Waterloo Region Transit Developments (ION LRT, new terminal, GRT buses)

[M636RF]

Does that mean they'll be shipped all at once by CN?

I don't think they have enough cars to transport them all at once.

Does anyone know how many flatcars Bombardier has for the Flexity Freedoms? I thought there were just 2 or 3.

 

[jordanmkasla2009]

I don't think they have enough cars to transport them all at once.

Does anyone know how many flatcars Bombardier has for the Flexity Freedoms? I thought there were just 2 or 3.

There's only room on the Waterloo Spur to store 1 vehicle at a time for unloading, so Bombardier could only send 2-3 a week max.

 

[jordanmkasla2009]

Phase 1 (Clearance) Testing is largely complete after reaching Fairway Station Yesterday.

 

[micheal_can]

When do they plan that it will be open for revenue service by?

 

[timio]

When do they plan that it will be open for revenue service by?

"Spring 2018"

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

"Spring 2018"

The summer solstice is Thursday, June 21, 2018. So should be the day before, June 20th. That's when they make a sacrifice.

 

[hw621]

Wow

Forgive me, but it does look like one of those streetcars in Toronto..

 

[Leo_Chan]

Forgive me, but it does look like one of those streetcars in Toronto..

They have island stations, which means doors on both sides of the vehicles. They're TOTALLY different

Yes, they do look like the Flexity Outlooks the TTC uses on the streetcar network, as they are the similar, but more functional, Flexity Freedoms. However, the stop spacing on the line is definitely "Rapid Transit"

 

[robmausser]

Forgive me, but it does look like one of those streetcars in Toronto..

Wider and a bit bigger, doors on both sides. I also think operating cab on both ends.

Really the whole benefits of LRT won't be seen on the ION Line, its lower ridership means it is essentially a glorified streetcar.

When you see 3 of these linked together, running in a tunnel, elevated and at grade along Eglinton, then you will see the full benefits of LRT.

 

[Streety McCarface]

They have island stations, which means doors on both sides of the vehicles. They're TOTALLY different

Yes, they do look like the Flexity Outlooks the TTC uses on the streetcar network, as they are the similar, but more functional, Flexity Freedoms. However, the stop spacing on the line is definitely "Rapid Transit"

I don't know, some of the stations are really close together, especially in uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener. What really confuses me is why they're not building a stop at McCormick...

 

[Streety McCarface]

Wider and a bit bigger, doors on both sides. I also think operating cab on both ends.

Really the whole benefits of LRT won't be seen on the ION Line, its lower ridership means it is essentially a glorified streetcar.

When you see 3 of these linked together, running in a tunnel, elevated and at grade along Eglinton, then you will see the full benefits of LRT.

Or the full problems...When it's underground it's a subway, but when it's aboveground, since it's Eglinton Avenue, I'm seriously concerned about bunching, especially at intersections.

 

[Leo_Chan]

Or the full problems...When it's underground it's a subway, but when it's aboveground, since it's Eglinton Avenue, I'm seriously concerned about bunching, especially at intersections.

Aggressive Signal Priority Required.

 

[Streety McCarface]

Aggressive Signal Priority Required.

Knowing Toronto, I fear they won't implement it...especially with the high frequency planned for the line.

 

[robmausser]

Aggressive Signal Priority Required.

I'm wondering if they will short turn some cars at Laird. So they only operate in the tunnel.

Ridership will be lower east of the tunnel.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

The Flexity Freedom light rail vehicles will have doors on both sides, and are w-i-d-e-r. Wider than both the TTC streetcars and the Montreal Metro cars, but narrower than the TTC subway cars.