In a development that casts further doubt on Bombardier’s role as vehicle supplier for Ontario light rail projects, Metrolinx is seeking out other potential manufacturers for its Mississauga-Brampton line. In addition to designing, building, operating and maintaining the $1.4-billion line,the document also asks the successful bidder to supply a fleet of 44 light rail vehicles (LRVs). The inclusion of vehicles as part of the procurement means that Metrolinx will not operate Hurontario with vehicles from the order it placed with Bombardier in 2010. Metrolinx had previously said it would use trains from the Bombardier purchase on the Finch line. In an email, a spokesperson for the Quebec-based manufacturer signalled that the company planned to follow through with the entire original order.

Source: thestar October 19, 2016 00:56 UTC