Streetcars

• SUV gets stuck after driving into Queens Quay streetcar tunnel

  TTC officials say a motorist managed to drive into a streetcar tunnel on Queens Quay early Wednesday morning and then got stuck.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2020
  
• TTC pulls streetcars from Queen Street due to braking problems

  The Toronto Transit Commission said it has pulled all 35 streetcars from Queen Street because of a braking issues — and has replaced the route with as many as 90 buses.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
  
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• Transit advocates call on province to use TTC streetcar cameras to enforce traffic violations

  NDP Transit critic Jessica Bell said a letter was sent to the Ontario government asking that the TTC "install and use safety cameras to find and fine drivers who break the rules."

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2019
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• 4 Toronto streetcars taken out of operation after heavy flooding in early August

  The flash flood that happened in Toronto in early August is still causing headaches for the TTC, as it damaged nine new streetcars that were in operation that evening.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2018
• Bombardier to fall short on 2017 target for Toronto streetcar deliveries

  Aerospace giant Bombardier acknowledged on Thursday it will not be able to deliver the 70 streetcars it promised the TTC for 2017.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2017
• TTC board to do business with other rail providers in light of Bombardier delays

  With the potential for further streetcar delivery delays, the TTC board has voted to pursuit the possibility of working with transit manufacturers other than Bombardier.

  Politics

  Jul 12, 2017
• Buses replace 501 Queen streetcars till September

  Beginning Sunday, all streetcars on the 501 Queen Street route will be replaced by buses due to ongoing construction and road work planned for the summer.

  Canada

  May 7, 2017
• Confusing intersection in Toronto’s Corktown causing cars to turn into streetcar tracks

  The intersection of Eastern Avenue and Cherry Street is confusing many drivers who are turning into a streetcar right-of-way. The local area councillor is asking for better signage to avoid a collision and injuries.

  Traffic

  Nov 11, 2016
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• Historic video shows Vancouver and Victoria in the early 1900s

  A video showing early 1900-era life in Vancouver and Victoria has been making the rounds online.

  Aug 12, 2016
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• TTC demands Bombardier apologize to riders after streetcars delayed yet again

  The head of the TTC is demanding Bombardier apologize to riders after the delivery of new streetcars was delayed yet again.

  Apr 25, 2016