[Hopkins123]

I am thinking Grey. Nothing is offensive or politically motivated about grey.

Same colour scheme as the current subway trains, I say. That way in the public's minds the two modes are on the same level.

 

[Leo_Chan]

Same colour scheme as the current subway trains, I say. That way in the public's minds the two modes are on the same level.

That's assuming the next subway rolling stock won't match red, white, and black.

 

[W. K. Lis]

The current "Toronto Rocket" subway train is painted black with a white trim on a stainless steel body, but only on the front (or back). Not counting the logo.

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[JasonParis]

I'd like them to match the Flexity streetcars personally. The bus system is now matching them too.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Whatever is done, the Flexities better have useful LCD info screens and improved layouts over the streetcars given that they are coming almost 5 years later. I'm in Montreal and even their new Metro trains which are barely newer than the Rockets are significantly better in terms of design.

Probably nothing will change with the floor layout because of it being a low floor, as for LCD screens who knows guess we will need to know the time and the operator number of the vehicle and whatever other useless information the TTC seems to think people want to see on a screen if they put them in.

 

[smallspy]

Whatever is done, the Flexities better have useful LCD info screens and improved layouts over the streetcars given that they are coming almost 5 years later. I'm in Montreal and even their new Metro trains which are barely newer than the Rockets are significantly better in terms of design.

Better in terms of design, how? Prettier colours?

Certainly not better in terms of utility or functionality as a whole. There are very serious concerns about the delays at station stops versus the older equipment.

Dan

 

[begratto]

What concerns? I havn’t heard anything about delays at station stops with the Azur trains. I take the metro everyday and havn’t noticed any delays either.

 

[smallspy]

What concerns? I havn’t heard anything about delays at station stops with the Azur trains. I take the metro everyday and havn’t noticed any delays either.

Fewer, larger doorways on the Azurs versus more, smaller doorways on the older equipment. There hasn't been much in terms of delays - yet - but there is a concern that it may happen as ridership increases.

Dan

 

[hw621]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1082694495714586624

 

[W. K. Lis]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1082694495714586624

Appropriately at a bus stop serving 32 EGLINTON WEST and 171 MOUNT DENNIS routes.

Now, where's the "Fiji" water girl?

 

[Tuscani01]

Who needs rails and catenary? Just strap trains on flatbeds as shown above. Instant LRT!

 

[AnotherCanuck]

Who needs rails and catenary? Just strap trains on flatbeds as shown above. Instant LRT!

Don't forget the cow catcher and ram bars for those pesky red lights

 

[TheTigerMaster]

So people on social media are actually complaining about the trains being the wrong colour. I didn’t think anyone would care, but looks like I was wrong!

 

[W. K. Lis]

Please be only the primer paint colour.

 

[steveintoronto]

Please be only the primer paint colour.

There might be an ulterior motive behind leaving them so 'unfinished': Decals. Massive ones, think those ad decals that totally obscure what's underneath, and sometimes the windows too which always pizzes me off as it's eternal greyness inside.

Being the alpha might also mean it's going to be subjected to a lot of 'roughhousing' and eventually finish painted later.

(Batteries not included, some assembly is required)