Not sure if this is the right thread to post in, but apparently the new TR order for Line 2 has been cancelled, as reported by Steve Munro and
@Reecemartin ?
A Request for Proposals for new subway trains has been cancelled due to lack of funding. The following notice was sent to all vendors on Friday, June 23: The Toronto Transit Commission issued a Req…
stevemunro.ca
Far too often, cities and transit agencies take a "new-or-nothing" approach to infrastructure and vehicles, and that's bad!
rmtransit.substack.com
One word: Unacceptable.
Here's who to pester UT:
To get more attention, consider writing the Deputy Minister (top Bureaucrat for the department)
Tha'ts Kelly Gillis (she)
kelly.gillis@infc.gc.ca
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Provincially
The Minister of Infrastructure is Kinga Surma:
The Minister of Transportation is Carolyn Mulroney:
Go get'em UT
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I'm not writing a form letter here for everyone because I know those get discounted, but to assist w/those who want to take the time to write, here are things you may wish to mention
1) This purchase is time-sensitive to ensure vehicles are in place for the opening of the Scarborough Subway Extension to which these governments have contributed.
2) Existing rolling stock is nearing the end of its life, as seen with the Scaborough SRT, leaving replacement too long can lead to serious problems and even system shut down.
3) There is no real alternative to spending a lot of money, a retrofit of existing rolling stock for ATC, in addition to replacing worn parts and interiors, adjusted for life span post refurbishment will cost as much or more than buying new.
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In the case of the province, highlighting that is is (and it is) in surplus position, means this is affordable.