The TTC's new articulated 142 passenger low floor streetcar (LEFT) made by Bombardier. The cars will begin service in 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
An interior photo looking down the length of the articulated 142 passenger low floor streetcar made by Bombardier, is photographed Nov 15 2012. The cars will begin service in 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
In place of traditional side mirrors, cameras will allow streetcar drivers to see down the length of the articulated 142 passenger low floor streetcar made by Bombardier. The cars will begin service in 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
A four screen monitor in the streetcar driver's booth shows four camera angles outside the new articulated, 142 passenger, low floor streetcar made by Bombardier.The cars will begin service in 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
One important feature of the TTC's new low floor, articulated streetcar, is a secure door for the driver's booth that can be locked shut from the inside. The cars will begin service in 2014. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
A 'Presto' unit very similar to this one will be used for fare payment by transit users. The use of the Presto-card technology means that passengers will be able to board and disembark from all doors simultaneously, speeding the process. The operator will be able to focus on driving and will be secluded from passengers behind a security barrier. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)