JasonParis
Moderator
While not a huge priority for the system, I do feel this would be a good opportunity for Toronto's first subway line branch - Line 2A to Sherway and Line 2B to Cloverdale.
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Branches? Careful the TTC's corporate head will explode if you say that out loud, or even think about interlining.While not a huge priority for the system, I do feel this would be a good opportunity for Toronto's first subway line branch - Line 2A to Sherway and Line 2B to Cloverdale.
While not a huge priority for the system, I do feel this would be a good opportunity for Toronto's first subway line branch - Line 2A to Sherway and Line 2B to Cloverdale.
Depends if they can get the developers of Sherway/Cloverdale Mall to stump up some cash.Do you guys ever think this project will actually happen? Especially considering the Dundas BRT is moving forward?
Depends if they can get the developers of Sherway/Cloverdale Mall to stump up some cash.
Combined with a very modest extension of the line to serve the (long proposed) Obico Western Subway Yard - I could see this happening, esp. if built as elevated.
No need for super large bus terminal either - given the new regional one at Kipling.
I personally would prefer an extension just to Cloverdale - shorter distance and easier to build (no need to cross Highway 427).
I can't. What purpose would it serve? Upgrade Milton line (whatever it costs to get it done), and people can ride from MCC to Kipling in far less time.I can see the case for taking Line 2 to Mississauga City Center, but not necessarily any further.
Milton line doesn't hit Square One unless you dig a huge ass tunnel to get there.I can't. What purpose would it serve? Upgrade Milton line (whatever it costs to get it done), and people can ride from MCC to Kipling in far less time.
Huge ass tunnel? We're talking about extending Line 2 to MCC. A few km of tunnel vs 12 from Kipling. Upgrading Milton Line would be much more useful to Mississauga than Line 2 extension.Milton line doesn't hit Square One unless you dig a huge ass tunnel to get there.
agree, and with Toronto subway construction prices 12 km of subway would be around 8 billion. so rather put that money into all day 2 way Milton go with MCC center tunnel.Huge ass tunnel? We're talking about extending Line 2 to MCC. A few km of tunnel vs 12 from Kipling. Upgrading Milton Line would be much more useful to Mississauga than Line 2 extension.
My two cents:Without advocating for or against, but to contribute here, I mapped out what I believe an MCC tunnel for the Milton GO line would look like in terms of placement and distance.
I would defer to those w/greater expertise than I, in saying I may not have it quite right.
I used only the simple assumptions that:
It must start and end at the existing Milton GO Line (assuming through service)
You want it as straight as possible, with gentle curves.
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In the route layout above, I have bypassed Erindale station, one could choose to include that, but it either means a more southerly alignment (right along Burnamthorpe) , or a significant curve to the south at the western extent of the tunnel.