Category Archives: New Subway Cars

TTC 2011 Budget Preview — Part II: Capital

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Steve

In my previous article, I reviewed the TTC’s preliminary information regarding its Operating budget for 2011.  Here I turn to the Capital Budget — the one that pays for major repairs, replacement vehicles and system expansion. Following this budget from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bus Technology, Finance, New Streetcars, New Subway Cars, Service Cost and Quality, Spadina Subway, Subways, Transit | 22 Comments

More Toronto Rockets for the TTC

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Steve

At its meeting on May 6, the TTC approved two add-on orders of Toronto Rocket subway cars. 21 6-car trainsets to replace the H-6 fleet 10 6-car trainsets to provision the Spadina subway extension to Vaughan The unit cost of … Continue reading →

Posted in New Subway Cars, Transit | 19 Comments

Yonge Subway Yard Study (Revised)

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Steve

At its meeting on November 17, the TTC will consider a report on the yard needs for the Yonge-University-Spadina subway.  Updated November 15 at 6:10 pm: A reference to the replacement dates for the BD signal system and the T1 … Continue reading →

Posted in New Subway Cars, Spadina Subway, Subways, Transit, York Region | 49 Comments

TTC Capital Budget 2010-2019 (2): Subway Fleet and Service Plans

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Steve

The TTC Capital Budget contains many projects related to subway fleet, capacity and future operations.  Collectively, these projects amount to billions of dollars and many of them are not yet funded. There are two major problems faced by subway planners: … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, New Subway Cars, Subways, Transit | 27 Comments

Arithmetic Lessons for Fleet Planners

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Steve

Today’s Commission meeting included one of the more embarrassing presentations I have seen at the TTC in some time.  It wasn’t meant that way, but that’s how it came off.  The topic was the Subway Service Improvement Plan. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in New Subway Cars, Subways, Transit | 13 Comments

We Get Letters

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Steve

I have received a number of comments recently that have turned rather more abusive about past efforts by myself and others.  Also, I’ve had comments that attempt to trivialize the advocacy of LRT as railfan nostalgia.  Please note that anyone who … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, About, Accessibility, New Streetcars, New Subway Cars, Scarborough RT/LRT, Subways | 46 Comments

TTC Capital Budget: Where Will The Money Come From?

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Steve

In between many screenings at the Film Festival, I took the opportunity to write up the TTC’s Capital Budget presentation from August 30.  The information here is a combination of the TTC staff presentation, remarks by Ted Tyndorf, Chief Planner for … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grand Plan, New Streetcars, New Subway Cars, Scarborough RT/LRT, Spadina Subway, Subways, Transit, Waterfront | 11 Comments

The Bombardier Subway Cars: How Much Do They Really Cost?

Posted on September 3, 2006 by Steve

This isn’t news to anyone, but I wanted to give a bit of the flavour of the discussion at last week’s TTC meeting on this issue. The TTC has a very bad habit of bringing forward Capital Budget projects that … Continue reading →

Posted in New Subway Cars, Transit | 17 Comments

The Last Word on Perimeter Seating [I hope]

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Steve

July’s TTC meeting brought us much political theatre that I will cover in other posts, but it also brought what should be the last discussion on the interior layout of our new subway cars.  I am sure most readers are tired … Continue reading →

Posted in New Subway Cars, Transit | 2 Comments

New Subway Cars: The Mockup Reviewed

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Steve

This morning, I finally had a chance to visit the mockup of the new subway car layout where it was on display at Kennedy Station.

Posted in New Subway Cars, Transit | Comments Off