More details emerging about the track testing beginning Oct. 19.
Grandlinq will begin non-powered pull-through testing of various pieces of track along the test track area. The testing will be primarily conducted to find any deficiencies in the track, grade crossing signals and other track systems as well as station clearances so that they can be fixed prior to powered testing. The test will be conducted by towing or pushing the second (first fully-functional) LRV through various elements of the track and through the station areas.
In mid-November, once two more vehicles arrive and the 3 functional vehicles are outfitted with the necessary signalling equipment, it is anticipated that powered testing will begin. (It should be noted that at the current time the Weber St. Bridge over the LRT Right-of-Way is currently being worked on underneath and the scaffolding in place is preventing them from powering the section near the OMSF)
Bombardier has recently begun assembly of vehicle 13. Vehicle 3 is ready to ship, 4 is not far behind, 5-12 are in various stages of completion (5-6 are having their interior work done now).