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Advocates say lessons from Ion LRT in Kitchener could help Toronto transit projects
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CityNews Kitchener
As officials and crews struggle to rectify issues and get two new light rail Toronto transit lines up and running smoothly, transportation advocates say lessons learned with the Ion LRT system in Kitchener and Waterloo could help.
Like Line 6 Finch West, Ion relies on electric switches to allow trains to change direction if need be.
CityNews Toronto contacted the Region of Waterloo to talk about the Ion LRT line, the current ridership and expansion plans for the future, but a spokesperson declined an interview request.
Comparing Ion to Toronto transit projects like Line 6 Finch WestAfter the Line 6 Finch West LRT opened in northwest Toronto, one of the primary complaints was about slow trip times.
When asked about what could potentially be applied to newer Toronto transit projects, like the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Line 6, and the under-construction Ontario Line, on the back of their experiences riding Ion, the transportation advocates pointed to two areas.