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ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit
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#11,836
05-29-2018, 01:24 PM
(05-28-2018, 06:29 PM)panamaniac Wrote:
(05-28-2018, 06:16 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: To clarify ... Woolwich.

Is that "Wool-Witch" or "Wool-ich"?  (Seriously, I've heard both, although I've always (mis)pronounced it "Wool-witch".

From my experience, having been a " Woolwichian" or "Woolwichite" Smile for much of my life, I have found most residents pronounce it 'wool-witch". Certainly how I have always pronounced it.
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05-29-2018, 01:44 PM
(05-29-2018, 01:24 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote:
(05-28-2018, 06:29 PM)panamaniac Wrote: Is that "Wool-Witch" or "Wool-ich"?  (Seriously, I've heard both, although I've always (mis)pronounced it "Wool-witch".

From my experience, having been a " Woolwichian" or "Woolwichite" Smile for much of my life, I have found most residents pronounce it 'wool-witch". Certainly how I have always pronounced it.

Wha? I don't live in Woolwich, but I don't think I've ever heard the second "w". Only "Wool-itch".
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05-29-2018, 01:52 PM (This post was last modified: 05-29-2018, 01:52 PM by Coke6pk.)
(05-29-2018, 01:44 PM)timc Wrote:
(05-29-2018, 01:24 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: From my experience, having been a " Woolwichian" or "Woolwichite" Smile for much of my life, I have found most residents pronounce it 'wool-witch". Certainly how I have always pronounced it.

Wha? I don't live in Woolwich, but I don't think I've ever heard the second "w". Only "Wool-itch".

I can only hear Laurel.

Coke

(Sorry, week old joke....)
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05-29-2018, 03:57 PM
(05-29-2018, 01:44 PM)timc Wrote:
(05-29-2018, 01:24 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: From my experience, having been a " Woolwichian" or "Woolwichite" Smile for much of my life, I have found most residents pronounce it 'wool-witch". Certainly how I have always pronounced it.

Wha? I don't live in Woolwich, but I don't think I've ever heard the second "w". Only "Wool-itch".

Oh, not in Utica, no, it’s an Albany expression.
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#11,840
05-29-2018, 04:25 PM
So apparently the first report on vehicle delivery is out but I don't know where to find it. Below is The Record reporting on it.

https://www.therecord.com/news-story/863...-vehicles/
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#11,841
05-30-2018, 12:31 PM
So how long is it going to take to install the GrandLinq equipment on all 14 LRVs?
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05-30-2018, 12:46 PM
Here's the crux of it, since it hasn't yet been made public:

Vehicles in Waterloo Region:
  • 502 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for Emergency Services Training and System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 503 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 504 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 505 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 506 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 507 (Bombardier Owned Test Vehicle):
    • Vehicle is assembled. Propulsion and braking routine testing 100% complete. Modifications are ongoing.
      Vehicle used for System Testing.
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed

Vehicles in Kingston:
  • 501
    • Vehicle was partially disassembled and is in process of modifications
    • Routine Testing Status:  Not yet started
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Anticipated to be complete by June 8
      • Target inspection week of June 11, 2018
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 508
    • Complete and inspected
    • Routine Testing Status:  93%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Inspection complete (April 23, 2018)
      • Undergoing Modifications
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 509
    • Complete and inspected
    • Routine Testing Status:  93%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Inspection complete (May 17, 2018)
      • Undergoing Modifications
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 510
    • Complete and inspected
    • Routine Testing Status:  93%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Inspection complete (May 8, 2018)
      • Undergoing Modifications
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 511
    • Complete and inspected
    • Routine Testing Status:  93%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Inspection complete (May 10, 2018)
      • Undergoing Modifications
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 512
    • Complete and inspection in progress
    • Routine Testing Status:  76%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Testing in progress
      • Inspection in Progress
      • Testing and inspection to be completed by May 24, 2018
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 513
    • Complete, inspection pending
    • Routine Testing Status:  7%
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Testing in progress, to be complete by May 25, 2018
      • Target inspection week of May 28, 2018
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
  • 514
    • Under assembly, approximately 95% complete
    • Routine Testing Status:  Not yet started
    • Production Status and Notes:
      • Currently at interior fitting
      • Anticipated to be complete assembly and testing by June 1, 2018
      • Target inspection week of June 4, 2018
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
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#11,843
05-30-2018, 01:24 PM
Thanks, Canard. How long ago is this update from? Last week?
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05-30-2018, 04:12 PM
It’s the memo dated May 29. Presumably, the information is given from Bombardier to Regional Staff, then they have to recompile it for the release, which likely takes a few days.
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05-30-2018, 04:21 PM
Right. From the dates, it looks like BBD would have prepared it sometime between 18 May and 23 May.
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05-31-2018, 03:10 AM
https://www.therecord.com/news-story/864...-positons/
Quote:Resumes pour in for LRT driver positons

WATERLOO REGION — More than 3,000 people have applied to become an LRT driver in Waterloo Region.
The online posting, seeking 39 drivers who will earn $62,000-$65,000 a year, only went up two weeks ago.
There were so many applications, the job posting is closing sooner than originally planned.

"Due to an overhwhelming response, Keolis Grand River will be closing the request for LRT Operator applications as of Monday June 4th at 4 p.m." read an email from spokesperson Lauren Reaman.
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05-31-2018, 09:34 AM
(05-30-2018, 12:46 PM)Canard Wrote:
    • GrandLinq On-Board Equipment Installation:  Not yet installed
What is the equipment that is not yet installed on the LRVs?
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05-31-2018, 09:38 AM
(05-29-2018, 01:44 PM)timc Wrote:
(05-29-2018, 01:24 PM)Elmira Guy Wrote: From my experience, having been a " Woolwichian" or "Woolwichite" Smile for much of my life, I have found most residents pronounce it 'wool-witch". Certainly how I have always pronounced it.

Wha? I don't live in Woolwich, but I don't think I've ever heard the second "w". Only "Wool-itch".

I have lived in Waterloo region all my life, and my relatives are all local Amish mennonites. I never heard "Wool-itch" until I was an adult and I heard about the place in England.

Next shibboleth, how do you pronounce "Wellesley" ;-)
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05-31-2018, 10:12 AM
Wellz-ley

Is is Vie-mar Line, or Weemer Line?
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05-31-2018, 10:55 AM
(05-31-2018, 10:12 AM)jamincan Wrote: Wellz-ley

Is is Vie-mar Line, or Weemer Line?

Definitely Wellz-ley. I have heard "Well-es-ley", but I think it was ironical.

As for the latter, I say "Wye-mar".
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