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Commuter rail coaches to be made in Ontario

The Ontario government is handing another GO Train coach contract to Bombardier in Thunder Bay. Premier Dalton McGuinty made the announcement in the city on May 25.
Northern Ontario Business Staff

The Ontario government is handing another GO Train coach contract to Bombardier in Thunder Bay.

Premier Dalton McGuinty made the announcement in the city on May 25.

A press release said the design of the 60 passenger cars is underway with the first delivery to arrive in the spring of 2015.

“These 60 new bi-level commuter train cars will help GO Transit meet our commitment to two-way, all-day service, while strengthening the economy and sustaining jobs in Thunder Bay,” said McGuinty in a statement.

Rene Lalande, vice-president of Bombardier Transportation's Thunder Bay Unit, said of the more than 1,000 bi-level cars manufactured in Thunder Bay for North America use, GO Transit has 650. “We are proud to offer GO Transit a new version of the very popular bi-level car that features next-generation enhancements.”