[J_gordo]

Are they conducting renewals on the black mud creek bridges as well as adding an additional lane? The southbound one is completely closed. Can’t imagine traffic here at rush hour.

Also curious how they’ll build the AHD bridge. Renderings would say they need to erect steel and then place the deck hangers, but wouldn’t they need extensive falseworks for this like they had for the walterdale?

 

[chrisvazquez7]

Are they conducting renewals on the black mud creek bridges as well as adding an additional lane? The southbound one is completely closed. Can’t imagine traffic here at rush hour.

Also curious how they’ll build the AHD bridge. Renderings would say they need to erect steel and then place the deck hangers, but wouldn’t they need extensive falseworks for this like they had for the walterdale?

I was imagining they would build the spans next to the right of way and then use a crane to lift them into place as one whole piece.

 

[IanO]

Purchase contract signed for high-floor light rail vehicles February 3, 2026 The City of Edmonton has completed its procurement process to purchase high-floor light rail vehicles (LRV) required for the Metro Line Northwest Phase 1 and Capital Line South Phase 1 expansion projects, and to replace the City’s fleet of Siemens U2 LRVs that have been operating in Edmonton for more than 45 years. Based on technical and financial evaluation scores, the contract has been awarded to Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC). Representatives from the City and HRC signed the contract this morning in Edmonton. Design and manufacturing of 32 vehicles is expected to begin later this year, with delivery anticipated in 2029 and 2030. “The City requires new light rail vehicles for Edmonton’s expanding LRT network to move people quickly and efficiently,” said Sara Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services. “We’re pleased to be working with HRC to support Edmonton’s growth to a city of two million people.” “We are deeply grateful to the City of Edmonton for choosing Hyundai Rotem once again,” said Yong-Bae Lee, CEO, Hyundai Rotem Company. “The Edmonton high-floor LRV project goes beyond a simple vehicle supply contract, as we recognize it as a core transportation infrastructure initiative that will connect Edmontonians. Accordingly, HRC is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles on schedule in order to contribute to the future of sustainable transportation in Edmonton.” The City followed a rigorous, fair and competitive international procurement process. Three shortlisted proponents submitted competitive bids, and HRC received the highest combined score. In 2021, HRC signed a contract with the City of Edmonton to deliver 46 low-floor LRVs for the Valley Line West project. For more information: edmonton.ca/CapitalSW Media contact: Sheila Keenan Communications Advisor Integrated Infrastructure Services 780-886-6415

 

[Glenco]

Assuming these vehicles are 25% bigger that is only an equivalence of 40 older LRVs.

 

[Yegpeople]

Assuming these vehicles are 25% bigger that is only an equivalence of 40 older LRVs.

That’s true I believe they just don’t have the money for more

 

[EdwardEdm]

My thinking is money.
Although the the NLRT extension to Blatchford was said to need 6 cars, if they keep 12 minute peak headways, they can easily open that extension without any more trains. Right now they have 13 minutes of layover time, Blatchford Gate is maybe 2-3 minutes. In fact, I suspect the Metro Line is scheduled so that they could extend to Blatchford Gate at any time without changing the signup.
Operating the CLSE to Heritage Valley is likely possible with 2 extra trains. It's tight, but, 32 new Rotem cars would allow 9, 3 car trains for the Capital Line plus spares, and the numbers work for 32 SD160's plus spares for the Capital Line, allowing 8, 4 car SD160's for a total of 17 Capital Line trains, vs todays 15 trains. I guess if needed they could run a mix of 3 and 4 car SD160's if needed, or keep a few U2's for peak service.

One thing we don't know is how much these cars cost. I'd be curious vs. the budget how much these 32 cars will cost. It could be they only bought 32 if they came in priced higher than expected, or it could be they ordered less to help free up some money for bus replacement purchases. They did have options for 24 cars, so what I could see happening is that since the 32 cars will be in the 2027-2030 Capital Budget, they will produce a report in the next few years justifying exercising some of the options in the 2031-2034 Capital Budget.

 

[degrandprix]

Anyone know which seating layout they ordered them with?