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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2009

Metrolinx to study electrification of GO Transit rail system

An external advisory committee made up of community representatives, including riders and independent technical experts, will be established to advise the transit agency on the Terms of Reference for the study.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

GO Transit unveils first wind turbine

Located in Mississauga, the 102-foot-high wind turbine generates up to 50 kilowatts of power and could produce up to 80 percent of its Lisgar Station's power needs.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2009

GO Transit unveils service, fleet expansion plans

Agency will begin two environmental assessments, which will look at expanding its rail service into new communities, and is buying 25 new bi-level passenger railcars from Bombardier.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2009

GO Transit announces Federal, Provincial funding

The funding is part of the $500 million pledged for GO Transit by both levels of government in February this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

GO Transit unveils green bus facility

LEED-certified facility took sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, material selection and indoor environmental quality all into consideration.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2009

MCI reaches Canadian agreement, delivers coaches

Securing the contract with Winnipeg assembly plant workers is a key milestone, enabling MCI to continue its plan to successfully emerge from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, which it plans on exiting in late March, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

METRO Briefs

Canada pledging $500M to GO Transit. Emanuel: Obama pushed for high-speed rail. Seattle transit faced with $58M revenue dip.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

Canada BRT project facing $52M shortfall

Plans for a BRT system in the Ontario area costing $259 million may be abandoned if funds do not come through.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2008

GO Transit to install defibrillators

About 100 Mikey defibrillators are being installed on the accessible car of every GO Train, as well as at GO stations along the Lakeshore line, the end stations on each of GO's other six lines, Union Station,and all layover facilities.

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