from Mount Dennis to Kennedy stations and everywhere in between.
- Easy connections to TTC Line 1 and Line 2 subways, 68 TTC bus routes, GO Transit and UP Express!
- Onboard fare payment is not available. Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet BEFORE boarding the vehicle.
- Vehicles are modern and accessible. They feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements. Plus, underground stations include elevators from street to track level, wide fare gates, tactile guidance and more.
The fully accessible Line 5 will improve the quality and reliability of TTC service along this busy corridor, supporting the growth of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
Check in for more details, including our opening date, over the next few weeks.
urbanclient
Active Member
Line 5 Eglinton is 19 kilometres of light rail transit connecting customers along Eglinton Avenue from Mount Dennis Station in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.
Line 5 Eglinton offers seamless interchange connections to Line 1 (Yonge-University) at Cedarvale and Eglinton stations, Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) at Kennedy Station along with GO Transit and UP Express connections at Mount Dennis and GO Transit at Kennedy. This much-anticipated new line will provide customers with fast, reliable and convenient transit across Eglinton Avenue.
What to know:
The fully accessible Line 5 will improve the quality and reliability of TTC service along this busy corridor, supporting the growth of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
- Line 5 is 19 kilometres long and will take you from Mount Dennis to Kennedy stations and everywhere in between.
- Easy connections to TTC Line 1 and Line 2 subways, 68 TTC bus routes, GO Transit and UP Express!
- Onboard fare payment is not available. Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet BEFORE boarding the vehicle.
- Vehicles are modern and accessible. They feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements. Plus, underground stations include elevators from street to track level, wide fare gates, tactile guidance and more.
Check in for more details, including our opening date, over the next few weeks.
And not a single word on end-to-end travel times... Not a good look.
Amare
Senior Member
That's a very big claim that they're making, a smooth ride? Lol yeah right. knowing the TTC and Metrolinx, we know what we're going to be in for.
If we were America, their would be lawsuits all over this claim within the first year of opening.
If we were America, their would be lawsuits all over this claim within the first year of opening.
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
They're doing the same thing with Line 5's opening as they did with Line 6's opening it seems. So I wasn't expecting them to put that even if it would have been useful..
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
Guess we can expect to see ads for Line 5 in the subways soon. Look forward to checking this out on opening day once that gets announced.
Line 5 Eglinton is 19 kilometres of light rail transit connecting customers along Eglinton Avenue from Mount Dennis Station in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.
Line 5 Eglinton offers seamless interchange connections to Line 1 (Yonge-University) at Cedarvale and Eglinton stations, Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) at Kennedy Station along with GO Transit and UP Express connections at Mount Dennis and GO Transit at Kennedy. This much-anticipated new line will provide customers with fast, reliable and convenient transit across Eglinton Avenue.
What to know:
- Line 5 is 19 kilometres long and will take you from Mount Dennis to Kennedy stations and everywhere in between.
- Easy connections to TTC Line 1 and Line 2 subways, 68 TTC bus routes, GO Transit and UP Express!
- Onboard fare payment is not available. Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet BEFORE boarding the vehicle.
- Vehicles are modern and accessible. They feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements. Plus, underground stations include elevators from street to track level, wide fare gates, tactile guidance and more.
The fully accessible Line 5 will improve the quality and reliability of TTC service along this busy corridor, supporting the growth of surrounding neighbourhoods and communities.
Check in for more details, including our opening date, over the next few weeks.
hw621
Senior Member
Smooth, they didn't say fast. Ride on Line 6 is smooth, just awfully slow lol
PL1
Senior Member
My god, the nihilism of the Finch West thread is coming here. It's exhausting to read. Can you guys cool it until it launches? Repeating the same points over and over (and bumping the thread without info) is pointless.