As of 1:35AM EST, October 21, Helsinki’s orbital light rail line (15) will begin revenue service, eventually replacing trunk bus line 550. The line is ~25km long, has 34 stops, is built to 1000mm gauge, and attains a top speed of 70km/h in sections. Initial frequency will be every 12mins. To...

When this warping happened from heat in 2021, leading to their removal… … I was hopeful Metrolinx would’ve opted for some commonality with at least the signage pylons between Lines 5 & 6. I don’t necessarily agree with this pylon design, but it should’ve been used for the Line 5 stations (not...

There will only be three trainsets... They could each have their own unique livery, similar to Brightline.

While I really liked the old design as well, it did feel somewhat like a rip-off of the Southeastern Class 395 ”Javelin” livery: Source And while Design 01 is a clear rip-off of the NS livery, it pays homage to the former Dutch TEE Northlander units: Source Personally, I love Design 02.

Great videos about the Pittsburgh LRT… First the diversionary-only now Brown Line/52 (closed 2011): Then, rare mileage on the spur to Penn Station/42S (served regularly until 2007): I particularly miss the 47D ”Drake” PCC-operated branch (closed 1999)… Source South Hills Junction is an...

Some might enjoy this compilation: The City (Toronto) recently installed new pedestrian buttons at my intersection that are only meant to activate the audible signal for Leslie, the walk sign appears automatically. To my annoyance, they opted for the four-tone chime (I’m familiar with from...

The former Second Cup in the plaza on the SE corner of Steeles East and Laureleaf is being converted to a Tim Hortons. This hidden gem was uncovered when signage was removed... a neon Kenny Rogers Roasters sign (it would’ve glowed red): Seinfeld:

He was interviewed by La Presse in this article (in French). He’s 21-year old Concordia student Dashiell Friesen:

Kind of sad we don’t have protocols in place where neighbouring TAs help each other out…

^ His only crime is making the ARTM/CDPQ-I look bad by their inaction.. Technically vandalism yes, but I’m sure he’d be happy to help them sort out the signage mess, and he’s placed everything correctly, and well qualified. Again, a beautiful soul at work!

^ I really hope I didn’t get @mashdash in trouble with my post… This was posted afterwards: Post Then this reply by @Enalung: Post

I really feel sorry for all the American TAs that loved their LFSes. Gillig would be such a downgrade. God forbid a Gillig ever comes near a Canadian TA.

Today, I just wanted to showcase a truly beautiful soul. @mashdash is a graphic designer who has been making up for the ARTM’s and REM’s shortcomings, by installing official-looking signage himself, on his own dime (~ $30). Gare Centrale (vicinity): Source Source Panama: Source The stash...

It’s bigger than just America... Volvo recently decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw. They will instead focus on chassis production, and partner with external bodybuilders. Seems to be an all around restructuring. They still have a chassis factory in Brazil, and a complete bus...

Kwabena Oduro (CBC) made this video: Your REM questions answered, where at 1:35mins he says this: I don’t buy this for a minute what he’s talking about. The site has already been selected. Proof: Source 2027 would be a pathetic joke for this infill station. @mashdash on AgoraMtl may beg to...

This signage was presented as evidence of Griffintown on AgoraMtl: Source Surprised they went with the ”GRF”-acronym instead of ”GBL”. I really hope this station opens in 2024. Edit: Source

Wasn’t sure where to post this… new Tube announcements being rolled out warning of beggars/buskers: Announcement begins at 0:22

Notice the unnecessary sound wall on the right side at: ~13:15 - it’s to keep private what filming happens at MELS Studios. Edit: Source

^ La Presse… Source

This 360-degree Brossard-Gare Centrale video needs more love (not mine): Another look at the faregates at Du Quartier: Source And the lines at Gare Centrale yesterday: Source