It’s a big contract that will ensure jobs for a number of years.
The Alstom plant in Thunder Bay has received a contract from Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation to refurbish 94 rail coaches for GO Transit.
This comes with a $171 million bottom line.
Caroline Mulroney, the Minister for Transportation said;
It simply makes sense to refurbish these made-in-Ontario railcars in the same facility that built them. This is part of our plan to advance Ontario’s transit priorities while supporting good-paying jobs in the province.
In a written statement, Mayor Bill Munro was excited for the work to come to town;
As we continue to work on the long-term viability of the Alstom Plant in Thunder Bay, today’s announcement confirming the refurbishment of 94 bi-level coaches in Thunder Bay can provide a bridge forward to much needed additional work. I want to thank Minister Mulroney for being in Thunder Bay with us today as we continue to collaborate and work towards a robust workforce at our local plant.
This work is in addition to the province buying 36 BiLevel rail cars in 2019 at through the Bombardier plant in Thunder Bay.
The contract is expected to bring back some 400 employees to the plant.
You can watch the full release below:
LIVE: Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, makes an announcement in Thunder Bay. https://t.co/qPyc7HAcDa
— Caroline Mulroney (@C_Mulroney) November 30, 2021
Ontario is a world-leading manufacturing powerhouse. Our government's targeted investments in @AlstomCanada will continue to create the conditions for economic growth and job creation in Northern ON, making it the best place to work, live, and prosper. https://t.co/RJQnePmdCZ https://t.co/4LWVqC07j0
— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) November 30, 2021
