Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Toronto subway" in English language version.
Chapter 9 - Subway City; Chapter 11 - The Crosstown Subway
The TTC continues to plan for all of its subway stations to be accessible by 2025.
Schnobb said at that time the entire underground network should be accessible by 2038.
In the early days of Toronto's subway, aesthetics weren't really a priority; in fact, the stations were often described as "a series of bathrooms without plumbing." Art was later added to various stations through the years, and when the TTC designed its new Sheppard Line (which opened in 2002) art became a very important part of the initial planning.Article updated since February 17, 1991
Metrolinx intends to use automatic train control on the underground section of Eglinton, and the yard access will be part of the ATC territory.
Each of the 65 underground stations will have wireless and Wi-Fi service by 2017.
The TTC does have a stopgap solution if it can't buy those subway cars in time: Find $100-million and use it to extend the life of existing trains from 30 to 40 years.
In July 2018, we reached an important milestone in our commitment towards making the rail system accessible to everyone by releasing the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Strategic Plan – our blueprint for making the remaining 42 rail stations fully accessible over the next two decades.
The new signal system will be introduced in phases from this fall and will be completed by the end of 2019 at which point we will undertake similar work on Line 2.
One-Person Train Operation (OPTO) is a modernizing step that allows the train Operator to perform all duties within the train cab. Updated technology will allow one crew member to safely drive the train and operate the doors. Major metropolitan cities have also migrated to OPTO: Paris, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, Boston, Berlin, Madrid, Hong Kong and more.
Line 1: Today, trains between Wilson and Lawrence West stations will alternate use of the northbound track to accommodate work on the southbound track. Customers may experience longer than normal wait times.
The new signal system will be introduced in phases from this fall and will be completed by the end of 2019 at which point we will undertake similar work on Line 2.
The TTC continues to plan for all of its subway stations to be accessible by 2025.
Each of the 65 underground stations will have wireless and Wi-Fi service by 2017.
Line 1: Today, trains between Wilson and Lawrence West stations will alternate use of the northbound track to accommodate work on the southbound track. Customers may experience longer than normal wait times.
Metrolinx intends to use automatic train control on the underground section of Eglinton, and the yard access will be part of the ATC territory.
Metrolinx officials say it's now looking likely the Finch West LRT won't be open to riders until the first half of 2024. However, they say crews are working to finish heavy construction by fall 2023.
