01-21-2015, 01:00 PM
Quote:Streetcar Procurement and Implementation
There are currently three (3) TTC owned revenue service LFLRVs operating well on the 510 Spadina line.
Transfer of technology and manufacturing from Europe to North America, including Mexico, has led to quality, design and process issues that have caused significant delays in new car shipments from the Carbuilder. Delay impacts have led to layoffs in the Bombardier Thunder Bay plant due to part shortages from Mexico and from external suppliers.
TTC continue to work with Bombardier to expedite deliveries while ensuring that all quality and safety objectives are met. Shipment of the next car (4405) from Thunder Bay is anticipated before the end of January, 2015, with commissioning and entry into service occurring before the end of February, 2015. The fifth revenue service car (4406) is anticipated to ship before the end of February, 2015 with commissioning and entry into service expected before the end of March, 2015. Production in Thunder Bay is currently impacted beyond car 4406 due to the supply chain issues.
TTC is anticipating a detailed schedule commitment from Bombardier before the end of February, 2015. Bombardier has stated through the media that it remains committed to delivering all 204 vehicles of the base LFLRV contract order to the TTC before the end of 2019.
From TTC January CEO Report