CplKlinger
Senior Member
I wonder if they're referring to initial testing of some electrical or mechanical systems?
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SMayo
Active Member
Maybe, the “building” being referred to could be something specific as well?
Still would be quite the accomplishment to have trains testing on tracks in early to mid 2027.
Kosy123
Senior Member
If the mad lads think they can do it, honestly let's let them do it. It'd be nice to have a transit project be on time and even early rather than late for once.
J_gordo
Active Member
Honestly I don’t see how it’s reasonable tbh. They have ~5% of the OCS wire up right now, no track on 102, no steel up for any of the stops. I think finish building by end of 2027 is reasonable. Commissioning of the trains themselves has already started, which is maybe what he’s referring to there
The_Cat
Senior Member
Static testing?
thommyjo
Senior Member
The challenge is all the existing access points for 102ave. Hard to retroactively do those things.
One alternative would be to essentially modal filter/block the north side of 102ave so there’s way less points of conflict. Sort of like 100ave from 163-149st.
Keep a few that connect through. But most could close.
One alternative would be to essentially modal filter/block the north side of 102ave so there’s way less points of conflict. Sort of like 100ave from 163-149st.
Keep a few that connect through. But most could close.
Glenco
Senior Member
I guess some people didn’t get the memo. Saw people driving east on the west bound lane
Wax
New Member
My guess is all the roadwork (track bed, utilities etc…) stations and signals, signage etc, are not anywhere close.
Kosy123
Senior Member
Just saw the CBC clip and it mentioned that Marigold is hoping to test trains November of 2026. Idk how they’re going to do it but best of luck to them lol
Oilguy
Active Member
Just crazy news if even close to true, if they got all roadwork done next year that would be awesome, but all done? Just can’t see it but they seem definitive about it,
cloney
New Member
They must have that timeline in mind with the accelerated work plan that we also haven't seen yet. Maybe its even more aggressive but if it gets things moving this quickly I really cant see the city (& residents saying no)
EdwardEdm
Active Member
In the video the reporter says "the companies goal is to start testing the tracks by next November". TransEd was testing track back by January 11, 2020. Ground breaking was April 2016, so less than 4 years from ground breaking. VLW ground breaking was May 2022, so testing by November 2026 is actually a bit longer than 4 years. That's not a particularly exact measure of progress mind you, but seems about right. At the time the VLSE was limited to testing south of 51 Ave, but, it was none the less basic testing by pushing an LRV around.
I'm curious, given how they are only just starting on 102 Ave, if the first vehicles might have to be trailered to the Lewis Farms facility, or elsewhere, for initial testing. I do not see them having all rail laid in less than a year.
The City's current completion is June 2028.
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northlands
Senior Member
I am equally skeptical, but the 102 ave spread is only ~600m of dead straight track with utility work being completed this winter. Likely doable in a single season if they allow for a full closure of 102 ave and corresponding intersections (or keep 105, 104, 103 st open as minimally as possible).
degrandprix
Active Member
In this video at the end CBC specifically says "testing trains by November 2026":
thommyjo
Senior Member
There’s not a chance the testing is anything beyond basic in a small area. Still a ton of segments without trackbed, let alone rail. 102ave will take until mid 2027 to be ready for trains on that section at all. Feels like people are misunderstanding what cbc is reporting here.
We are 3 full years away still. And that won’t be mostly 2 years of testing. No stops exist yet, most overhead lines won’t be installed for another year still.
We are 3 full years away still. And that won’t be mostly 2 years of testing. No stops exist yet, most overhead lines won’t be installed for another year still.