nfitz
Superstar
I'm not sure that the existence of the busway means there'll be frequent service. On the other hand the 939B along the other busway does run every 15 minutes.
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TTC: Scarborough Busway Construction (portion of the former Scarborough RT route)
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yurt2022
New Member
The busway seems more and more needed everyday as Metrolinx is already 2 years behind on tunnelling for the SSE due to "unforeseen soil conditions." Tunnelling should have been completed by the new year...
The TBM has only travelled 1 kilometre and is just south of the 401 currently (and has been sitting idle for months), meaning it still has to make the entire way to Eglinton and Kennedy via McCowan.
Station erection work can also not commence until tunnelling is completed, adding more to the delays.
We will definitely be using the busway far into the 2030's for those who have questioned it for being useful only for 2 years.
The TBM has only travelled 1 kilometre and is just south of the 401 currently (and has been sitting idle for months), meaning it still has to make the entire way to Eglinton and Kennedy via McCowan.
Station erection work can also not commence until tunnelling is completed, adding more to the delays.
We will definitely be using the busway far into the 2030's for those who have questioned it for being useful only for 2 years.
turbanplanner
Senior Member
Can't wait for my children's children to ride it vs the 2 years it would have taken to rebuilt the SRT track curves!
cplchanb
Senior Member
what is the issue with the TBM? have they identified the cause and solutions? Will it be a copy of the Seattle tbm disaster?
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Steve X
Senior Member
We need a more transparent organization to manage this crap. I fear this will be the first and last time they'll attempt a single bore tunnel for any transit project. Maybe TO soil really isn't suitable for such a big TBM.what is the issue with the TBM? have they identified the cause and solutions? Will it be a copy of the Seattle tbm disaster?
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yurt2022
New Member
I'm not sure to be honest.what is the issue with the TBM? have they identified the cause and solutions? Will it be a copy of the Seattle tbm disaster?
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All I know is that its been sitting idle for a number of months, and they're currently trying to access the TBM for "maintenance."
yurt2022
New Member
Maybe theres still time to switch the design to cut and cover
as the tunnel has only gone 1KM...Voltz
Senior Member
Or use the transit right of way that already existsMaybe theres still time to switch the design to cut and cover
reinventingthewheel
Active Member
Please direct these subway construction comments to the appropriate thread:
Danforth Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension
Danforth Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension
nfitz
Superstar
There was a decent public presentation at yesterday's TTC meeting, with a very reasonable request for a temporary roof for the outside walkway from the station to the existing busway platform at Kennedy station. Sadly there didn't seem to be any follow-up from the commissioners.
I'd think this would be an extremely low-cost item, that could be done extremely quickly.
I'd think this would be an extremely low-cost item, that could be done extremely quickly.