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The T series, also known as the T-1, is the fourth series of rapid transit rolling stock used in the subway system of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.They were ordered by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in 1992 and built in one production set between 1995 and 2001 by Bombardier Transportation in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
First cars with AC propulsion, cars 5344–5345 converted to Toronto Rocket T35A08 mock-up cars in June–July 2006. Electronic side destination signs, including automated audible pre-boarding route and destination announcements and closed-circuit television cameras have since been installed on all T1 trains. 5381–5386 ⋮ 6131–6136 6141/2/5/6
[96]: 30 On October 13, 2022, the TTC issued a request for proposals to construct 480 new subway cars (80 six-car train sets) of a design different from the T1 and Toronto Rocket fleet for delivery between 2027 and 2033. [97] [98] As of 2022, the TTC plans to overhaul the T1 fleet if newer trains cannot be delivered in time. [94]
The TTC operates several bus routes that run from Toronto into a neighbouring municipality. Outside of Toronto, these routes operate on behalf of either MiWay (Mississauga) or York Region Transit , and require a TTC fare within Toronto and either a Miway or a YRT fare beyond the Toronto city limits. [ 3 ]
In mid-2016, a few Toronto Rocket trains were used on Line 2 because of an air conditioning malfunction in numerous individual T1 cars, combined with a hotter than average summer. This was after Toronto Mayor John Tory accepted a challenge posted on Twitter to ride an overheated T1 train on Line 2 during a hot summer day. [69] [70]
The Canadian International AutoShow exhibits over 1,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs as well as, concept cars, exotics, classics, and alternative energy vehicles. The Toronto Star and Wheels.ca is the presenting Title Sponsor and Show Program Publisher of the show. The AutoShow also rents booths to over 125 exhibitors promoting contests, products ...
Line 1 Yonge–University is a rapid transit line of the Toronto subway.It serves Toronto and the neighbouring city of Vaughan in Ontario, Canada.It is operated by the Toronto Transit Commission, has 38 stations [5] and is 38.4 km (23.9 mi) in length, making it the longest line on the subway system. [3]
Most cars were retrofitted with horns in the late 1990s to combat automobile accidents when the 510 Spadina right-of-way streetcar opened. Initially, the horns were salvaged from retired H1 and M1 subway cars which were replaced by the T1 subway cars. However, during the CLRV/ALRV streetcar fleet overhaul project between 2011 and 2012 the TTC ...