"Toronto's new Finch West LRT line experienced 350 delays in December, city data shows. The delays were recorded on the LRT, known as Line 6, between Dec. 7 and Dec. 31, according to data provided on the city's open data site. The LRT is jointly operated by the TTC, Metrolinx and the City of Toronto. In a statement Thursday, the TTC said all partners are committed to doing their respective parts during the soft opening period to work collaboratively through any issues causing delays."
"Metrolinx, for its part, said it is providing "daily support to both the TTC and City of Toronto as we work to continuously improve Line 6 for riders and the local communities that use it." The regional transit agency said weather could be playing a part in the delays. "Winter conditions present challenges to railways across the country," Metrolinx said."
"The city said on its website that it will continue working with the TTC to monitor traffic operations and transit performance along the line. "Post-opening adjustments may be made to traffic signal timing, curbside operations, and surface transit connections as travel patterns evolve. Community feedback will help inform ongoing improvements to the street and station areas," the city said."
Toronto's Finch West LRT (Line 6) recorded 350 delays between Dec. 7 and Dec. 31. The line is jointly operated by the TTC, Metrolinx and the City of Toronto. TTC, Metrolinx and the city are coordinating during the soft opening to identify and resolve delay causes. The city will monitor traffic operations and transit performance and may adjust traffic signal timing, curbside operations and surface transit connections as travel patterns evolve. Metrolinx is providing daily support and noted winter conditions can challenge railways, but stated the LRT is designed and tested for winter. Experts point to potential switch technology and switch-heater issues as contributing factors.
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