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Originally Posted by Urban Dave
Let me save you from all the trouble of trying to find pictures of the new train from cptdb.ca
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New subways coming to toronto... almost here!!!
To be honest, they look like cattlecars... But i guess with the Yonge Line, that's kinda what you need, otherwise people will have to sit on the roof for about 9 hours out of the 21 hours per day or so the trains operate
www.cptdb.ca
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The LRVs are even longer than the TTC’s current streetcars - why are they called “light” rail vehicles?
It’s a relative term in the rail industry because these urban rail transit vehicles are smaller, lower in capacity and lighter compared to “heavy” rail vehicles such as GO trains and freight locomotives.
Why spend money on streetcars? Why not use buses?
The existing streetcar network of 11 routes carries in the range of 285,000 people per day. The busiest streetcar routes operate as frequently as every two minutes. The routes are among the busiest TTC surface routes, and among the busiest surface transit routes in Canada. These ridership levels are well in excess of what could be effectively or comfortably accommodated by a bus service. The ridership levels on our streetcar routes are highly attributable to the presence and quality of ride provided by streetcars. Toronto’s streetcar heritage, and the positive contributions which streetcars bring to the City and the TTC, are valued by many Torontonians and visitors alike.
Why are we ordering new vehicles?
The TTC’s existing streetcars (which were made between 1977 and 1989) are coming to the end of their economic lives, are not accessible, and are insufficient in capacity to keep up with ever increasing ridership. The new, 100% low-floor, accessible, modern, and much longer vehicles will dramatically improve service and customer comfort.
Will the LRVs go faster than today’s streetcars?
The new LRVs will be designed to accelerate and brake similar to our present streetcars. When travelling along the road our Operators are governed by the same speed limits as all other traffic. All-door boarding and alighting, and reduced crowding, will reduce the time spent at streetcar stops, thus speeding up service for everyone.
What is the maximum speed that the new LRV's will be able to reach?
The LRVs will be capable of reaching a service speed of 70 km/h. However, the vehicle must be operated within the posted speed limits of Toronto’s roads.
How will the new LRVs reduce bunching and improve service?
On our very busiest routes, where the new higher capacity 30 metre LRVs will replace existing 15 metre streetcars, rush hour service will change from every two or three minutes to every four or five minutes. This will help reduce bunching of streetcars, and will also allow the priority traffic signals for the streetcars to work better than they currently do. At off-peak times, and on less busy streetcar routes, we expect to have little or no change to the frequency of service. The new LRVs will provide more capacity than is provided by the current service.
How many sections will each LRV have?
Each LRV will have five sections. The front section contains the operator’s cab. The second will be the designated accessible section, including a deployable ramp for those needing this type of assistance boarding the vehicle. The fourth section will contain designated bicycle positions.
Can the new LRVs be coupled together in two-car trains similar to cities now operating LRVs in Europe?
The vehicles can be coupled together for maintenance purposes, but it is not necessary for the purposes of passenger-related services. The new LRVs already have significantly more capacity than the existing streetcars which minimizes the need for coupled trains in service.
Will you continue to use today’s smaller streetcars during times of less demand like evenings and weekends?
The new LRVs will be phased-in over a period of roughly 5 years, starting in early 2013 with the intent of replacing the entire existing fleet of existing streetcars. The TTC may elect to retain a small number of the current streetcars for heritage or special charter purposes.
How about heating and cooling?
The new LRVs will be fully air-conditioned and/or heated, as appropriate. Temperatures will be controlled by advanced electronics and sensors. Similar LRVs operate in cities with very hot climates and in cities with winters like ours in Toronto. The vehicles will be designed to provide a comfortable environment for riders at all times of the year.
How will the doors open and close?
When the vehicle is safely stopped the Operator will remotely unlock the doors. Customers, both inside and outside the vehicle, can then press a brightly lit, easy-to-reach, tactile button on the door. This is common practice for many LRVs in use around the world. Doors will close after a set amount of time or when the Operator chooses to close the doors remotely. Warning lights and audible tones will let people know when the doors are opening or closing.
Will there be door chimes like on the subway?
There will be unique audible signals to indicate when the doors will be opening and when they will be closing.
Does the TTC have to change the existing streetcar system to run the new LRVs?
The new vehicles will be designed to run on the same tracks and use the same overhead wires as our current streetcars do – including incorporation of special provisions for Toronto’s steep grades, tight corners and winter conditions.
How will the new LRVs be equipped to handle Toronto’s harsh winter conditions?
The new streetcars for Toronto are based on LRV designs used in other cities in the world. For example, a similar vehicle currently operates in a comparable environment in Innsbruck, Austria which receives significant snowfall and cold winters. TTC has also required the critical areas of the vehicle to be made of stainless steel to prevent rust from the road salt.
http://lrv.ttc.ca/FAQ.aspx
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