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  1. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    Similarly, they built a streetcar platform under Queen Station in the 1950s, and while it was never used for that purpose, it did allow them to put a pedestrian platform-to-platform connection under the tracks, which might have been too costly if there wasn't already a piece of tunnel there...
  2. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

    Don't forget, there are elevators too. They are one thing that nobody can complain about. They are larger than previous elevators, and faster, and they don't take over half a minute to align with the floor - though all elevators are good at that when they are new, and have trouble finding the...
  3. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    I'm surprised to see construction of the elevated track at Thorncliffe is beginning soon. I wish they would start building the track at the north end of the line too, so they can get the most disruptive work in the area out of the way.
  4. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line: Minton Portal + Upper Don Crossings | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    I notice the documentation says the new bridge is being constructed north of the Leaside bridge. Both bridges actually run north to south, with the new bridge west of the existing bridge. I have to admit, with the roads running at funny angles in the area, I used to think the bridge ran east...
  5. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Eglinton Line 5: Eglinton Station | ?m | 1s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

    I've been to the station several times, but always in a hurry, and have never actually seen the artwork. It's on my to-do list!
  6. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

    A few factoids about the building that the bus station is in, as I used to live in the area. It's 2200 Yonge Street, named Canada Square, and it used to have a 2nd storey winding hallway leading all the way south to Berwick Street, serving shops including a Cineplex and a Mandarin restaurant...
  7. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    You should be a contestant on Jeopardy.
  8. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    I would have said the same about Dundas.
  9. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    Re. your other names for Corktown, Parliament could be confused with Queen's Park, and Distillery might have "boozy" connotations. I'm surprised the latter is so widely promoted as a name for the neighbourhood. If Corktown is not a widely known name, it probably will be if the station is given...
  10. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    I knew K/B and Q/S station names are temporary, but didn't know of the other 2, or that Metrolinx (of all people!) were actually inviting input from the public. That's good! I would like to see avoidance of double-name stations, even though we have had many of them in the 2 recently opened...
  11. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    Make that, Exhibition, Therme Spa, Convention Centre, Casino, Hotel, and More @#$%^&* Condos Station
  12. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    The top of the construction site, in the last picture, appears to be at street level. Where is the "hole"? (I guess I should have said, portal.)
  13. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

    There is also a parking lot within the park, to the north of the intersection, at street level and not in the valley, so no stairs to climb.
  14. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

    The question is, do we have enough cars to put a 3rd car on every train? Wikipedia talks about the number of cars purchased, but says some of these were to be used for other lines in Ontario. Here is their summary: 182 Bombadier Flexity Freedom cars originally ordered for Line 5 plus other...
  15. A 6264

    Toronto Toronto | Ontario Line 3 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx

    Vaughan and Richmond Hill are different cities. Both are within York Municipality. When the extension to Vaughan was built, it was called TYSSE (Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension), omitting mention of Yonge and University. Now, most signage refers to the line as Yonge University, omitting...

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