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Finch West Line 6 LRT

TRONto said:
Doesn't sounds like it to me. If operator training hasn't started yet, I would assume an early 2025 opening. Drum might have some insight?
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If only one cohort, it could be earlier than Eglinton, despite the head start on training by Eglinton.

But if they do 3-months of trial running, it's getting a bit tight already for a 2024 opening. Ideally they'd both open the same day to simplify all the route changes.

On the other hand, ideally they'd open in different periods, so as not to overwhelm everyone with all the route changes. :)
 
unrealestate said:
Looking like this will be the only new line to open in 2024. Hoping it does, we desperately need some good transit news
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If you're inclined to be really pessimistic about Eglinton you might say it'll be the only line to open in 2025. Neither looks to be opening in 2024 at this point. And honestly, rather they take their time with testing/training than rush to make up for time lost during construction.
 
ViewerOfToronto said:
I was at Finch West today, and noticed they took down the big white and black T’s on top of the station.
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Chris R. said:
Speed limit. During a public meeting about Hamilton LRT last November, someone asked the speed limit of the LRT in Hamilton and they said just like any surface LRT it will be limited to the speed limit of the road.

Which I hate. It makes no sense. There are fewer collision points, the LRT trains follow a more predictable trajectory (the rails duh) and the drivers are skilled and trained operators. They should be able to have a different speed limit from the rest of the road on the grade separated sections (between intersections).

I don't understand North America's adversion to fast transit. I usually ride my bicycle because it's faster than transit, but especially in winter, I'd honestly much prefer transit.
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To be clear - this is either a choice by Hamilton or someone speaking out of turn.

Finch West and Eglinton on surface are NOT moving at the speed of the adjoining roads. Those street limits are 50km/h, and Council passed specific bylaws to permit Crosstown and Finch West to operate 10km/h higher. The report bringing the bylaw to council specifies that it was requested due to the contract to build and operate the LRT on FW, rather than a limit determined by Council or Staff as appropriate
 
dowlingm said:
To be clear - this is either a choice by Hamilton or someone speaking out of turn.

Finch West and Eglinton on surface are NOT moving at the speed of the adjoining roads. Those street limits are 50km/h, and Council passed specific bylaws to permit Crosstown and Finch West to operate 10km/h higher. The report bringing the bylaw to council specifies that it was requested due to the contract to build and operate the LRT on FW, rather than a limit determined by Council or Staff as appropriate
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I'd be impressed if cars didn't consistently drive 15 above limit...
 
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