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[EnviroTO]

I feel like I should walk by and kick it. I'm not optimistic that they did properly installed (i.e. deep in the ground) posts able to handle automotive impact. I'm pretty sure I saw some of the road signs screwed into the sidewalk concrete which is hokey.

 

[nfitz]

I think he meant to say that Eglinton East is by TTC, not west and that is still about 10 years out.

I think you mean Kennedy station, not Eglinton East station. No that was always part of Crosslinx - likely because of the simple delineation between the two projects at Kennedy (BTW, I was at Kennedy this evening, at the east end of the station ... coming from the GO train. The connections from Line 2 to Line 5 there look like there'll be really quite good, for two parallel(lish) lines. I thought it was Eglinton and Eglinton West (aka Cedarvale) stations that were going to be contracted by TTC.

Thats news to me about the yonge/eglinton west. Chance you can source that? that doesnt really make sense

I believe there was extensive discussion about it a thousand or so pages up the thread. The only question in my mind, is did that change take place before or after the Crosslinx contract was tendered.

It annoys me that the stairs to Eglinton from ET Seaton Park are blocked off due to this crap.

From the south side of the Leslie/Eglinton intersection? What's the issue there? That section all looks finished.

 

[drum118]

I think you mean Kennedy station, not Eglinton East station. No that was always part of Crosslinx - likely because of the simple delineation between the two projects at Kennedy (BTW, I was at Kennedy this evening, at the east end of the station ... coming from the GO train. The connections from Line 2 to Line 5 there look like there'll be really quite good, for two parallel(lish) lines. I thought it was Eglinton and Eglinton West (aka Cedarvale) stations that were going to be contracted by TTC.

I believe there was extensive discussion about it a thousand or so pages up the thread. The only question in my mind, is did that change take place before or after the Crosslinx contract was tendered.

From the south side of the Leslie/Eglinton intersection? What's the issue there? That section all looks finished.

Was talking about Eglinton East extension that will be by TTC

As far as I know, other than TTC Yonge Eglinton Station except for elevators, all stations changes where by ML

Was planning on having a look at Kennedy when I was to do the SRT open house, but never made it and on my do list.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Was planning on having a look at Kennedy when I was to do the SRT open house, but never made it and on my do list.

there is vey little to see at Kendy also the only way I can see i into the line 5 station seems to be through an unpaid fare zone unless the two structures on the subway platform with locked doors on them have stairs leading to a tunnel under the subway I have no idea how people will get to the line 5 station.

 

[littlewill1166]

That's not how "leaks" work.

The unofficial report, if believed by readers, has removed any expectation of an opening in spring or summer. Or even fall.

Verster can now stick to silence. The "leak" has bought him a year.

- Paul

Wonder if it opens December 17 to match the TYSSE.

December 17, 2024 sounds right

December 2024 isn't a firm date. It could open earlier or later based on how testing goes. Contactless Debit/Credit on the TTC was launched about a week early. While Presto in Google Wallet is late (despite it being essentially ready for launch for almost 2 months now). To paraphrase the CEO, it's too early in the testing process to give an exact timeline, you don't want people planning around a December 2024 opening only to be disappointed. If testing goes well the line can open early or vice versa.

If you extrapolate the project dashboard in the presentation he gave, there are around 6 months of padding with the December 2024 date.

When you're working on these projects, you want everything to be perfect for the public (so you don't have to hear complaints from family members at Thanksgiving Dinner). But sometimes perfect becomes the enemy of good.

 

[drum118]

there is vey little to see at Kendy also the only way I can see i into the line 5 station seems to be through an unpaid fare zone unless the two structures on the subway platform with locked doors on them have stairs leading to a tunnel under the subway I have no idea how people will get to the line 5 station.

Its not only the Crosstown which is mainly done, but the GO platform I wanted to shoot.

The last time I shot the station elevators for the GO platform, the doors open for me to have a clear shot interior. Can't see anything at the west end on the concourse level as it still block off.

There will be a pay fare area for the station once you get down to the platform area or on the concourse.

 

[toronto647]

Toronto Sun picked it up first... Wonder when the Star and CP24 do

LILLEY: Unacceptable that Crosstown might not open until December 2024

Construction on the transit line started in 2011 and it was supposed to open in 2020 but continues to face delays.

torontosun.com

 

[pmacpherson68]

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Metrolinx has started to do video tours of the stations and stops.

There’s something really “rub your nose in it” about ML putting out this in light of all the delays.

 

[cplchanb]

if most of the stations look like oakwood that seriously puts a huge red flag to this secret dec 24 timeline. the station is practically finished! any of these last minute things are probably so minor that the general public
wont even notice nor would they be affected. if we are wasting that many months to strive for that last 0.05% to perfection as Verster claims we are not getting anything done as a city.

case in point... i was involved with a m/e meeting with ML today on a project, they convened a 25 person committee zoom call to settle what in the private sector would be a 15min phone call..... AND they werent prepared for the meeting.

 

[youngblood]

My naively optimistic self thinks the Dec 2024 leak is so that when verster announces a spring 2024 opening date it will look like Christmas came early.

I don’t know, but I agree with the poster above. This thing looks close to done

 

[Admiral Beez]

I stick to my prediction above. Full system opening in April-May 2025.

Oh yes, I have it spot on I believe.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

There will be a pay fare area for the station once you get down to the platform area or on the concourse.

ther seem to be no evidence of that at all and metolinxs has show nothing in any pkans that or videos that shoiw thath I'll beleve that you will be able to enter line 5 from knedy without taoping apreto card again onlty when it actuly opens or a detaled set of picture or a video that makes sene is relesed to the public.

 

[generalcanada]

if most of the stations look like oakwood that seriously puts a huge red flag to this secret dec 24 timeline. the station is practically finished! any of these last minute things are probably so minor that the general public
wont even notice nor would they be affected. if we are wasting that many months to strive for that last 0.05% to perfection as Verster claims we are not getting anything done as a city.

case in point... i was involved with a m/e meeting with ML today on a project, they convened a 25 person committee zoom call to settle what in the private sector would be a 15min phone call..... AND they werent prepared for the meeting.

This reminds me, those who say government has too much red tape has never worked in a f500 company. I do. and this describes everyday life for me. 50 person calls people not prepared for the meeting,

so no it would not be a 15 minute phone call hell it wouldnt even be an hour long phone call. it would be 5 meetings split up over 3 months where no one remembers what this project is about....true story

 

[reinventingthewheel]

ther seem to be no evidence of that at all and metolinxs has show nothing in any pkans that or videos that shoiw thath I'll beleve that you will be able to enter line 5 from knedy without taoping apreto card again onlty when it actuly opens or a detaled set of picture or a video that makes sene is relesed to the public.

This information has been in the public realm for over 5 years, you shouldn’t refute what @drum118 is reporting if you’re not in the know.

Evidence A: Youtube - CrosstownTO - Kennedy Station Walk Through

Evidence B: PDF - Interchange Stations - Final Designs
Note the designated Paid/Unpaid Area and fare gates on northeast and northwest entrances:

 

[PL1]

This morning the digital info sign visible at Leaside station says "LRT Testing Underway". It used to say "Not In Service".

I read very little into this, other than they can change the message!