Ontario is investing $350M to refurbish 121 GO Transit bi-level rail cars in North Bay. This project will create jobs, boost the local economy, and improve transit services. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Ontario is investing $350M to refurbish 121 GO Transit bi-level rail cars in North Bay. This project will create jobs, boost the local economy, and improve transit services.
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Supporting Local Jobs and Economic Growth in Ontario

The Ontario government’s $350M investment focuses on modernizing GO Transit rail cars while fostering job creation. North Bay’s Ontario Northland facility will lead the project, benefiting regional suppliers and skilled workers.

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Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria emphasized the need for local solutions to improve transit services. “This ambitious plan requires collective effort, and we’re ensuring jobs stay in Ontario,” he said. Upgrades include new seats, flooring, walls, ceilings, doors, and HVAC systems, extending the life of the rail cars by 20 years.

Advancing Public Transit Across Ontario

Ontario’s GO Expansion initiative aims to deliver two-way, all-day service to major hubs like Oshawa, Burlington, and Kitchener. This refurbishment project aligns with that vision, enhancing reliability and sustainability.

North Bay MPP Vic Fedeli highlighted the regional impact: “This investment supports economic growth and transit development.” Ontario is also refurbishing 13 locomotives acquired from Southern California’s Metrolink, improving GO Transit’s operational efficiency.

Ontario has announced additional plans to refurbish 181 rail cars at Thunder Bay’s Alstom plant. This builds on the largest GO Transit service expansion in over a decade, adding 300 weekly train trips.

Over the next decade, Ontario will invest nearly $70B to expand transit access. These efforts combine modernized infrastructure with economic development, delivering long-term benefits to residents across the province.

Source: news.ontario.ca

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