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JJTheJetPln said:
Makes me wonder if these deficiencies are the reason why speeds are limited on the entirety of the rail.

If thats the case, I would have been fine with waiting a little while longer before launching things.
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Like 15 years is not long enough?
 

Premier says Eglinton Crosstown won't open before new year: Premier Doug Ford said there's a possibility that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT could finally open in 2026 or "very soon after."
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6ixGod said:

Premier says Eglinton Crosstown won't open before new year: Premier Doug Ford said there's a possibility that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT could finally open in 2026 or "very soon after."
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"very soon after" 2026? As in, 2027? :D It is what the article says, but I wonder if he really said it. Since the article went to the trouble to put quotes around the last 3 words, I'm guessing he did. Either way, I'm sure that's not what he meant.
 
I find it amusing that NOW this forum wants to discuss the speed of these LRTs. For years, myself and other posters have been warning you guys that these lines will be slow.

Make no mistake about it. Line 6 is a preview of what to expect on Line 5.

How can the TTC travel trains at a faster pace in the underground portion, while running trains at a slower pace at the at-grade portion and not result in bunching of trains or extended delays at stations?

Especially if there's no TSP, and the at-grade trains are constantly stopped at red lights while underground trains are flying through the tunnels.
 
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Bojaxs said:
I find it amusing that NOW this forum wants to discuss the speed ofcthese LRTs. For years, myself and other posters have been warning you guys that these lines will be slow.

Make no mistake about it. Line 6 is a preview of what to expect on Line 5.

How can the TTC travel trains at a faster pace in the underground portion, while running trains at a slower pace at the at-grade portion and not result in bunching of trains or extended delays at stations?

Especially if there's no TSP, and the at-grade trains are constantly stopped at red lights while underground trains are flying through the tunnels.
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Because physics doesn't work that way. I already explained this here:
T3G said:
No, they just need to maintain a constant rate of speed in relation to other cars on the line.

You can try this out for yourself with another person: start running from point A, then you walk normally onwards from point B. Have a second person follow 30 seconds later, maintaining the same rate of speed. The only way they would catch up with you is if they continued running past point B.
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A 6264 said:
"very soon after" 2026? As in, 2027? :D It is what the article says, but I wonder if he really said it. Since the article went to the trouble to put quotes around the last 3 words, I'm guessing he did. Either way, I'm sure that's not what he meant.
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I think he means shortly after the new year. He isn't the best speaker.
 
Bojaxs said:
How can the TTC travel trains at a faster pace in the underground portion, while running trains at a slower pace at the at-grade portion and not result in bunching of trains or extended delays at stations?

Especially if there's no TSP, and the at-grade trains are constantly stopped at red lights while underground trains are flying through the tunnels.
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To add to T3G's excellent analogy — for the same reason a slow zone on Line 1/2 doesn't lead to bunching. If everyone slows down to (roughly) the same speeds at the same places, frequency and spacing remains (mostly) constant
 
eglinton1661 said:
To add to T3G's excellent analogy — for the same reason a slow zone on Line 1/2 doesn't lead to bunching. If everyone slows down to (roughly) the same speeds at the same places, frequency and spacing remains (mostly) constant
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I’m sure I remember an exhibit at the Science Center that demonstrated this concept.
 
eglinton1661 said:
To add to T3G's excellent analogy — for the same reason a slow zone on Line 1/2 doesn't lead to bunching. If everyone slows down to (roughly) the same speeds at the same places, frequency and spacing remains (mostly) constant
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But doesn't line 1 & 2 both being completely grade separated factor into this?

Do the red lights on Line 5 have an impact on train spacing?
 
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