"Despite comments from the premier and mayor, the TTC won't yet commit to an opening date for the Line 5 LRT. But that's just one unanswered question about the long-awaited and long-delayed Eglinton line. Transit experts and advocates say, along with an official opening date, there are other details they're looking for if Line 5 is to have a smoother opening than the rocky first few weeks of Line 6 on Finch West."
"Experts agree trains have to be fast if they're going to be competitive with cars and attract riders. On Line 6, that hasn't been the case. A trip from one end to the other of the 10.3-kilometre line can take close to an hour, and a Toronto man recently out-ran the train by nearly 18 minutes. That line has a 60 km/hr speed limit, which drops to 25 km/hr when going through intersections and approaching transit stops."
"The TTC, which is in charge of operating the line, won't yet share specifics on efforts to improve travel times. Provincial transit agency Metrolinx, which has overseen the design and construction, says testing has been "robust." Issue 1: Speed Experts agree trains have to be fast if they're going to be competitive with cars and attract riders. On Line 6, that hasn't been the case."
The TTC has not committed to an opening date for the Line 5 Eglinton LRT. Metrolinx reports that testing of the line has been "robust." Line 6 Finch West experienced slow travel times and mechanical issues, with end-to-end trips on the 10.3-kilometre route taking close to an hour and a rider recently out-running the train by nearly 18 minutes. Line 6 enforces a 60 km/h limit that drops to 25 km/h at intersections and near stops; those limits were agreed by the TTC, the city and Metrolinx. Similar speed limits or unresolved mechanical issues on Line 5 could reduce competitiveness with cars and suppress ridership.
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