[Johnny Au]

Here's Part 4 of 4 taken at Oakwood station on September 27, 2021

Secondary Entrance:

 

[Johnny Au]

Here's Part 1 of 13 taken at Cedarvale station on September 28, 2021

East Median Part 1:

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More photos of the East Median

 

[toronto647]

Key Points from the Metrolinx Article -

- By the end of the year, rail will run continuously from the MSF to Kennedy Station.
- Installation of the overhead catenary system, train signals, communications systems and other features to enable safe train movement will continue into 2022

Can we say an opening for September 2022 is feasible? Right before the start of school? Or we looking at end of 2022 or perhaps even 2023?

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[turini2]

Can we say an opening for September 2022 is feasible? Right before the start of school? Or we looking at end of 2022 or perhaps even 2023?

Given that track isn't finished, and zero trains have run through the central section yet - we have zero idea how well the system integration and signalling is working.
It's therefore too soon to say.

Once that "construction" is finished - so much still needs to be installed, commissioned, then tested over and over to make sure it works - and then the collective line needs to be tested with pretend people in it to make sure it's safe to operate. Signalling, radio systems, CCTV, elevators & escalators, lighting, fire doors, fire alarms, fare gates, ventilation & extraction fans, emergency exits, general integration into TTC stuff...

As I said further up this thread - delays at this "final stage" is what caused the 3 year Crossrail delay in London. And how long did RTG in Ottawa test drive trains before the City let them open? Clearly not long enough

 

[toronto647]

Given that track isn't finished, and zero trains have run through the central section yet - we have zero idea how well the system integration and signalling is working.
It's therefore too soon to say.

Once that "construction" is finished - so much still needs to be installed, commissioned, then tested over and over to make sure it works - and then the collective line needs to be tested with pretend people in it to make sure it's safe to operate. Signalling, radio systems, CCTV, elevators & escalators, lighting, fire doors, fire alarms, fare gates, ventilation & extraction fans, emergency exits, general integration into TTC stuff...

As I said further up this thread - delays at this "final stage" is what caused the 3 year Crossrail delay in London. And how long did RTG in Ottawa test drive trains before the City let them open? Clearly not long enough

So what is your educated guess range... Best Case, Probably the Case, Worst Case dates

 

[Steve X]

Given that track isn't finished, and zero trains have run through the central section yet - we have zero idea how well the system integration and signalling is working.
It's therefore too soon to say.

Once that "construction" is finished - so much still needs to be installed, commissioned, then tested over and over to make sure it works - and then the collective line needs to be tested with pretend people in it to make sure it's safe to operate. Signalling, radio systems, CCTV, elevators & escalators, lighting, fire doors, fire alarms, fare gates, ventilation & extraction fans, emergency exits, general integration into TTC stuff...

As I said further up this thread - delays at this "final stage" is what caused the 3 year Crossrail delay in London. And how long did RTG in Ottawa test drive trains before the City let them open? Clearly not long enough

On the positive side, the last subway that opened in this city didn't suffer much from this "final stage".

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

"Installation of the overhead catenary system (the wires that power the trains), train signals, communications systems and other features to enable safe train movement will continue into 2022."
"By the end of the year (2021?), rail will run continuously from the Maintenance and Storage Facility, located on the site of the former Kodak lands, to Kennedy Station."

To me, that means while trains will be running (slowly at first), the stations will need to be finished, including the painting, driveways, and signage.

 

[lead82]

Best guess Dec 31,2022 opening. Likely opening will be September 2023. Worst case May 2024.

 

[Johnny Au]

Here's Part 2 of 13 taken at Cedarvale station on September 28, 2021

East Median Part 2:

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Finishing up with the East Median, then I will show you photos of the rest of the station under construction

 

[Towered]

While I don't know the scope of the individual site projects, to the eye of the casual passerby (myself), a lot of sections don't look anywhere near completion. I'd be shocked if this line opened before 2023.

 

[Johnny Au]

Here's Part 3 of 13 taken at Cedarvale station on September 28, 2021

East Median Part 3:

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Part 4: Central Median

 

[Transportfan]

Progress pics are good, but this repetitive pic-bombing of outdoor shots of one station seems a little excessive.

 

[Richard White]

Progress pics are good, but this repetitive pic-bombing of outdoor shots of one station seems a little excessive.

I do agree and tend to scroll past it.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Today is October. In seven months, it will be May. Usually we have "Open Doors Toronto" in May. In 2019, we were able to view the Mt. Dennis Maintenance and Storage Facility. While we could see the "alleged" opening of Line 5 in 2022, we could be able to view the inside of some of the stations by May of 2022.

May, 2022 would be a good target for opening of the stations, if not the whole of Line 5. Also hopeful that the COVID-19 numbers for Ontario and Toronto will continue to go down.

 

[WillTo]

Here's Part 3 of 13 taken at Cedarvale station on September 28, 2021

East Median Part 3:

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Part 4: Central Median

Thanks for the pictures!