TTC runs first subway test on the Line 1 extension to Vaughan (PHOTOS)

Last month, the TTC announced that the extension on the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) line was powered up and tested for the Automatic Train Control (ATC) signal system.

The testing for the new stations began a few months back, and included testing elevators, lighting, and fire alarms, which will continue until the line opens. The trains are also being tested, and TTC staff have been showing off the new line.

Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) line/TTC

At this time, Line 1’s extension is only open to TTC personnel, so this is a glimpse of our new Line 1 reality in Toronto.

Shared by TTC engineer Joanna Kervin, Kervin said this is the first of many test runs after the first train successfully rolled through this week.

On our way north past #Downsview – ready to head into new territory #TYSSE #TTC first #TorontoRocket trip! @bradTTC pic.twitter.com/RLQj1FfBBS

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

At the great divide – ready to roll onto #TTC #TYSSE track with first #TorontoRocket! To #DownsviewPark and beyond! @bradTTC @TTCStuart pic.twitter.com/JEhsyy4HFI

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket arriving… northbound at #DownsviewPark – looks just right! @bradTTC @TTCStuart #TTC #TYSSE #Line1 pic.twitter.com/natlqcjxYd

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket arrives at #FinchWest station #TTC #TYSSE @bradTTC @PerruzzaTO @DUKEHeightsBIA #Line1 pic.twitter.com/NPfGA7Ri6g

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket arrives @yorkuniversity station #TTC #TYSSE – fits right in! @bradTTC @YorkUPresOffice @PerruzzaTO #Line1 pic.twitter.com/x6wyjq4SBi

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket arrives at #PioneerVillage station @yorkuniversity @bradTTC @PerruzzaTO platform unveiling soon! #TTC #TYSSE #Line1 pic.twitter.com/eG3l78Led1

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket arrives at #Highway407 station #TTC #TYSSE @bradTTC @GOtransit @cityofvaughan #Line1 #Vaughan @Metrolinx pic.twitter.com/YIJ4T4JFkt

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket reaches @VMC_Vaughan station!! #TTC #TYSSE @bradTTC @cityofvaughan @YRTViva #Line1 #success #testingrun1 pic.twitter.com/xiDYfYP7P3

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

First #TorontoRocket at the (new) end of #Line1 @VMC_Vaughan @bradTTC first of many test runs to come!! @TTCStuart #TTC #TYSSE #teamwork pic.twitter.com/67kQBzUrdV

— J Kervin (@jmsker) April 7, 2017

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