Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit

Metrolinx, Bombardier come to terms

The long-standing dispute involving Ontario, Canada transit agency Metrolinx railcar supplier Bombardier over delivery of 182 light rail vehicles has been resolved, after six months of negotiations.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT contract signed

Toronto and Hamilton transport authority Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have signed a $C 9.1 billion ($US 7 billion) 30-year alternative financing and procurement (AFP) contract with Crosslinx Transit Solutions to finance, build, and maintain Toronto’s 12-mile Eglinton Crosstown light rail line, which is due to open in 2021.