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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2012

Metrolinx/GO Transit extends Bombardier contract

Has provided fleet maintenance services to GO Transit since 1997 and operations since 2008 and has also supplied more than 600 Bombardier BiLevel rail coaches that make up the transit authority's commuter rail fleet.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2012

Stertil-Koni delivers GO Transit lifts

In fulfilling the contract, Stertil-Koni ‘s distributor serving the eastern region of Canada, Novaquip, delivered seven sets of the Stertil-Koni EARHTLIFT (consisting of six mobile columns per set) and nine in-ground piston lifts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2012

HDR joint venture wins Toronto design contract

The station is part of the city's Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Light Rail Transit system, a project that will connect riders from Black Creek Drive to Scarborough City Center.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2012

Wabtec to repower Toronto’s Metrolinx for $45M

The 11 locomotives, originally built by MotivePower about five years ago, will be equipped with new engines and propulsion systems that meet significantly higher environmental standards.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2012

CN union members reach agreement

At one point during negotiations, the strike threatened to halt commuter and intercity passenger services, since CN shares line with passenger carriers in several Canadian provinces.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2012

Inventory Management: Building a Transit Supply Chain Network

The business case for building a new materials supply chain is strengthened by the clear cost savings derived by adopting unified sourcing, delivery and storage techniques.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2012

GO Transit to deploy INIT fleet management system

Includes an intermodal CAD/AVL system, on-board mobile data terminals, automatic passenger counting technology, next stop announcements, in-vehicle variable message signs, real-time vehicle diagnostics; and interfaces to existing destination signs; bike rack sensors, and wheelchair lift sensors.

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ArticlesFebruary 23, 2012

Inventory Management: How Stock-Out Risks Drive Inefficient Transit Parts Programs

Overstocking to ensure rush hour demands are met leads to higher upfront overhead costs and increases obsolete inventory when fleets are retired.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2011

Toronto's Metrolinx to add 6 DMUs

The contract price is $22 million for six DMUs and will be for the middle flat-nosed "C-Car", which connects both ends of the slanted nose "A-Cars."

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

New Flyer signs 3-year agreement with Canada's Metrolinx

Under this program, participating agencies located in the Province of Ontario can acquire new buses with additional provincial financial support.

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