Obsidian
Active Member
Funny thing about opening the line at 7:00am at Finch west is that the first subway train to reaches Finch west at 7:56 a.m on Sunday
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Obsidian
Active Member
Well i guess sit's a good thing that the subway doesn't start running for an hour after Finch LRT opens
transitthinker
New Member
Does anyone know what speed restrictions have been put in place along Finch? Looking back at early testing done by contractors, speeds were almost double what they are now. I've noticed LRVs crawl everywhere, stop for yellow lights and take a while to start moving after a light turns green. Would be interested exactly why operations are so much slower under TTC operation
KhalilHeron
Active Member
system maps have all been updated : )
jordanmkasla2009
Active Member
no speed restrictions that I'm aware of. Operators are to operate at a safe speed, up to a maximum of 60 km/h, which is the line speed limit. In all likelihood what you were seeing is operators who still aren't 100% used to the handling characteristics of the LRVs are are hence operating below the line speed limit. Since the operators are able to know what a switch is set to well in advance of going over them, there is no stop, look, and proceed slow rules here. Any signs with a specific speed limit at switches are there to indicate what speed to traverse the switch at when that switch is set to the diverging direction. The initial schedules were likely designed to account for that relative inexperience with these vehicles and that operators may be operating at below the speed limit for the first few weeks/months. I expect they'll get adjusted as the TTC themselves get more concrete performance data and feedback from the train operators on their relative comfort level with the trains.
drum118
Superstar
Three days until Line 6 Finch West opens
TTC announces operating hours beginning December 7
Dec. 4, 2025
Line 6 Finch West – Toronto’s newest transit line – will officially open to customers on Sun. Dec. 7. The first westbound train will depart from Norfinch Oakdale Station at 7:33 a.m., while the first eastbound train will leave Jane & Finch Station at 7:47 a.m.
For detailed first train times at each of the 18 new Line 6 stations, customers are encouraged to visit the official TTC schedules page: https://www.ttc.ca/routes-and-schedules.
Before regular service begins, two ceremonial trains will depart from Finch West Station.
Opening day is expected to be busy, and the TTC has organized special activities to mark the occasion. Customers will have the opportunity to collect exclusive Line 6 souvenirs, including special-edition ride guides, vehicle cutouts, and limited-edition commemorative coins and buttons.
As the TTC prepares for the opening of Line 6 Finch West, customers are being advised of important service information and route adjustments.
Line 6 operating hours
Following the recommendations of the Ottawa LRT public inquiry, Line 6 Finch West will operate under “soft opening” conditions with trains running from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. The temporary early closing will provide the line’s maintainers, Mosaic Transit Group, with an extended maintenance window.
Trains will arrive every six and a half minutes during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, and every 10 to 12 minutes at all other times.
Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., service will be provided by Line 6 shuttle buses operating every 10 minutes, serving on-street LRT stops along the Finch West corridor. Shuttle buses will alternate trips with the 37S Islington to reduce the number of transfers for customers travelling from Humber College Bus Terminal to Humberwood Loop.
The 336 Finch West Blue Night service will operate after 1 a.m. until the start of train service.
Transit riders are being reminded that onboard fare payment is not available on Line 6 vehicles. When at a surface stop, customers can pay their fare on the platform with PRESTO, a credit or debit card or mobile wallet. If using cash, customers can use the single-ride vending machine on the platform and obtain a paper transfer as their proof-of-payment.
Opening day schedule
On Sun., Dec. 7, the TTC will host a celebratory opening at Finch West Station. The planned opening day schedule is below:
• 7:00 a.m. – Brief remarks from dignitaries.
• 7:20 a.m. — A ceremonial first train will depart Finch West Station. This trip will be reserved for media and invited guests.
• 7:27 a.m. — A second train will depart Finch West Station. Members of the public are welcome to board and join the celebration. This train will be travelling to Driftwood Station and returning to Finch West Station. It will not be picking up customers at other stops.
• 7:33 a.m. — The first in-service train will depart Norfinch Oakdale Station, heading west.
Entry to Finch West Station may be limited at times to ensure safety and reduce platform overcrowding. Customers who wish to be among the first to ride the new Line 6 Finch West are encouraged to use all stations on the line. TTC staff will be available at all stations to assist and answer questions.
For more details on opening day celebrations, visit https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/Celebrate-the-Opening-of-Line-6-Finch-West.
Bus route changes
In November, the TTC adjusted service on seven bus routes and introduced two new routes in preparation for the opening of Line 6.
As of Sun., Dec. 7, service on the 36C Finch West will be removed and replaced with service on Line 6 Finch West. In addition, the following routes will now connect to Line 6 stations:
• 35 Jane
• 37B Islington
• 41 Keele
• 45A Kipling
• 46 Martin Grove
• 73 Royal York
• 84D Sheppard West
• 96 Wilson
• 99 Arrow Rd
• 106 Sentinel
• 108 Driftwood
• 165 Weston Rd North
• 927 Highway 27 Express
• 935 Jane Express
• 937 Islington Express
• 939B Finch Express
• 941 Keele Express
• 945 Kipling Express
• 989 Weston Express
Line 6 Finch West will serve 18 stops along Finch Ave. W., running between Finch West Station on Line 1 Yonge-University and Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus. In addition to connecting with TTC Line 1, Line 6 Finch West will offer convenient connections to TTC bus routes and regional transit services, including GO Transit, MiWay, York Region Transit, and Brampton Züm.
The TTC serves as the operator for Line 6 Finch West, bringing more than a century of expertise as North America’s third busiest public transit agency. Under agreements with Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, the TTC is responsible for operating trains, providing security and revenue control, and staffing stations to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The line’s infrastructure and vehicles are maintained by Mosaic Transit Group (MTG) under contract to Metrolinx. As operator, the TTC works in close partnership with Metrolinx, the City, and project partners to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service, integrating Line 6 Finch West into Toronto’s broader transit.
For more information, visit ttc.ca/Line6.
TTC announces operating hours beginning December 7
Dec. 4, 2025
Line 6 Finch West – Toronto’s newest transit line – will officially open to customers on Sun. Dec. 7. The first westbound train will depart from Norfinch Oakdale Station at 7:33 a.m., while the first eastbound train will leave Jane & Finch Station at 7:47 a.m.
For detailed first train times at each of the 18 new Line 6 stations, customers are encouraged to visit the official TTC schedules page: https://www.ttc.ca/routes-and-schedules.
Before regular service begins, two ceremonial trains will depart from Finch West Station.
Opening day is expected to be busy, and the TTC has organized special activities to mark the occasion. Customers will have the opportunity to collect exclusive Line 6 souvenirs, including special-edition ride guides, vehicle cutouts, and limited-edition commemorative coins and buttons.
As the TTC prepares for the opening of Line 6 Finch West, customers are being advised of important service information and route adjustments.
Line 6 operating hours
Following the recommendations of the Ottawa LRT public inquiry, Line 6 Finch West will operate under “soft opening” conditions with trains running from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. The temporary early closing will provide the line’s maintainers, Mosaic Transit Group, with an extended maintenance window.
Trains will arrive every six and a half minutes during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, and every 10 to 12 minutes at all other times.
Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., service will be provided by Line 6 shuttle buses operating every 10 minutes, serving on-street LRT stops along the Finch West corridor. Shuttle buses will alternate trips with the 37S Islington to reduce the number of transfers for customers travelling from Humber College Bus Terminal to Humberwood Loop.
The 336 Finch West Blue Night service will operate after 1 a.m. until the start of train service.
Transit riders are being reminded that onboard fare payment is not available on Line 6 vehicles. When at a surface stop, customers can pay their fare on the platform with PRESTO, a credit or debit card or mobile wallet. If using cash, customers can use the single-ride vending machine on the platform and obtain a paper transfer as their proof-of-payment.
Opening day schedule
On Sun., Dec. 7, the TTC will host a celebratory opening at Finch West Station. The planned opening day schedule is below:
• 7:00 a.m. – Brief remarks from dignitaries.
• 7:20 a.m. — A ceremonial first train will depart Finch West Station. This trip will be reserved for media and invited guests.
• 7:27 a.m. — A second train will depart Finch West Station. Members of the public are welcome to board and join the celebration. This train will be travelling to Driftwood Station and returning to Finch West Station. It will not be picking up customers at other stops.
• 7:33 a.m. — The first in-service train will depart Norfinch Oakdale Station, heading west.
Entry to Finch West Station may be limited at times to ensure safety and reduce platform overcrowding. Customers who wish to be among the first to ride the new Line 6 Finch West are encouraged to use all stations on the line. TTC staff will be available at all stations to assist and answer questions.
For more details on opening day celebrations, visit https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/Celebrate-the-Opening-of-Line-6-Finch-West.
Bus route changes
In November, the TTC adjusted service on seven bus routes and introduced two new routes in preparation for the opening of Line 6.
As of Sun., Dec. 7, service on the 36C Finch West will be removed and replaced with service on Line 6 Finch West. In addition, the following routes will now connect to Line 6 stations:
• 35 Jane
• 37B Islington
• 41 Keele
• 45A Kipling
• 46 Martin Grove
• 73 Royal York
• 84D Sheppard West
• 96 Wilson
• 99 Arrow Rd
• 106 Sentinel
• 108 Driftwood
• 165 Weston Rd North
• 927 Highway 27 Express
• 935 Jane Express
• 937 Islington Express
• 939B Finch Express
• 941 Keele Express
• 945 Kipling Express
• 989 Weston Express
Line 6 Finch West will serve 18 stops along Finch Ave. W., running between Finch West Station on Line 1 Yonge-University and Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus. In addition to connecting with TTC Line 1, Line 6 Finch West will offer convenient connections to TTC bus routes and regional transit services, including GO Transit, MiWay, York Region Transit, and Brampton Züm.
The TTC serves as the operator for Line 6 Finch West, bringing more than a century of expertise as North America’s third busiest public transit agency. Under agreements with Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, the TTC is responsible for operating trains, providing security and revenue control, and staffing stations to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The line’s infrastructure and vehicles are maintained by Mosaic Transit Group (MTG) under contract to Metrolinx. As operator, the TTC works in close partnership with Metrolinx, the City, and project partners to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service, integrating Line 6 Finch West into Toronto’s broader transit.
For more information, visit ttc.ca/Line6.
yurt2022
New Member
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