[generalcanada]

In the EnTransit group, I'd assumed that Hitachi Rail STS was the rolling stock manufacturer but in fact it's the signalling and train control subsidiary. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_Rail_STS

Am I missing something or are the other companies listed all rail-operations, civil-design, construction and ops/maintenance? Perhaps they plan to take bids from rolling stock manufacturers during the upcoming Development Phase if they're chosen or have already received bids and have chosen more than one rolling stock supplier?

wow youre right. nice catch.
Its possible that the operations and maintenance portions just select their own rolling stock,

But more likely is along the lines of what metrolinx has said all along.

"Its up to the winning bidder to select which rolling stock they want"

Alstom and deuche bahn i think is actually misleading since they might only be doing the operations and maintenance of the railway systems

We may end up with more bombardier trains after all lmao

 

[generalcanada]

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DNGDINGDING we have a winner

ONxpress Transportation Partners was identified as the first negotiations proponent and EnTransit was identified as the second negotiations proponent.

 

[KhalilHeron]

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DNGDINGDING we have a winner

ONxpress Transportation Partners was identified as the first negotiations proponent and EnTransit was identified as the second negotiations proponent.

Deutsche Bahn hell yea

 

[generalcanada]

Deutsche Bahn hell yea

just saying dont get your hopes up, alstom is in that bid too

 

[crs1026]

I'm more happy about Aecon/Hatch (who have a lot of GO project experience) being in the winning mix.

- Paul

PS: The announcement of a "first winner/second winner" designation makes me think IO/ML may be hoping to negotiate hard with the threat of moving to the second bidder solidly on the table.

- Paul

 

[innsertnamehere]

nor am I surprised that Alstom won. Thunder Bay has to get those sweet, sweet vehicle contracts after all!

ONxpress always seemed like the better team for the job anyway, it's not a surprise at all to me.

 

[allengeorge]

PS: The announcement of a "first winner/second winner" designation makes me think IO/ML may be hoping to negotiate hard with the threat of moving to the second bidder solidly on the table.

Weren't there only two remaining consortia in the running anyways?

 

[crs1026]

Weren't there only two remaining consortia in the running anyways?

True, but the wording is so far from "winner/loser" or even "successful/outbid". I don't think that's just somebody's political correctness. The message to #2 reads to me like, "hang around, we still may want to talk to you".

- Paul

 

[Northern Light]

This post is slightly tangential to the thread.......but related.

In this thread we've had a fair bit of discussion about Small's Creek Ravine, and the impacts of construction from LSE Corridor Expansion.

Today' the ravine, or what's left of it (pre-LSE works) is quite small and fragmented into two by the rail corridor.

But worth noting, it was not always so.

Came across this pic from the Facebook Group "Friends who like Vintage Toronto"

From: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=275196294728502&set=gm.3056796684637137

The ravine at Upper Gerrard Street

No date given, but I would assume the first 1/2 of the 20th C.

Not indicated whether we are looking North or South, but the sun on the bridge suggests this is north to me.

That section of ravine looks like this today:

The ravine section affected by the current construction lies to the north: (north side of Upper Gerrard)

Just thought I would share that cause I thought it would be interesting for those who have been following this.

 

[nfitz]

I've always hoped to find photos of the ravine before they filled it in for the embankment. Early 1920s from some of the early photos of the embankment with no trees.

I'm not sure why Metrolinx never considered the option of putting a bridge back as one of the environmental options for the ravine.

 

[drum118]

I've always hoped to find photos of the ravine before they filled it in for the embankment. Early 1920s from some of the early photos of the embankment with no trees.

I'm not sure why Metrolinx never considered the option of putting a bridge back as one of the environmental options for the ravine.

$$$$$$$$$

 

[drum118]

Feb 26
Work is underway for building the 3rd platform at Mount Dennis Station.

The current 2 still a lot of work to complete them

 

[W. K. Lis]

Feb 26
Work is underway for building the 3rd platform at Mount Dennis Station.

The current 2 still a lot of work to complete them

Looks like they are putting on the finishings (coverings) on the platforms. Like painting the rooms in your house, followed by moving in the furniture. In this case, installing the signs.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

LSW improvements project contract awarded. Notably, the Kerr Street Grade Separation has been dropped from this project. Maybe it will be tendered as its own project?

Contract Awarded for Lakeshore West Infrastructure Improvements Project​

Improvements include:

• Long Branch GO Station improvements and accessibility
• Burloak Drive Grade Separation
• Drury Lane pedestrian bridge replacement
• Enabling works for electrification

 

[innsertnamehere]

for some reason I thought Kerr had already been awarded?