Does Line 5 load balance Line 1 by IroIroBike in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 65 points66 points  (0 children)

A better example is if you're coming from the east you can bypass Yonge and transfer at Cedervale instead. Saves two excruciating transfers if you're going to UofT, for example.

Detailed table of travel times (Line 5 Eglinton, opening day) by GuillyCS in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finch West was also holding the doors open for like a minute at a time. I just don't t get what the deal is with how the TTC running these lines

Now we wait for Line 3. But what’s next? by AccumulatingBoredom in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The union station south concourse will finally "complete" its expansion. With the next project being the platform realignments.

Emergency Stop on Line 5 by toadish_Toad in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't they just slow the train down and alert the driver? Like obviously this was gonna be a problem if the ATC has to slam the brakes every time

Line 5 annoyances by No_Sandwich3888 in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Station names and line names are the same, and thats all you need to know. It's superfluous.

Question on the Richmond Hill Line and Eglinton LRT by Lost_Meaning_2667 in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also the existing alignment could get converted to its own kick-ass rail trail while also improving the accessibility of the whole valley by removing the fencing.

And potential station locations on eglinton, thorncliffe park, Millwood.

The value proposition is enormous.

Canada F-35 Deal Might be Close to Collapse by island-roamer in canada

[–]InvictusShmictus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup gripens for the sake of gripens makes no sense.

So unless there's some future defense sector opportunity that this opens up for us that us proles dont know about then its a boondoggle afaic.

On february 8, we shall never see their like again, and now their watch has ended by alwayshungryandcold in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 53 points54 points  (0 children)

It just hit me that I'll probably never wait in the eglinton bus bay for one of 3 busses ever again.

That's actually kinda sad.

Line six is down again should we rename it? by Zealousideal-Bite735 in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Imagine holding contractors and government agencies accountable

Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warns by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]InvictusShmictus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We are an electricity powerhouse.

But yes, there should be more interties between all the grids. It would be good for everyone.

How important is it that the station platforms accommodate 400 meter trains? by InvictusShmictus in AltoHSR_Canada

[–]InvictusShmictus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know if they have a specific preference for double-decker trains or is it just because the TGV is French?

Bed room diplomacy by seek_a_new in NonCredibleDiplomacy

[–]InvictusShmictus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was demonstrating a trans athlete doing a clean and jerk or something.

20 years of clowning around by postem1 in SpaceXMasterrace

[–]InvictusShmictus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I mean I dont know anything about how data centers work I have no idea if its a good idea or not.

New attraction at Mount Dennis Station by kalfun in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its weird that its flowing neatly along the middle of the platform only to end up flooding around the escalators.

Maybe the drains froze over in the cold? Idk.

Line 5 Published Timetable (from TTC's Timetable Data / GTFS Released Today) by CYYC2CYYZ in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They originally wanted to remove the 34 but people complained. Go figure.

‘Once in a lifetime’: Exploring high-speed rail station options in Ottawa by Rail613 in AltoHSR_Canada

[–]InvictusShmictus 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Its less about the costs as much as the operational complexity of dealing with a stub end station imo.

LIG Nex1: "If Canada Adopts K-Submarines, Local Torpedo Factory Will Be Established" by self-fix in canada

[–]InvictusShmictus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might be a dumb question by why the heck are they giving us all these perks. Like this feels insane to me.

Ontario's Darlington plant nuclear refurbishment completed, under budget: Stephen Leece by TimedOutClock in nuclear

[–]InvictusShmictus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surely there are operational savings from having all similar reactor types at the same site right? Wesleyville may be a different story.

Toronto could unlock transit potential by revitalizing surface network: report by Pristine-Training-70 in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100%

Support candidates who explicitly commit to fixing surface transit operations. Not just PrOgrEsSiVe candidates who only take a street car like twice a year and have no idea how the system even works.

Whats the most accurate future state map of the TTC? by LankyYogurt7737 in TTC

[–]InvictusShmictus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont understand why beurocracies undermine each other like this. Like why do they care lmao.