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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Bid process=== | ===Bid process=== | ||
The Commission approved the procurement of the new streetcars through a competitive bidding process on October 19, 2005. A request for information was issued on August 15, 2006 and received interest from seven companies: AnsaldoBreda, [[Bombardier]], Kinkisharyo, Mytram, Siemens, Skoda, and Vossioh-Kiepe.<ref>[http://www.ttc.ca/postings/gso-comrpt/documents/report/f3224/_conv.htm Commission report June 13, 2007]. Toronto Transit Commission. Retrieved on 08 December 2010</ref> Only two companies, Bombardier and TRAM Power, submitted bids for the January 2008 request for proposals. On July 17, the TTC announced that neither company met the TTC's requirements.<ref>Kalinowski, Tess (18 July 2008). [http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/462611 Streetcar plan derailed as TTC bidders fall short]. ''Toronto Star'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 08 December 2010</ref> Bombardier's bid failed the technical evaluation in not being able to negotiate curves on the system, and TRAM Power was deemed not commercially compliant. The RFP was subsequently canceled and went to a negotiated bidding process using the same technical specifications.<ref>[http://www3.ttc.ca/News/2008/July/TTC_Cancels_Streetcar_RFP.jsp TTC Cancels Streetcar RFP] (Press release). Toronto Transit Commission. 17 July 2008. Retrieved on 08 December 2010.</ref> Bombardier was selected by the TTC in April 2009 to manufacture the new streetcars.<ref>Kalinowski, Tess (24 April 2009). [http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/623916 TTC picks Bombardier to supply streetcars]. ''Toronto Star'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 06 December 2010</ref> The order was approved by city council and the $851 million contract was signed in June.<ref>[http://www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d800a7066 Bombardier Finalizes Contract to Deliver 204 Streetcars for City of Toronto] (Press release). Bombardier Transportation. 30 June 2009. Retrieved on 06 December 2010</ref> | The Commission approved the procurement of the new streetcars through a competitive bidding process on October 19, 2005. A request for information was issued on August 15, 2006 and received interest from seven companies: AnsaldoBreda, [[Bombardier]], Kinkisharyo, Mytram, Siemens, Skoda, and Vossioh-Kiepe.<ref>[http://www.ttc.ca/postings/gso-comrpt/documents/report/f3224/_conv.htm Commission report June 13, 2007]. Toronto Transit Commission. Retrieved on 08 December 2010</ref> Only two companies, Bombardier and TRAM Power, submitted bids for the January 2008 request for proposals. On July 17, the TTC announced that neither company met the TTC's requirements.<ref>Kalinowski, Tess (18 July 2008). [http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/462611 Streetcar plan derailed as TTC bidders fall short]. ''Toronto Star'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 08 December 2010</ref> Bombardier's bid failed the technical evaluation in not being able to negotiate curves on the system, and TRAM Power was deemed not commercially compliant. The RFP was subsequently canceled and went to a negotiated bidding process using the same technical specifications.<ref>[http://www3.ttc.ca/News/2008/July/TTC_Cancels_Streetcar_RFP.jsp TTC Cancels Streetcar RFP] (Press release). Toronto Transit Commission. 17 July 2008. Retrieved on 08 December 2010.</ref> Siemens and Bombardier each submitted bids which both met the TTC's reuirements. Bombardier, whose price was lower, was selected by the TTC in April 2009 to manufacture the new streetcars.<ref>Kalinowski, Tess (24 April 2009). [http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/623916 TTC picks Bombardier to supply streetcars]. ''Toronto Star'' (Toronto). Retrieved on 06 December 2010</ref> The order was approved by city council and the $851 million contract was signed in June 2009.<ref>[http://www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d800a7066 Bombardier Finalizes Contract to Deliver 204 Streetcars for City of Toronto] (Press release). Bombardier Transportation. 30 June 2009. Retrieved on 06 December 2010</ref> | ||
===Public consultation=== | ===Public consultation=== | ||
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A one-to-one sketch model, made of wood and cardstock, was completed by the end the summer of 2010 at the TTC's Hillcrest Complex. A final mock-up was to be displayed for the public in early 2011, however this was delayed by a few months. The public had the opportunity to view the mock-up at the Hillcrest Complex from November 12 to 15. | A one-to-one sketch model, made of wood and cardstock, was completed by the end the summer of 2010 at the TTC's Hillcrest Complex. A final mock-up was to be displayed for the public in early 2011, however this was delayed by a few months. The public had the opportunity to view the mock-up at the Hillcrest Complex from November 12 to 15. | ||
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The streetcars are manufactured in Sahagun, Mexico, with final assembly taking place in Thunder Bay. They are transported by train and delivered to the Hillcrest Complex via a rail spur.The spur was to be completed before the delivery of the streetcars, however delayed construction meant the first streetcar was transported by truck from the CP Rail yard. | |||
Three prototypes were initially scheduled to be delivered in late 2011, however the first prototype did not arrive in Toronto until September 25, 2012. The other two were delivered in 2013. | |||
Static testing of some of the vehicle's systems such as the HVAC and CCTV cameras were performed at Hillcrest. On March 14, 2013, on-street testing commenced in the early hours of the morning. | Static testing of some of the vehicle's systems such as the HVAC and CCTV cameras were performed at Hillcrest. On March 14, 2013, on-street testing commenced in the early hours of the morning. | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 8 September 2013
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has ordered 204 Bombardier Flexity Outlook streetcars for the TTC's existing streetcar network. The cars are be fully low floor and fully accessible. The 30.2 metre long cars can hold 70 seated passengers or 251 passengers with standees. Inside, the cars feature two spaces for bicycles, SVASAS (automated announcements), passenger assistance alarms and intercoms, and CCTV cameras. Passengers will pay their fare with Presto upon boarding or purchase tickets from on-board vending machines. These new streetcars will use the proof of payment system with all-door boarding.
The new streetcars are to be introduced on the 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst, and 505 Dundas routes beginning in 2014. The new cars will be deployed on the 501 Queen in 2015 and 504 King and 508 Lakeshore in 2016. Deployment on the 502 Downtowner, 503 Kingston Rd, and 512 St.Clair will follow in 2017, with the final route, the 506 Carlton, to receive the new streetcars in 2018.
History
Bid process
The Commission approved the procurement of the new streetcars through a competitive bidding process on October 19, 2005. A request for information was issued on August 15, 2006 and received interest from seven companies: AnsaldoBreda, Bombardier, Kinkisharyo, Mytram, Siemens, Skoda, and Vossioh-Kiepe.[1] Only two companies, Bombardier and TRAM Power, submitted bids for the January 2008 request for proposals. On July 17, the TTC announced that neither company met the TTC's requirements.[2] Bombardier's bid failed the technical evaluation in not being able to negotiate curves on the system, and TRAM Power was deemed not commercially compliant. The RFP was subsequently canceled and went to a negotiated bidding process using the same technical specifications.[3] Siemens and Bombardier each submitted bids which both met the TTC's reuirements. Bombardier, whose price was lower, was selected by the TTC in April 2009 to manufacture the new streetcars.[4] The order was approved by city council and the $851 million contract was signed in June 2009.[5]
Public consultation
In 2007, the TTC began consulting the public on design of the new streetcars. Websites were launched for input and mock-ups from Bombardier and Siemens displayed. A Bombardier Flexity Swift built to Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Transit specifications was displayed at Yonge-Dundas Square on June of that year. This mock-up was previously displayed in 2005 in front of the Hummingbird Centre. At the 2007 Canadian National Exhibition, the TTC displayed the Bombardier mock-up again along with a Siemens Combino Plus mock-up built to Metro Sul do Tejo specifications. Promotional material from Bombardier used the image of the Flexity Outlook built for Brussels.
In May 2010, the TTC solicited the public's help again with the launch of a new Website called Toronto Meet Your New Ride. This Website asked the public to design and submit their own livery and interior scheme for consideration. They were also asked to submit names for the new streetcar.
A one-to-one sketch model, made of wood and cardstock, was completed by the end the summer of 2010 at the TTC's Hillcrest Complex. A final mock-up was to be displayed for the public in early 2011, however this was delayed by a few months. The public had the opportunity to view the mock-up at the Hillcrest Complex from November 12 to 15.
Delivery and testing
The streetcars are manufactured in Sahagun, Mexico, with final assembly taking place in Thunder Bay. They are transported by train and delivered to the Hillcrest Complex via a rail spur.The spur was to be completed before the delivery of the streetcars, however delayed construction meant the first streetcar was transported by truck from the CP Rail yard.
Three prototypes were initially scheduled to be delivered in late 2011, however the first prototype did not arrive in Toronto until September 25, 2012. The other two were delivered in 2013.
Static testing of some of the vehicle's systems such as the HVAC and CCTV cameras were performed at Hillcrest. On March 14, 2013, on-street testing commenced in the early hours of the morning.
The rest of the order is scheduled to be delivered between 2013 and 2018, with all CLRVs and ALRVs to be replaced by 2018.
Details
| Nnumber | Thumbnail | Date | Serial | Division | Notes |
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| 4400 | 2012 |
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| 4401 | 2012 |
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| 4402 | 2013 | Delivered to Hillcrest March 25, 2013 |
References
- ↑ Commission report June 13, 2007. Toronto Transit Commission. Retrieved on 08 December 2010
- ↑ Kalinowski, Tess (18 July 2008). Streetcar plan derailed as TTC bidders fall short. Toronto Star (Toronto). Retrieved on 08 December 2010
- ↑ TTC Cancels Streetcar RFP (Press release). Toronto Transit Commission. 17 July 2008. Retrieved on 08 December 2010.
- ↑ Kalinowski, Tess (24 April 2009). TTC picks Bombardier to supply streetcars. Toronto Star (Toronto). Retrieved on 06 December 2010
- ↑ Bombardier Finalizes Contract to Deliver 204 Streetcars for City of Toronto (Press release). Bombardier Transportation. 30 June 2009. Retrieved on 06 December 2010
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| Buses | |||
| Low Floor Diesel | 3100-3369, 7900-7979, 8000-8099, 8100-8219, 8300-8334, 8335-8396, 8400-8504, 8510-8617, 8620-8716, 8720-8964, 9200-9239 | ||
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| Low Floor Hybrid | 1000-1149, 1200-1423, 1500-1689, 3400-3654, 7000-7133, 7200-7333 | ||
| Low Floor Electric | 3700-3724, 3725-3749, 3750-3759 | ||
| Articulated Diesel | 9000-9026, 9027-9152 | ||
| Articulated Hybrid | 9400-9467 | ||
| High Floor Diesel | 2252 | ||
| Wheel-Trans | W500-W519, W520-W579, W580-W627, W628-W647, W648-W670, W700-W790, W791-W837 | ||
| Rail Vehicles | |||
| Streetcars | 2766, 4001, 4207, 4400-4603, 4604-4663, 4500, 4549 | ||
| Rapid Transit | 5000-5371, 5381-6136, 6141-6196, 6200-6275, 6500-6517 | ||
