The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is preparing to install a communications-based train control (CBTC) system through a new deal with Hitachi Rail Canada. The project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the transit authority's rail operations.
The CBTC system is an automatic train signalling technology designed to modernize the TTC's existing signalling infrastructure. According to the announcement, the installation of this system is expected to enable more frequent train service on the network.
The deal with Hitachi Rail Canada marks a key step forward in the TTC's efforts to improve transit capacity and reliability. By upgrading to automatic signalling, the transit commission aims to increase operational efficiency and reduce intervals between trains, directly benefiting riders across the system.
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