I AM BUS Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, leylandvictory2 said: Eglinton has a lot of crappy routes. Somewhat a junior division. Oh wow hahah. Got to start off somehere. At least its near my house. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hello All, What a great birthday present for me today. Got a call Nov 8 training. Mt Dennis Division. Super happy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM BUS Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Libra said: Hello All, What a great birthday present for me today. Got a call Nov 8 training. Mt Dennis Division. Super happy Wohooo. Happy bday! And congrats. I guess i'll see you nov 8 for hillcrest training. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie22 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Has anyone received streetcar or subway ? What is the training like for those? Most of the convos are about bus but there isn't much info on the other twos training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Newbie22 said: Has anyone received streetcar or subway ? What is the training like for those? Most of the convos are about bus but there isn't much info on the other twos training. There is a class of subway training started the other day. Subway training by far the longest and toughest. However if you study and do yhe homework you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie22 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, leylandvictory2 said: There is a class of subway training started the other day. Subway training by far the longest and toughest. However if you study and do yhe homework you will be fine. How is it the toughest ? What do you need to learn for it? Do they have the same tests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 44 minutes ago, Newbie22 said: How is it the toughest ? What do you need to learn for it? Do they have the same tests? A lot more procedures and other specific safety critical information that you need to memorize compared to the other modes. They say that subway training is the most intense out of the 3 modes followed by streetcar and then bus. However, I hear that streetcars are actually the most difficult to operate safely on a day to day basis, followed by subway as a second and bus as the easiest. Each mode has it's own specific training material with various tests throughout, they are not comparable except for the operating in revenue service part and learning about crew guides and run guides. I'd assume that that part of the program is similar between at least bus and streetcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betablocker Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Newbie22 said: How is it the toughest ? What do you need to learn for it? Do they have the same tests? Honestly not sure what is tougher. I was hired for streetcars, trained to drive both the old A and C cars as well as the new low floor. I operated on 509, 510, 504, 501. While I’m no longer with TTC I’ll try to give you some perspective on training. For streetcars training is 36 days which is the longest of all modes. First 10 days are on the low floor at Leslie Barns and driving around the city. 15 min. on simulator at Barns before driving the real thing. Then you go a few days to Roncy and Russell to learn the old clunkers. Compared to the high tech low floor the old street cars are rust buckets although they are more forgiving with turns (bogies swivel 360 degrees whereas low floor bogies don’t swivel which is why passengers tend to bounce around more entering turns especially those sitting in last module). There are two practical coupling tests (low floor to low floor (MEPS - taking couplers out, reverse using shunting panel, hooking up train line, power reset, cut front antenna and select tow mode) and C to C car), you’ll also have to couple the low floor to an A or C car, B21 test (releasing discs in an awkward position and using only track brake to get back to division), two or three written exams, and two final driving tests: full 510 Spadina in revenue service with low floor and full 504 in revenue service with a C car. You need to score at least 80% on every test or you’re out. Sounds intimidating but as long as you pay attention and complete the homework you should be fine. Streetcar by far the most challenging mode to operate because you operate a train with live traffic. You need to pay attention to overhead (insulators, diodes), the tracks and switches, weather, pedestrians and traffic. You also need to learn all the diversion routes. Sounds challenging but after a while you get used to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 2017-10-20 at 12:07 PM, I AM BUS said: Wohooo. Happy bday! And congrats. I guess i'll see you nov 8 for hillcrest training. ???? @I AM BUSsee you there!? I thank you all for your great support and time. I definitely have learned a lot from all your inputs. May God continue to guide and shower us more blessings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 any suggestion as to what kind of bag should I carry during training to put all the study materials? would backpack be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinay Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Hi guys did someone recieved call for training date from oct 4 documentation.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Vinay said: Hi guys did someone recieved call for training date from oct 4 documentation.thanks Hey, Vinay, Did you get a call? if so, congrats!! What is the start date and mode? On 10/10/2017 at 10:37 AM, WestEnder said: So happy...Had my documentation meeting on October 4th and was called the next day (Oct 5) for my training date which starts on Oct 25th!!! Hey WestEnder, What mode did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinay Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, heart said: Hey, Vinay, Did you get a call? if so, congrats!! What is the start date and mode? Hey WestEnder, What mode did you get? O hi no actually i was wondering if someone get a call.hopefully this week.fingercrossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 23 minutes ago, Vinay said: O hi no actually i was wondering if someone get a call.hopefully this week.fingercrossed. Well I'm sure you'll be getting called in soon so don't worry. I was reading the message boards and there is one person named WestEnder who says he also had documentation on the same day you and already got a start date of Oct 25th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEnder Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 10 hours ago, heart said: Well I'm sure you'll be getting called in soon so don't worry. I was reading the message boards and there is one person named WestEnder who says he also had documentation on the same day you and already got a start date of Oct 25th. Hi Heart, I had my documentation on Oct 4 and got called the very next day....I start training on Oct 25th. I got bus and the Queensway division once training is completed. On 2017-10-12 at 11:22 AM, ME TOO said: After completing 6 months. Congratulations WestEnder!!! Mode? Division? Bus and Queensway Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 10/22/2017 at 8:10 PM, Libra said: any suggestion as to what kind of bag should I carry during training to put all the study materials? would backpack be ok? you will be carrying a 2 inch binder p;us a booklet that is about 100 pages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinay Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hi heart Thanks for your wishes.did you start your training or still waiting? 19 hours ago, heart said: Well I'm sure you'll be getting called in soon so don't worry. I was reading the message boards and there is one person named WestEnder who says he also had documentation on the same day you and already got a start date of Oct 25th. Hi heart Thanks for your wishes.did you start your training or still waiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 hours ago, leylandvictory2 said: you will be carrying a 2 inch binder p;us a booklet that is about 100 pages 2 hours ago, Vinay said: Hi heart Thanks for your wishes.did you start your training or still waiting? Hi heart Thanks for your wishes.did you start your training or still waiting? 7 hours ago, leylandvictory2 said: you will be carrying a 2 inch binder p;us a booklet that is about 100 pages @leylandvictory2thanks a lot for the info. really appreciate it?i guess backpack won't fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witenite Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 2017-10-20 at 10:13 PM, Betablocker said: Honestly not sure what is tougher. I was hired for streetcars, trained to drive both the old A and C cars as well as the new low floor. I operated on 509, 510, 504, 501. While I’m no longer with TTC I’ll try to give you some perspective on training. For streetcars training is 36 days which is the longest of all modes. First 10 days are on the low floor at Leslie Barns and driving around the city. 15 min. on simulator at Barns before driving the real thing. Then you go a few days to Roncy and Russell to learn the old clunkers. Compared to the high tech low floor the old street cars are rust buckets although they are more forgiving with turns (bogies swivel 360 degrees whereas low floor bogies don’t swivel which is why passengers tend to bounce around more entering turns especially those sitting in last module). There are two practical coupling tests (low floor to low floor (MEPS - taking couplers out, reverse using shunting panel, hooking up train line, power reset, cut front antenna and select tow mode) and C to C car), you’ll also have to couple the low floor to an A or C car, B21 test (releasing discs in an awkward position and using only track brake to get back to division), two or three written exams, and two final driving tests: full 510 Spadina in revenue service with low floor and full 504 in revenue service with a C car. You need to score at least 80% on every test or you’re out. Sounds intimidating but as long as you pay attention and complete the homework you should be fine. Streetcar by far the most challenging mode to operate because you operate a train with live traffic. You need to pay attention to overhead (insulators, diodes), the tracks and switches, weather, pedestrians and traffic. You also need to learn all the diversion routes. Sounds challenging but after a while you get used to it. Curious to what you moved onto ? Pretty much bang on what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketmanCC Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 2017-10-24 at 4:57 AM, leylandvictory2 said: you will be carrying a 2 inch binder p;us a booklet that is about 100 pages Actually bus training is now a 4" binder and 5-6 booklets ranging from 50 pages to 150 pages. Plus a bunch of smaller items and your safety vest and hat. I used a backpack and it was fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinay Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 2017-10-04 at 4:55 AM, MMatadar said: Hey folks, I’m currently on Day 13 of 27 for subway training and just wanted to share that we’ve been told another class will be starting October 23rd! So those of you who have recently had your documentation sessions and who scored well on your aptitude tests at the info session may be getting calls very soon if not already. Usually they call 2 weeks in advance of your start date. good luck! Hi Mmatadar how is the subway training is it very hard or just normal.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 10 hours ago, RocketmanCC said: Actually bus training is now a 4" binder and 5-6 booklets ranging from 50 pages to 150 pages. Plus a bunch of smaller items and your safety vest and hat. I used a backpack and it was fine. @RocketmanCCthanks so much for the info. really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
905r Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi Everyone, I just finished my subway training, and am now certified and ready to go! If anyone has any questions let me know. Thanks for the support during this phase. To all those waiting on a call/interview/start date etc... all the best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinay Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 28 minutes ago, 905r said: Hi Everyone, I just finished my subway training, and am now certified and ready to go! If anyone has any questions let me know. Thanks for the support during this phase. To all those waiting on a call/interview/start date etc... all the best to you. Hi First of all congrats for the achievement. iam starting my subway training on 16 nov.hows the training? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
905r Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Vinay said: Hi First of all congrats for the achievement. iam starting my subway training on 16 nov.hows the training? Thanks Thanks @Vinay The first two weeks were the most difficult for me, but do your homework and make sure you fully understand things. The instructors are great and are there to help you succeed. All the best to you. Which line are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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