W. K. Lis
Superstar
If duel-gauge then could be shared between the TTC and Metrolinx.I think it would most likely be standard gauge only. There wouldn't be any need for it to be duel gauge.
If duel-gauge then could be shared between the TTC and Metrolinx.I think it would most likely be standard gauge only. There wouldn't be any need for it to be duel gauge.
The TTC uses the streetcars for that and wouldn't really want to share with Metrolinx as it could take to long to get it from either one of the barns. The TTC also has a fair number of vehicles that can run on the rails as well as rubber tires already.If duel-gauge then could be shared between the TTC and Metrolinx.
You mean that street refurbishment project between Yonge and Avenue? Pretty sure its ongoing...So... no grass along the guideway?
Also, does anyone know what's happening with Eglinton Connects? Has the city forgotten about it?
No, Eglinton Connects is a vision to revitalize the entire stretch of Eglinton from Mount Dennis to Kennedy. Metrolinx is doing that section and that section only, and also around the new stations. But the city's vision was to eventually transform the entire street.You mean that street refurbishment project between Yonge and Avenue? Pretty sure its ongoing...
Given that streetcar is higher order transit than bus. And gloried streetcar is higher order transit than bus rapid transit ....Gloried streetcar it is. How is this HIGH ORDER and rapid transit?!
So... no grass along the guideway?
Also, does anyone know what's happening with Eglinton Connects? Has the city forgotten about it?
I see no reason why that would be the case. Where would a spur track go if anywhere? North-South is covered by Stouffville, NorthEast and SouthWest is covered by Line 2, and Line 5 will be extended East. There is no reason to build a siding because there is no place for a spur line to go (there is absolutely nothing South East).Needless to say eventually ML is going to have to grade separate the line from the DVP to Kennedy as ridership climbs and the at-grade portion simply won't be able to run as frequently. Keeping that in mind..............question............will the underground portal into Kennedy have a side closed track? What I mean is like Edmonton when they built the original underground downtown section they built in a side tunnel rail entry foreseeing the day that the Metro line would eventually be built. This allowed the Metro line connection to merge into the main corridor without any disruption to the current running line. The section was only about 20 meters but saved them gobs of money and especially disruption further down the road.
Any plans for this or would it make far too much sense?
Sorry to say this, but there's a 0 percent chance the at-grade section will ever be grade separated in the future. Whats done is done, the most we can get is actual transit priority signalling here.Needless to say eventually ML is going to have to grade separate the line from the DVP to Kennedy as ridership climbs and the at-grade portion simply won't be able to run as frequently. Keeping that in mind..............question............will the underground portal into Kennedy have a side closed track? What I mean is like Edmonton when they built the original underground downtown section they built in a side tunnel rail entry foreseeing the day that the Metro line would eventually be built. This allowed the Metro line connection to merge into the main corridor without any disruption to the current running line. The section was only about 20 meters but saved them gobs of money and especially disruption further down the road.
Any plans for this or would it make far too much sense?
I wouldn't say that. With Eglinton West being fully grade separated, and the demand for the line projected to rapidly increase to the point where capacity becomes a major issue, the at grade segment will quickly become a massive thorn in the side of the line - preventing the line from running high frequencies or consistent service. I wouldn't be surprised if 10-15 years from now there isn't a push to either grade separate that section, or Sunnybrooke park gets separated with there being a linear transfer across Science Center station.Sorry to say this, but there's a 0 percent chance the at-grade section will ever be grade separated in the future. Whats done is done, the most we can get is actual transit priority signalling here.