dowlingm
Senior Member
https://cptdb.ca/topic/16829-ttc-clrvalrv-retirements/Perhaps a thread could be started for old streetcar decommissioning as well.
https://cptdb.ca/topic/16829-ttc-clrvalrv-retirements/Perhaps a thread could be started for old streetcar decommissioning as well.
PS - I have complained before about how operators deal with the float that TTC builds into its schedules, particularly on the 501. If the operator isn't feeling the bathroom urge, they may dog it on the last lap to the loop, rather than race to get there and then sit still for longer - some people like to keep moving, some like longer breaks. It's really annoying to look at Nextbus and know that your connecting bus is leaving in 7 minutes, and the operator is coasting because they are ahead of time. My own preference is that operators not lollygag towards the end of the route, unless they are ridiculously ahead of schedule. That time saved should be shared with the passengers.
Perhaps a thread could be started for old streetcar decommissioning as well.
There's also the existing thread here - http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread...ere-will-they-go-once-they-are-retired.20214/
And on that note, I was just at Broadview station. With an ALRV almost ready to leave, the following CLRV barely fit, and the following CLRV was stuck out on Broadview waiting.Sometimes it happens because the cars are early. If only 2 new cars fit in the loop, and you are running one every 2 minutes, it's very hard not to have 3 cars there on occasion.
I'm not sure that's True, Paul.
Spadina Stn? Room for how many Flexities at one time, fully within in the platform?
Then consider service frequency, where service, as scheduled has under 4m between vehicles, that's exceedingly tight to allow for a washroom break, and keeping service flowing.
I think its an entirely reasonable point that large headway services, and/or those with comfortable room for at least 2, and maybe 3 flexities in their loop/platform area don't require
relief crews; many routes fall into a different category (subject to time of day).
Mind you, if relief crews pay for themselves by allowing fewer vehicles to operate the same or more service, then that may merit their application irrespective of congestion.
Perhaps a thread could be started for old streetcar decommissioning as well.
That's why I think the TTC needs to get the city to allow them to make the streetcar lights into block signals so they can tell a streetcar driver when the block in front of them is occupied or at least have one just before a loopAnd on that note, I was just at Broadview station. With an ALRV almost ready to leave, the following CLRV barely fit, and the following CLRV was stuck out on Broadview waiting.
So it can't even handle 2 Flexitys. At best the second Flexity is going to have to unload by the front-door only, and at the same time, block traffic.
I really don't know how this is going to work without modifying the tracks at Broadview station.
Exactly the situation which I was describing.And on that note, I was just at Broadview station. With an ALRV almost ready to leave, the following CLRV barely fit, and the following CLRV was stuck out on Broadview waiting.
So it can't even handle 2 Flexitys. At best the second Flexity is going to have to unload by the front-door only, and at the same time, block traffic.
I really don't know how this is going to work without modifying the tracks at Broadview station.
Where do you put the 4 bus platforms?Ar Broadview they could move one of the streetcar platforms to the other side of the teminal, by looping the tracks the other way around, the other side of the terminal is much longer, probably long enough for two LRV's.
That's the only option I see.Or also lengthen the terminal to the east into the space where the parking lot is.