[69] The final approval of the GrandLinq bid came at a full council meeting on March 19,[70] and financial close was made May 9. Trains 000 and 001 lined up and ready to roll as Waterloo Region's Ion LRT system officially opens on Friday, June 21, 2019. WATERLOO REGION - You can take a tour of an Ion train at several stops throughout Kitchener and Waterloo next Saturday as it travels between the Fairway and Conestoga stations. Platform layouts and ION station connections. [26], On July 10, 2013, it was reported that a deal was finalized with Metrolinx to join its contract with Bombardier Transportation for the purchase of 14 Flexity Freedom LRVs to form the system's initial fleet, with an option to purchase up to 14 more as the need arises. Regional Council also approved a recommendation to implement the system in stages because ridership, development potential and capital and operating costs vary along the route. "The main message we're getting is we need to start improving these standards," Simon said, adding there have not been concerns in the station designs that need to be addressed immediately. [45], In August 2020, it was confirmed that part of a compensation package from Bombardier to settle shipping delays would be a fifteenth unit, provided free of charge, for the Ion fleet. Adapted Bus Rapid Transit (aBRT) would be built from Fairview Park Mall to Ainslie Street terminal in Cambridge utilizing shoulder bypass lanes along Highways 8 and 401 during heavy traffic where speeds are often 40 km/h or less. [citation needed] Each station is also recognizable by a 'feature wall', a 3-metre (9.8 ft) square installation near the end of the platform that carries a distinct colour scheme and pattern. This page was last edited on 26 August 2020, at 08:54. “ION truly has been a transformative project for our region. Note that while Ion operates completely on the surface, Line 5 is half underground, and Line 2 is completely road-separated. That's especially so in the winter, when a sidewalk needs to be cleared by property owners. No firm estimates had been published as to the possible start of (Stage 2) light rail service to Cambridge but a report in early July 2017 suggested that construction would not begin until 2025. While the trains are not yet ready for the public to test ride, Galloway did have a chance to take a ride earlier this week after completing some required safety training. It is set to arrive later that year. According to its website, T4ST opposes LRT as being a proposal too big and too expensive for the region, which will hurt businesses and the local economy. While the feedback on the stations themselves has been positive, getting to them can present challenges as the new infrastructure blends in with the old. Other stops are at Hespeler Road at the Delta, Can-Amera, Cambridge Centre, Pinebush, and Sportsworld. region of waterloo Riders of the ION train will soon be on their way as service begins on Friday, June 21, 2019. There are 19 stations located along the ION route. "It was interesting to see all the new buildings going up and all the new development planned. Public consultation was to start soon, but in mid 2017, that process was postponed to 2018. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) handed out awards to 11 Canadian municipalities in nine different categories which ranged from climate change to neighbourhoods. The wall face is a series of large tiles in glass, ceramic or stone; at some stations, all tiles are the same, while others feature a unique pattern. As previously, Hespeler Rd would be followed toward the Delta intersection, but to avoid traffic impacts it would veer east along the rail corridor behind Norfolk Ave, then transition to an abandoned railway corridor behind Grantham and Beverly Sts, before coming into downtown Galt near the Ainslie Terminal. Of the 19 stations on the route between Waterloo and Kitchener, 15 have been visited so far. Following the launch of light rail stage 1, the Ion bus provides a direct link to that system. This Privacy Statement explains the current information management practices on our website. contingencies - $11 million in contingencies. While design standards and codes are being met, exceeding them would be better. WATERLOO REGION - You can take a tour of an Ion train at several stops throughout Kitchener and Waterloo next Saturday as it travels between the Fairway and Conestoga stations. Re-aligned Grand River Transit (GRT) bus service to provide an expanded level of service to the rapid transit stations along primary feeder corridors; Express bus service, modelled after the current. As of June 2019, there is still no specific timeline for replacing the aBRT service to Cambridge with light rail. Waterloo Region earns Sustainable Communities Award for ION LRT project. "We're just trying to get them out there and to raise awareness," Galloway said. A further report on July 12, 2013 stated that the region would be purchasing 14 LRVs, with an option to buy 16 more. By the end of 2016, system construction was 90% complete, including full completion of the maintenance facility and all underground utility work. Ion tourThe train will stop at nine stations at the following times for residents to take a tour: Fairway: 10:30 - 11 a.m.Mill: 11:10 - 11:40 a.m.Kitchener Market: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Kitchener City Hall: 12:20 - 12:50 p.m.Central (northbound platform): 1:25 - 1:55 p.m.Allen: 2 - 2:30 p.m.Waterloo Public Square: 2:40 - 3:10 p.m.Laurier-Waterloo Park: 3:30 - 4 p.m. Conestoga: 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

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