Originally expected to be fully operational by December 2016, SMART announced today that the grand opening of the North Bay commuter rail system has been pushed back to late Spring of 2017.
SMART made the decision to push the release date back after one of the exact same trains that SMART uses, in Toronto, Ontario, experienced an engine malfunction. SMART will be replacing all engines in their own cars. In addition, SMART has been having difficulty employing enough people to work for the system. Progress has been made, though, and today the agency only needs a few more people to fill the 80 job positions. Grade crossings have not been working consistently, either, and the electrical connection between the trains' wheels and the track has not been consistent. SMART General Manager Farhad Mansourian explained, “It is important to identify issues now so that when we do open our doors we become a safe, reliable and dependable service. Safety is more important than trying to meet a deadline.” To find out more about SMART, visit our previous article by clicking here.
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