[Aplus23]

The ones I saw today seemed to be keeping up with or passing traffic on takeoff too.

I did notice that, accelerating on the green very nicely

 

[swampymudkip]

Multiple LRVs seen traveling in both directions today. All departure boards say "Training in Progress".

 

[TOtramz]

2 Thoughts:

Is this the "pre-training" period before official simulated service begins, so the real frequency will be even higher than this?

Also since we can't see what's going on in the underground section, is it safe to assume they're running even more trains down there given the planned service pattern?

 

[Abdullah77]

Would it be TTC staff operating these for their own training? Or is this Crosslinx staff testing systems?

 

[ctf5650]

Will the expected new order for the west extension be for more Flexities or for the Citadis models found on other LRT projects?

 

[T3G]

Will the expected new order for the west extension be for more Flexities or for the Citadis models found on other LRT projects?

There is no reason for it to be the Citadis.

 

[W. K. Lis]

There is no reason for it to be the Citadis.

In the 1950's, the TTC had different models of PCCs, Peter WItts, and very old wooden TCR streetcars. Should be able to mix and match the Flexities and the Citadis light rail vehicles. Just as long as they can fit the platforms.

 

[Kyle Campbell]

In the 1950's, the TTC had different models of PCCs, Peter WItts, and very old wooden TCR streetcars. Should be able to mix and match the Flexities and the Citadis light rail vehicles. Just as long as they can fit the platforms.

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They are dimensionally compatible, but I thought the ones they have ordered so far are using a different signalling system that's incompatible.

I think it depends on Alstoms long term plans, they have two different tram models that are now basically competitors. I figure long term they'll end both families in favor of a new one that combines.tech from both

 

[duffo]

Will the expected new order for the west extension be for more Flexities or for the Citadis models found on other LRT projects?

My understanding is that the Flexity's days are numbered.

 

[APTA-2048]

I think it depends on Alstoms long term plans, they have two different tram models that are now basically competitors. I figure long term they'll end both families in favor of a new one that combines.tech from both

They seem to be building Flexities for existing contracts or orders, but new orders seem to be designated Citadis. For example Toronto and Berlin are still getting Flexities, but new orders like Philadelphia and Quebec are getting Citadis.

 

[TOtramz]

I thought the issue with running both Citadis and Flexity on line 5 was that the Citadis is significantly longer than Flexity, meaning that 3-cars of Flexity fully utilizes the platform while 2 cars of Citadis would not.

Thoughts?

 

[nfitz]

I thought the issue with running both Citadis and Flexity on line 5 was that the Citadis is significantly longer than Flexity, meaning that 3-cars of Flexity fully utilizes the platform while 2 cars of Citadis would not.

Two of the (Line 6-style) Citadises may be longer than 3 Flexitys - but the front and rear doors are set further away from the cap on the Citadis. I doubt it would make much difference.

I think for operational reasons they'd stick to the same car length - and likely the same model give the maintenance complexities and maintenance contacts.

 

[Kyle Campbell]

Two of the (Line 6-style) Citadises may be longer than 3 Flexitys - but the front and rear doors are set further away from the cap on the Citadis. I doubt it would make much difference.

I think for operational reasons they'd stick to the same car length - and likely the same model give the maintenance complexities and maintenance contacts.

The platforms are.90m right? That's the same length as the confederation line's platforms above ground. The noses of the train extend beyond the above ground platforms in Ottawa, it's just lined up so that all the doors are on the platform.

It wouldn't allow what Ottawa planned for in ultimate expansion. The underground platforms are 120m, so that the Citadis can be extended by one module to make a 59m vehicle and a 118m pair.

 

[hawc]

 

[jordanmkasla2009]

They are dimensionally compatible, but I thought the ones they have ordered so far are using a different signalling system that's incompatible.

Signalling systems are drop-in parts. It's the integration with the train control software that's the key sticking point. It's like having to install the drivers and software for the brand new fancy all-in-one printer before your computer can know how to print, scan, fax, etc. with it. You can put whatever signalling system you want into the trains, but if the train control software doesn't know how to communicate with and interpret its inputs and outputs and what to do with it, it's not going to work.