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I must've missed it, but was there any explanation to why the side-side-island platform configuration was ditched for the side-side platform only? I assume the awkward layout, tight ROW, and limited need for an express service stop changed MX/ONxpress's minds.

I think there's a point to explore here regarding the AFP model for Ontario Line - specifically the "OM" part of the RSSOM contract. IIRC from visits to Seoul and Singapore, some of their metro lines were built through AFP/P3/Concession models, which resulted in longer than usual station...

Only one request from me: no fabric seat covers, please. Ew!

Have any Line 2 extensions - or TTC lines in general - considered branches? I'm no expert in the service model fundamentals or advocating for it, but am wondering why this hasn't been applied or much discussed in Toronto. I understand the CAPEX might be a hard selling point and it isn't a one...

I had always wondered about this! Do you know if there are any public records available for how much and how these property taxes are administered? And how far does it extend to "all the railways" - for example, does MX pay property tax to municipalities?

The beginning of 2024 is a little over 15mos away and this is more than wishful thinking. We'd be lucky to see the field investigations completed by 2024 if I'm giving my honest assessment. There are so many things to consider when electrifying that haven't remotely been touched (as far as I'm...

If I'm not mistaken, the numbers in the OL PDBC pointed towards Hitachi (formerly AnsaldoBreda) as the favourite to be the vehicle supplier due to it being the only vehicle capable of running driverless 90sec headways (most are 120sec) with steel wheels (as opposed to rubber tracked).

I think what was inferred was that DB (DB representing ONxpress) is in charge of (the) GO (Expansion), i.e. OnCorr. That much is true. I'm not familiar with the contract conditions, but I assume the proponent will also - or at least eventually - take charge of train crew and maintenance...

I agree with a lot of your points. I think the vision for many projects has already been determined before it meets RFQ for engineering design. This is a massive failure on the part of political involvement in what should be an apolitical process. One thing I don't understand is how Metrolinx...

Does anyone know if the TTC has ever considered alternatives to platform screen doors? I took the TTC at the weekend and walked past the maintenance walkways at the end of the platform (at St Clair West) and noticed they have basic handrails mounted to the platform structure, which is...

Any ideas what that amount of material is going to be used for? That's a lot of granular fill to be stockpiled. At first it seemed as though it might've been for the Reunion Crossing development across the road, but clearly the mound has gotten much bigger with daily dump truck deliveries! The...