Toronto Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

[urbanclient]

That's 3 different time ranges in just over 24 hours:

''A Line 5 Eglinton LRT trip between Mount Dennis and Kennedy stations will take approximately 52 to 54 minutes''. [https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Line-5-Eglinton]

Lali: so the runtime from end to end on LRT is around 55 to 59 minutes end to end. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubl9Eki5tVI]

"When full service begins, trains are expected to run until 1:30 a.m. daily, with end‑to‑end travel times of approximately 50–55 minutes."

TTC to begin phased start to service on Line 5 Eglinton

www.ttc.ca

Those 3 time ranges cannot all be true. End‑to‑end travel times are expected to drop significantly after stronger TSP is implemented, and at least decrease slightly when operations become more aggressive over time (60--->88km/h speed limit, accel/braking etc.) For this Sunday, I am predicting end-to-end travel times in the 55-75 minutes range, with the average above 60 minutes.

Also, I don't understand the reason for the 60 km/h cap in the tunnelled section. Trains have been testing underground for probably 5 years now. How much longer of a "testing" period is needed?

It's to prevent injuries due to sudden unintended emergency braking.

 

[APTA-2048]

Also, I don't understand the reason for the 60 km/h cap in the tunnelled section. Trains have been testing underground for probably 5 years now. How much longer of a "testing" period is needed?

There is an ongoing issue with the trains when they operate over 60. I eluded to it a few pages back. Still hesitant to give details, but now I’m sure it will eventually be publicized.

 

[nfitz]

Also, I don't understand the reason for the 60 km/h cap in the tunnelled section. Trains have been testing underground for probably 5 years now. How much longer of a "testing" period is needed?

A good question. Though the vehicle weights are going to start being significantly heavier on Sunday, so I can see a desire to be a bit careful for a bit, to see if everything is good. It's hard to stick that many sandbags on 24 trains!

 

[APTA-2048]

It's to prevent injuries due to sudden unintended emergency braking.

That’s not exactly the issue. Though I guess that’s a contributing factor.

 

[yurt2022]

It's to prevent injuries due to sudden unintended emergency braking.

 

[yurt2022]

That’s not exactly the issue. Though I guess that’s a contributing factor.

Is it like the Alstom problem where if the trains go too fast the bogies get messed up over time and the wheels eventually fall off?

The glory of low floor LRVs in full display...

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Went to Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown LRT website ( https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/eglinton-crosstown-lrt ), and so far nothing "official" about Line 5 opening. As at 14:28, on February 4, 2026.

Under "Notices", last entry was dated "December 8, 2025".

 

[yurt2022]

Went to Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown LRT website ( https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/eglinton-crosstown-lrt ), and so far nothing "official" about Line 5 opening. As at 14:28, on February 4, 2026.

Under "Notices", last entry was dated "December 8, 2025".

Well its never been their call, so why would they announce it?

Also that site is basically dead, I can't remember the last time it was updated.

 

[Cambry Ardship]

I'm looking forward to it, full stop. Cedarvale to Yonge-Eglinton will be 9 minutes, down from 20+ minutes on the bus. It's going to make it so much easier to go there and go north on Yonge by transit. It's going to be a huge quality of life change.

The one piece that I think is going to be really important to continue to put pressure on the city and province is completing the remaining streetscape improvements, including the bike lanes directly on Eglinton and also connecting to Eglinton. They were promised as part of this project and they need to be delivered.

 

[APTA-2048]

Is it like the Alstom problem where if the trains go too fast the bogies get messed up over time and the wheels eventually fall off?

I'm not qualified to say how big of an issue it is. But there is a safety aspect and a maintenance interval aspect that lead them to the temporary speed limit. It does sound temporary.

 

[nfitz]

Is it like the Alstom problem where if the trains go too fast the bogies get messed up over time and the wheels eventually fall off?

The glory of low floor LRVs in full display...

I'm not sure why the negativity. We see such operating speeds on these vehicles elsewhere. And they've already said it will be increased to 80 km/hr before the line fully opens.

 

[yurt2022]

And they've already said it will be increased to 80 km/hr before the line fully opens.

 

[urbanclient]

Is it like the Alstom problem where if the trains go too fast the bogies get messed up over time and the wheels eventually fall off?

The glory of low floor LRVs in full display...

You're about to be shouted down for lack of nuance, by others with similarly unnuanced takes.

Truth is low floors may be somewhat less reliable, partly because they're more costly to maintain, but that's no excuse for them capping speeds at 60 kph. The Flexity Freedom may be a lot better than the Citadis Spirit, but they're still far from being the most advanced or reliable by 2026 standards.

North American manufactured rolling stock seems to be hot garbage. Across the board. Technology decades behind, poor quality management, everything. Had this discussion about Toronto Rockets being heavy etc. recently. I am all for keeping industry and jobs local. But if they're consistently soiling the bed, then they deserve to be replaced by offshore competitors.

 

[DatTranzitGuy]

It’s also just a waiting game until google maps updates to accommodate line 5

 

[TwoWheelPoli]

Finally, this thread can be retired.

You do realize there's still the western extension to Renforth under construction and yet another proposed extension to Pearson?