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GO Transit coaches could be built in Thunder Bay

Bombardier Thunder Bay could benefit from building new GO Transit coaches if the federal government comes to the table with infrastructure funding.
Northern Ontario Business Staff

Bombardier Thunder Bay could benefit from building new GO Transit coaches if the federal government comes to the table with infrastructure funding.
The provincial government announced April 3 that it is conditionally investing $30 million in 20 new bi-level passenger cars if the $60 million project meets all the requirements of the federal Building Canada Fund and a deal is signed with Ottawa.
The coaches would be purchased from Bombardier in Thunder Bay between this year and 2011.
The project is part of a larger $213 million announcement of proposed improvements including refurbished locomotives, a new passenger station in Barrie and various storage and passenger facilities.
Northern Development and Mines Minister, and Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle said it was tremendous news for Bombardier and the city's economy, adding these contracts will provide a significant source of employment for the local workforce.