05-01-2018, 08:22 AM
(05-01-2018, 07:39 AM)danbrotherston Wrote:(05-01-2018, 06:55 AM)jeffster Wrote: It really is a shame that you'd have to be wrong on this one. I was hoping you were right, as probably was everyone else. But Lancaster yard is a horrible place to store a multi-million dollar vehicle without some sort of paid security. Hopefully the region will learn its lesson about trying to save a few hundred dollars on a billion+ dollar project. Somehow I doubt though the the boneheads at the region will clue in, even if what you saw is true. They all be stubborn as hell.
Is it actually on the region though? Or Bombardier. AFAIK they wouldn't have transferred ownership until delivery is completed.
It is a shame though.
As for the rail crossing, it really is unacceptable that the hotline would have such a long wait time... I didn't know that GRT would direct traffic?
For one, we're assuming that the LRT was actually damaged. As for who's actually on the hook if the vehicle is damaged, I'm not sure if Bombardier would be to blame, but they could be. Could be a shared responsibility too (with the region, or even the delivery agent).
Either way, though, a proactive approach should have been taken. If it is Bombardier's fault, most likely this would be an insurance claim, so no loss to them, and it gives them an easier out if things aren't ready on time. If it is the regions fault, then it's another black-eye for these politicians. Personally I think they should have spent the money on some security regardless who's responsibility it was. The City of Kitchener still has plenty of part-time security officers or bi-law officers that probably would have appreciated the hours. Assuming 50 hours were needed, this would have cost about $2,300 ($35/hour add 30% for benefits, OMERS, etc * 50 hours). Very small price to pay to keep the trains in pristine condition.