Steve X
Senior Member
I don't know why you guys even bring up the ION and and the possibility Alstom Citiadis. The ION isn't a metrolinx project. They ordered their cars like the TTC with streetcars, designed and implemented their system for them and don't want to spend more money on another fleet. There's no point of testing one on the ION.
As for when Metrolinx will get it's first car remains a mystery. It's not likely to be the end of this year. The ION would had opened by then (if BBD continues to make their current schedule). I expect they'll be delivered in the same time frame as the expected Freedom LRVs (2019-21). They are better off getting Finch West built and have some tracks by 2019 since they want to use it there.
As for when Metrolinx will get it's first car remains a mystery. It's not likely to be the end of this year. The ION would had opened by then (if BBD continues to make their current schedule). I expect they'll be delivered in the same time frame as the expected Freedom LRVs (2019-21). They are better off getting Finch West built and have some tracks by 2019 since they want to use it there.