Starting in late 2026 and pending the availability of resources, TTC staff said they will be turning to AI systems to gather track intrusions\/unauthorized entries and build an algorithm that could ultimately predict if someone will go down onto the tracks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat the AI can do now it will send an alert when that intrusion occurs in real-time to the control centre. The control centre then, by CCTV, will be able to locate what the actual status is. That will then define the raft of actions we take thereafter,\u201d CEO Mandeep Lali told reporters.<\/p>\n
The transit agency is also looking to add metal barriers along station platform edges similar to ones used by the MTA in New York City. Sample pictures showed waist-high metal guardrails that block pedestrian access to trains where there aren\u2019t doors. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhile PEDs offer the highest level of safety, they also present the greatest cost and implementation complexity. Sensor\u2011based systems combined with platform safety barriers (guardrails) could provide a lower\u2011cost, faster\u2011to\u2011implement option,\u201d the board report said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThough they do not fully prevent unauthorized track access, platform safety barriers enable faster implementation with minimal operational impact while enhancing customer perception of safety and confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n
The total cost per station for both of these features was estimated to be around $2 million. <\/p>\n
While stations confirmed for upgrades weren\u2019t specifically spelled out, here is the transit agency\u2019s general prioritization list for enhancements based on ridership and histories of track-level injuries and track intrusions:<\/p>\n
1) Bloor-Yonge (Line 1)<\/p>\n
2) Bloor-Yonge (Line 2)<\/p>\n
3) TMU<\/p>\n
4) Queen<\/p>\n
5) Union<\/p>\n
6) St. George (Line 1)<\/p>\n
7) St. George (Line 2) <\/p>\n
8) College<\/p>\n
9) Sheppard (Line 1)<\/p>\n
10) Wellesley<\/p>\n
11) Victoria Park<\/p>\n
12) Spadina (Line 2)<\/p>\n
13) Eglinton (Line 1) <\/p>\n
14) Warden<\/p>\n
15) Castle Frank<\/p>\n
When it comes to full platform-edge doors (PEDs), a \u201cdeliverability assessment\u201d is being completed to install the safety devices at nine Line 1 stations and one Line 2 station. The first pilot project station identified for PEDs is TMU station. To use PED devices, the automatic train control system is needed (which is mainly used on Line 1). <\/p>\n
The cost to equip a subway station with PEDs is currently around $50 million. Officials said while there\u2019s funding for doing all the planning and preparation work, the funding for installation still needs to be approved in the 2027 TTC capital budget.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, officials reiterated past announcements about increased customer service staff, mental health crisis workers, and security personnel at TTC stations. They added there are now 10 \u201cStreets to Homes\u201d outreach workers.<\/p>\n
They also said there are plans to update the interface of the SafeTTC app to make it more user-friendly. The app allows riders to submit safety-related issues to the TTC transit control centre on a real-time basis.<\/p>\n
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