Tag Archives: ALRV

Toronto’s old Articulated Streetcars are Retired

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Edward Brain

September 2nd, 2019 marked the final day of service for the Toronto Transit Commission’s Articulated Light Rail Vehicle (ALRV.) The cars, based on the shorter Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV), were longer and could therefore hold more passengers.  They entered … Continue reading →

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Farewell to ALRV #4243

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has officially retired Articulated Light Rail Vehicle (ALRV) #4243.  I have always had a soft spot for this particular streetcar, perhaps because of its number – ’42’ followed by ’43’, I am not sure.  But … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Service Returns west of Humber Loop

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

On June 24th, 2018 the communities along Lake Ontario is southern Etobicoke finally got their streetcar service back after waiting almost a year and a half. Starting January 7th, 2017 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) shutdown streetcar service west of … Continue reading →

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