Text by James Bow
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Railfans descended upon Metrolinx’s Union-Pearson Express train when it opened on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Some vied to ride on the very first train. Others snapped pictures at their leisure through the rest of the week. We at Transit Toronto took a number of pictures ourselves, and received many submissions of UPX trains in operation, which we posted to the Union Pearson Express history page.
But the images taken by Toronto photographer Vik Pahwa stood out. He captured some fantastic shots of the structure of the line during its first week of operation that we had to share with you. His shots are below.
We would like to thank Vik for granting permission for Transit Toronto to post these photographs. The original versions are posted here.
Union Pearson Express by Vik Pahwa Image Archive
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Entering the UP Express downtown terminal. Vik Pahwa took this photograph on June 15, 2015. |
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Vik Pahwa writes, "Toronto's UPExpress downtown terminal integrates well with the Skywalk." Excellent lines! This photo was taken on June 15, 2015. |
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A UP Express driver's view of the elevated spur line to Toronto Pearson Airport. Vik Pahwa took this photograph on opening day, Saturday, June 6, 2015. |
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Preparing to board Toronto's shiny new UP Express train at Bloor Station. Vik Pahwa took this night photograph on June 11, 2015. |
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The welcoming Y and wood finish at Toronto's new UP Express Pearson station. Vik Pahwa took this shot on opening day, June 6, 2015. |
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Vik Pahwa writes, "the Union Pearson Express downtown terminal with bands of oak veneer is warm and inviting." This shot was taken on opening day, June 6, 2015. |
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The UP Express arrives at Pearson Airport Terminal 1 in the last day's rays of sunlight. Vik Pahwa took this shot on opening day, June 6, 2015. |
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The sun sets on the first day of service for Toronto's UP Express train. Photo by Vik Pahwa. |
