Northern Light said:
That seems like it would create a bit of dark zone/shadow area that isn't overly desirable.

One issue is how low it is to the ground, that's cheaper, but creates more darkness directly underneath.

It also seems excessively wide; though that may be an optical illusion, or a function of the bulkiness of it.
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I also noticed that the median on Overlea was removed or relocated to a wider boulevard.

And is that a two-way bike lane?!
 
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The Flexity Freedom cars, that will be used on Line 5, are 30.8 m (65 ft 7 in) in length, and a width of 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in). Toronto Rocket subway cars are 23.190 m (76 ft 1 in) long and 3.124 m (10 ft 3 in) wide.

The New York City subway cars are in two different dimensions. "A" Division equipment is approximately 15.54 m (51 ft) in length, and 2.67 m (8 ft 9 in) wide. "B" Division cars, on the other hand, are about 3.05 m (10 ft) wide, and either 23.01 m (75 ft 6 in) or 18.44 m (60 ft 6 in) long. The PATH train cars are 16 m (51 ft) and 2.8 m (9.2 ft) wide.

We still do not know the dimensions of the Ontario Line cars, that will be used.
 
W. K. Lis said:
The Flexity Freedom cars, that will be used on Line 5, are 30.8 m (65 ft 7 in) in length, and a width of 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in). Toronto Rocket subway cars are 23.190 m (76 ft 1 in) long and 3.124 m (10 ft 3 in) wide.

The New York City subway cars are in two different dimensions. "A" Division equipment is approximately 15.54 m (51 ft) in length, and 2.67 m (8 ft 9 in) wide. "B" Division cars, on the other hand, are about 3.05 m (10 ft) wide, and either 23.01 m (75 ft 6 in) or 18.44 m (60 ft 6 in) long. The PATH train cars are 16 m (51 ft) and 2.8 m (9.2 ft) wide.

We still do not know the dimensions of the Ontario Line cars, that will be used.
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You are correct that we don't know what will be used, but is copying facts from Wikipedia into multiple threads productive to discussion or just spam?
 
H4F33Z said:
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New picture of guideway on Overlea Blvd?
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Apologies for bringing up this can of worms regarding rolling stock. If we are say going for light Metro rolling stock, are we talking about LIM technology such as what is found on the SRT? These past few winter storms have definitely shown that the SRT is vulnerable to due snow and ice building up and the clearance between the track and the trucks. So I’m wondering why we couldn’t use something like LRT vehicles such as the Flexity, after all the province is ordering so many. Or what current rolling stock on the market is Metrolinx trying to shoehorn onto this line?

Just tossing out a curious question.
 
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The trains won't be linear induction due to clearance issues.
They'll probably be like the REM trains in Montreal.
They will likely have an overhead catenary (based on all the renderings to date).

For SkyTrain, the MKIIIs were designed with larger windows (taller, lower) for better views.
It's part of the passenger comfort / experience.
Even if the TTC wouldn't consider that factor, a P3 proponent probably would if their revenue continues through operations and depends on the passenger experience.
 
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officedweller said:
The trains won't be linear induction due to clearance issues.
They'll probably be like the REM trains in Montreal.
They will likely have an overhead catenary (based on all the renderings to date).

For SkyTrain, the MKIIIs were designed with larger windows (taller, lower) for better views.
It's part of the passenger comfort / experience.
Even if the TTC wouldn't consider that factor, a P3 proponent probably would if their revenue continues through operations and depends on the passenger experience.
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Why would LIM cause clearance issues? Arent LIM trains typically shorter than “normal” subway cars due the the LIM trains not needing large bulky motors?
 
officedweller said:
The trains won't be linear induction due to clearance issues.
They'll probably be like the REM trains in Montreal.
They will likely have an overhead catenary (based on all the renderings to date).

For SkyTrain, the MKIIIs were designed with larger windows (taller, lower) for better views.
It's part of the passenger comfort / experience.
Even if the TTC wouldn't consider that factor, a P3 proponent probably would if their revenue continues through operations and depends on the passenger experience.
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Depends if the decision-makers actually use public transit or not

Likely the Toronto Rocket subway trains were designed by non-transit users, because they removed the front and rear railfan windows. Kids can't look out the front of the trains when they ride them. They may have listened to real transit users about the full-open gangway making the entire train accessible, but not the windows and other parts.

H4 train with railfan window (right in picture). Forbidden on the Toronto Rocket trains. Will there be any on the trains for the Ontario Line?
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From link.
 
W. K. Lis said:
Depends if the decision-makers actually use public transit or not

Likely the Toronto Rocket subway trains were designed by non-transit users, because they removed the front and rear railfan windows. Kids can't look out the front of the trains when they ride them. They may have listened to real transit users about the full-open gangway making the entire train accessible, but not the windows and other parts.

H4 train with railfan window (right in picture). Forbidden on the Toronto Rocket trains. Will there be any on the trains for the Ontario Line?
1280px-TTC_H6_Train_at_St_George.jpg

From link.
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considering the trains will be automated. its highly likely that at the very least there wont be a driver cab
 
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