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@alankingchiu 19 күн бұрын
Short answer: No. Long answer: Noooooooooo.
@PatrickDoyle-gt9kd 22 күн бұрын
Have you filmed any trains yet?
@Transit_ON 21 күн бұрын
There was lots of trains out yesterday
@dicdicd1767 24 күн бұрын
You don't even say where it is!! Which city!?!! You expect to be a psychic?!!
@grammin 23 күн бұрын
Fair point.
@dicdicd1767 23 күн бұрын
@@grammin thanks mister
@July1st1867 24 күн бұрын
While it looks amazing, I think we will regret leaving half of Humber College without a roof
@TMBpk 25 күн бұрын
What’s the T logo? I’ve seen it on the Eglinton line stations as well. Is this the new subway logo for TTC or just for the LRT lines?
@grammin 25 күн бұрын
Don’t quote me but it’s a new symbol from Metrolinx that identifies transit within their operating jurisdiction, for lack of a better term, as part of the their wayfinding strategy. Not sure to what extent it will be applied with regard to existing GO, UP, TTC etc.
@tracyoneil169 26 күн бұрын
Station’s looking good. Thanks for the tour!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cmmartti 26 күн бұрын
Wow those stations/stops look really nice!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Yes, the stops are rounding out quite nicely. The key is to have good headways so you’re not waiting too long eh! That’s the secret to transit for me.
@glassowaterful 26 күн бұрын
they should extend finch to the airport, also connect the convention hall and the casino while their at it. A total no brainer. Don’t know why a finch west extension wasn’t being built at the same time like crosstown. it would’ve been done already!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Yes, Ideally connect both north and south of the airport. To Finch and Crosstown for which it is planned in the future.
@TheRandCrews 23 күн бұрын
@@gramminI think they’ll extend it to Woodbine Racetrack and have a new GO station there too. A bit too close proximity to Etobicoke North (maybe it will be omitted), which will necessitate it being sent to Pearson
@rebeccawinter472 23 күн бұрын
Yes, Etobicoke North will be closing and replaced by Woodbine GO, which will be new Line 6 terminus. Tho an eventual extension to YYZ - if they build a proper transit centre for Line 5, Line 6, and thru trains for GO (Kitchener Line - by then UP will be redundant as GO running every 15 mins or better).
@phillydisco 26 күн бұрын
This will be completed before Eglinton
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
I do think so now as well
@TheRandCrews 23 күн бұрын
not surprised easier build too
@synergy8462 26 күн бұрын
I really appreciate the update!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Thanks
@peterg.crosby6320 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video - very nice!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Thanks Peter
@bink023 27 күн бұрын
Was waiting for you to mention Oshawa Airport (CYOO) as well for the drone situation :) they will interfere with my jets lol Always appreciate your content and updates! Hopefully a worthy update on the Eglinton West extension soon.
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Also thought about Buttonville but not sure if that’s still a thing 🤷♂️
@bink023 26 күн бұрын
@@grammin sadly Buttonville is no longer active. Shut down a few months ago
@avalons343 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update!!
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
You bet!
@alxfuture 27 күн бұрын
emergency beacon?
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Most Uni and college campuses have locations where you can reach security or for emergencies. For people who are out late by themselves perhaps and may need assistance.
@alxfuture 27 күн бұрын
🤠
@iancanuckistan2244 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update Grammin. The airport in downtown Toronto is the Billy Bishop Airport named after the world war one flying ace (I forgot how many German planes he shot down).
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Ha, didn’t know that. Cool.
@Chrishm0 27 күн бұрын
Apparently the "trains" have wheel bearing issues?
@grammin 26 күн бұрын
Surely not!
@bobbyaldol 27 күн бұрын
Great news!
@ericonca 29 күн бұрын
Why would they name it Science Centre Station when it won't even be near the science centre in a couple years
@MikeAllan_SEOCoach Ай бұрын
When the Science Centre moves to Ontario Place the Science Centre station will be renamed Don Mills. The current Don Mills station will be renamed Fairview Mall.
@grammin 27 күн бұрын
Cool, did know they had made that decision.
@musicforaarre Ай бұрын
I know why Metrolinx projects take 4 to 5 times longer than they should. It's simple. It's money !! The Stouffville Line from Unionville to Scarborough could have been double tracked and platformed 2 years ago; I've been following it. There's perhaps 30 projects, and only money to do 5 projects intensely and quickly. So the Gov't does a little on A, then a little on B, and then to C, and then to D, and then to E, and to F. Then they come back and work on A again. Witness Exhibition Station. They were grading the Ontario Line, and moved tracks 1 and 2 to the north for the Express centre platform. Now there is almost no construction there, and the space between tracks 2 and 3 is not getting a centre platform yet. At this rate, we will have electric, 15 minute interval service on the Hamilton, Bramalea, Maple, Unionville, and Oshawa destinations in about 30 years, The workers often look like they were in slow mo also. When they do a project, like the Davenport Flyover, it can be done quite quickly; that is proof of my theory. Aarre Peltomaa of Mississauga, Ontario [email protected] (647) 202-7267
@Ejb905 Ай бұрын
I know someone who worked on this project . There are worker issues, all kinds of problems from the workers to METROLINX, the agency in charge.
@tonyguarino3594 Ай бұрын
They backtracked on the decision to reduce UP service. It would have been a huge mistake
@VAPOURIZE100 Ай бұрын
This whole city needs 8 lines all elevated track like in Chicago but better with modern finish and parts of it can be convertible and all stations to have different themes and at the bottom can be take way restaurants n shops 😎😎💯 no traffic hindrance
@randomstuffman01 Ай бұрын
Very nice. Thanks.
@grammin 27 күн бұрын
Thank you too!
@rebeccawinter472 Ай бұрын
The UP proposal is to replace it with every 15 minute trains on the GO line to Kitchener. So service would be just as frequent. And would be better as would be free if you are transferring from TTC - using the new integrated fare in the city.
@grammin 27 күн бұрын
I noticed some new construction barriers at Dundas West Station Line 2 station for the pedestrian connection to Bloor UP last weekend. Be nice if the fares were integrated but the current cost is quite different.
@Chrishm0 Ай бұрын
There was a training car running this Monday morning. Fingers crossed...
@jaygatz4335 Ай бұрын
The big question is: if they move the Science Centre (bad idea), what will they rename the station?
@Balasidine957 Ай бұрын
Judging by the way things are going, I'm convinced that it could open next year. If no opening date is announced by the end of June, then there is your answer.
@youbetcha6880 Ай бұрын
I don't understand why they don't have the Ontario line loop up to Mt Dennis on the other side. Then it would be a game changer.
@peterg.crosby6320 Ай бұрын
Thank you much appreciated for the great video.
@BoBandits Ай бұрын
I saw trains running this week on Crosstown, east of DVP
@youtube79z Ай бұрын
the over-head wire poles are so ugly. finch lrt has pretty poles.
@grammin Ай бұрын
I cut out a wee bit of the video where I was commenting on the “heavy duty” looking catenaries. I thought maybe the traction power was heavier than usual but apparently not.
@mildgrooveon Ай бұрын
Also LOVE your channel!
@austinh. Ай бұрын
My first time seeing this channel bc it was in my 🏠 (32s ago, early)
@grammin Ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that.
@mildgrooveon Ай бұрын
UP was HILARIOUS at first, then they lowered it and we all started using it to go from just Union Station to bloor station in the West End. What a godsend
@glassowaterful Ай бұрын
If you live in the Western part of the city its also perfect for Blue Jays Games. They should just expand it east and north would really eat into airport car trips.
@mildgrooveon Ай бұрын
@@glassowaterful yesssss when I'm exhausted from a convention or something and I just want to get home without dealing with the subway it's worth every penny of that extra like dollar and a half or something
@grammin Ай бұрын
I think it’s a great wee train. At 15min headways it’s a no brainer if I’m heading to Front St area.
@wtspman Ай бұрын
It seems strange that they have a software issue this late in the game. When the first batch of Flexities were delivered for the Waterloo Region ION LRT, they had software issues that reduced the functionality of the train control and delayed opening of the line. You would think that should have taken care of any issues for Eglinton Crosstown.
@grammin Ай бұрын
That's interesting, I guess there is also the uniqueness of each line. Because of all the one time unique interactions along the Golden Mile, it may require tweaking. But you would have imagined given the timescale that this would have been modelled in detail already. Of course, I don't know what tools are used in this kind of project.
@avalons343 Ай бұрын
This is far from the most complex software on earth. The fact that it's taking this long to fix software is very strange. It's not as though they are inventing it. At this point I feel there are other reasons not disclosed.
@stephensaines7100 Ай бұрын
Software coming in June? "June Bug"
@grammin Ай бұрын
🤣
@blackpanda7298 Ай бұрын
I believe finch west lrt will open before eglinton crosstown
@TheRandCrews Ай бұрын
i think by contract Eglinton has to go first, i heard some people say
@glassowaterful Ай бұрын
Finch just completed its first full run of the line, construction wise it seems further along than crosstown regarding finishes etc.
@grammin Ай бұрын
It’s definitely possible at this point. It’s a little bit more basic operation as well. I wouldn’t be surprised.
@adellis24 Ай бұрын
It is pretty close to a 100% Finch will open in 2024, while there is a pretty close to 0% chance the Incompetence Line along Eglinton will open prior to 2025.
@avalons343 Ай бұрын
it looks like they've pretty much haulted work on finishes. No evident reason those minor things would not be complete by now... it's a bit ridiculous.
@grammin Ай бұрын
I’m thinking they’re just trivialities at this point. They now know they have a three month buffer for clean up. 🤷
@bruceboa6384 Ай бұрын
Maybe they are deliberately delaying completing the final details of the stations so that people won't ask "Why isn't the Crosstown open yet? The stations look finished."
@stephen9609 Ай бұрын
I believe I read they would have 2 cars coupled together to start, with the ability to add a 3rd car in the future if demand increases.
@TheRandCrews Ай бұрын
yeah i think the platforms are long enough for 3-car trains, but honestly im not surprised if they will be running them soon if it gets hella crowded
@grammin Ай бұрын
I think it'll be sooner rather than later.
@TheTrolleyPole Ай бұрын
Some lucky individual made a short video of a 3-unit Crosstown train at Eglinton and Sloane in June 2021. According to Steve Munro, it will be many years in the future before we regularly see such long trains. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdR4i5yapr7Xfmg.html
@grammin Ай бұрын
Thanks, now I’m trying to remember if I caught one in an earlier video. Cheers 🥂
@iancanuckistan2244 Ай бұрын
The railroad trellis is the CP Rail main line through all of Toronto. It was built in the 1920's I go under it in Sunnybrook Park frequently but I've forgotten exactly when it was constructed.
@grammin Ай бұрын
Thanks Ian.
@sirjohneh Ай бұрын
they abandoned that UPX change once everyone complained
@grammin Ай бұрын
That’s what I had heard. Wasn’t sure. 👍
@alxfuture Ай бұрын
Those trains look like Edinburgh's trams 🙂
@grammin Ай бұрын
I checked funnily enough. The Edinburgh trams are Spanish I think. These are Allstom. They all look quite similar though.
@alxfuture Ай бұрын
@@grammin great episode!
@alxfuture Ай бұрын
👍
@Chrishm0 Ай бұрын
It was IBM for many many years, then Celestica
@robertodwyer2979 Ай бұрын
I worked in the IBM kitchen for 25 years I was there when Celestica took over in 1991
@Chrishm0 Ай бұрын
There were trains parked outside of Mt Dennis this morning, but not in motion.....
@andrewmorrison3654 Ай бұрын
How much did you get paid to wear that tacky billboard sweat shirt?
@freonflex Ай бұрын
That’s an awesome project. I saw dig sites when in Toronto last week. It’s like the REM, here in Montréal, and the Vancouver skytrain. Automation reduces operating costs. I would love a station at Cherry, to serve the new port land development.
@stephen9609 Ай бұрын
Nice to see you back! Time to come back to Yonge and Eglinton - they have finally made major progress there since your last video. Also, Metrolinx just released a video showing that the Finch LRT is basically done. Might be worth a trip as well.
@grammin Ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen, I’ll try to get over there. I was up at the Humber station the other day. Looks totally done. I was hoping to see some trains but alas. Shouldn’t be too long I hope. Hurontario LRT (HM) is lagging quite a bit as well. All the works are around the MSF but not a great spot to visit.
@stephen9609 Ай бұрын
Hurontario LRT should probably see a lot of progress this year but I think it’s likely a 2026 opening. I’ve heard rumours that Metrolinx is going to open both Finch and Eglinton at the same time - which I guess would make sense in terms of updating signage throughout the system
@grammin Ай бұрын
Maybe?