New TTC streetcar event details for Aug. 31

Media are invited to join the celebration when the TTC’s new low-floor, accessible streetcar officially enters service on the 510 Spadina route this Sunday. Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by brief remarks, then a dramatic entrance of streetcar #4403, operated by 25-year TTC veteran Eddie Braga. Media are welcome to join customers on the first ride, which will follow the normal 510 Spadina route to Queens Quay loop. Streetcar #4400 will enter service immediately following streetcar #4403.

When:  Sunday August 31
Festivities: 9:30 a.m.
Remarks: 10 a.m.
Entrance and inaugural run: 10:10 a.m.
Where: Spadina Station, streetcar platform