[crs1026]

^ Remarkable that the driver did this without even touching whatever that sign is....my theory would be, thinking it would be possible to do a U-turn over the tracks?

- Paul

 

[WillTo]

LOL its about time. Eglinton and lesie portal.
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There are so many things wrong with this photo!
Just how?!?

 

[Jonny5]

^ Remarkable that the driver did this without even touching whatever that sign is....my theory would be, thinking it would be possible to do a U-turn over the tracks?

- Paul

Probably did and maybe got part way over the ROW, but then got sort of stuck and made some futile attempts to get out of it before winding up in that spot and giving up.

 

[Undead]

First of many to come I'm sure!

 

[Steve X]

That could have ended badly if a train is inbounded.

 

[ARG1]

First of many to come I'm sure!

The sad part is this isn't even the first. This happened in 2021, and I'm pretty sure there have been a few since then:

Source: https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/11/car-stuck-eglinton-lrt-tracks-toronto/

 

[cplchanb]

The sad part is this isn't even the first. This happened in 2021, and I'm pretty sure there have been a few since then:

Source: https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/11/car-stuck-eglinton-lrt-tracks-toronto/

honestly these types of drivers need to get their license suspended until theyve done additional mandated driver training. just dumb drivers who have no sense of direction or awareness

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Modify the LRVs with a wedge plow, problem solved.

AoD

 

[Bojaxs]

Wouldn't be a problem if we had constructed the line as a subway. Just saying.

 

[T3G]

Wouldn't be a problem if we had constructed the line as a subway. Just saying.

The time for discussing how the line should have been built is 14 years gone. It's a waste of time to talk about. The only thing to talk about now is what steps can be taken to mitigate the shortcomings of the line in its present form.

The first question we should be asking ourselves is why is the line nearly flush with the roadway to begin with? Putting up a raised concrete or steel divider can't prevent access to the trackway in all circumstances, but could have prevented this particular incident.

 

[generalcanada]

Wouldn't be a problem if we had constructed the line as a subway. Just saying.

You underestimate the stupidity of drivers, they will find a way lol

 

[duty free]

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The time for discussing how the line should have been built is 14 years gone. It's a waste of time to talk about. The only thing to talk about now is what steps can be taken to mitigate the shortcomings of the line in its present form.

The first question we should be asking ourselves is why is the line nearly flush with the roadway to begin with? Putting up a raised concrete or steel divider can't prevent access to the trackway in all circumstances, but could have prevented this particular incident.

Automatic Retractable Hydraulic Bollards.

 

[TTCdinosaur]

Wouldn't be a problem if we had constructed the line as a subway. Just saying.

Yes, we get it: the IQs of Torontonians are so low, we can only ever build subways. Billions more because your average Torontonian is less talented than a monkey in a clown car.

 

[Amare]

We're being way to lenient on these idiot drivers. I say we install electric shock fences, that should work pretty well.

 

[Natika33]

We're being way to lenient on these idiot drivers. I say we install electric shock fences, that should work pretty well.

Said it somewhere before, but we could try the Japanese method of making people sit through a "refresher" video whenever it's time to renew their licence.