An additional four A-cars (front and end vehicles) arrived in Toronto in November and have begun commissioning activities. The remaining six A-cars are in Rochelle, Illinois for final assembly and testing and will arrive in Toronto by the end of the year.
All six of the C-cars (middle vehicles) have arrived in Rochelle, Illinois and are undergoing final assembly and inspection. The first of these units will leave Rochelle for Toronto in January, with the complete C-car fleet in our possession by the middle of February.
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Procurement of the vendor for the airline check-in kiosk project is proceeding with March 2015 as the goal for project completion. This project is a core element in ensuring a seamless experience for our guests departing from Union, Bloor and Weston Stations and enabling them to check-in to their flights
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Retail partnerships have been awarded. Construction and fit out of retail space is underway and will be completed in March 2015.
Further requirements for the corporate accounts program have been gathered as discussions with prospective clients proceed. Prospecting has been expanded to both Ottawa and Vancouver.
In September, there was significant media coverage speculating on the fare policy for UP Express and questioning the payment to the GTAA of an access fee. Metrolinx staff have continued their discussion with the GTAA on the access fee matter, and a recommendation is to be tabled with the Metrolinx Board of Directors on December 11th, on the proposed fare policy. The strategy is aligned with our fare principles and includes variable pricing based on distance and types of users (PRESTO card users, children, seniors, airport employees, etc.).