According to the now-updated agenda, what was achieved at the end of July 2017 was "substantial performance," and substantial completion is expected on June 19.
That would be a PR disaster.
- Remaining work under the contract relates mainly to the commissioning and testing of the light rail vehicles, and ensuring the full integration of the vehicles with all of the LRT system instrumentation and controls (e.g. signals, switches, controls, etc.).
- All fourteen vehicles are being used to complete system testing, training and demonstration activities and vehicle modifications
- Ten vehicles are “ready for service” and three have completed the burn in process
- Technical aspects of Preliminary Acceptance Certificate (PAC) on 10 vehicles is completed and certificates will be issued as Bombardier completes the supporting documentation and Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) processes still need to be completed.
Quote:The last major test that needs to be completed is the system demonstration service test. In this test GrandLinq is required to operate the system as if service were being provided and complete other tests to demonstrate that they and the system are ready for service. This proves the ability to run to a schedule and confirms readiness for service. This testing is scheduled for June 2019 just prior to service start. There will be communication to the public prior to the start of the demonstration service.
While there has been ongoing safety testing and certification, the final step in safety certification takes place during the system demonstration phase. At the end of the demonstration service phase final safety certification of the system will be achieved prior to entering into service. Any issues in completing testing or the safety certification could result in delays to the scheduled June 21 start of service date.
That would be a PR disaster.