Hamilton LRT

• Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years

  Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRT

  A city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.

  Politics

  Apr 15
  
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• Committee’s preference on who they think should operate Hamilton’s LRT put off ’til March

  A subcommittee will circle back in seven weeks and decide what they will ask of the province in relation to an operating plan for Hamilton's LRT when completed.

  Politics

  Jan 29
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• Report recommends Hamilton LRT be operated by third party contractor for 10 years

  A Hamilton subcommittee will get a report Monday suggesting when the LRT is functional, a private contractor should be in charge of running it for the first ten years.

  Politics

  Jan 25
• Hamilton LRT change will shift route to Dundurn Street, eliminating rail bridge

  Metrolinx says a significant change to the light-rail plan means tracks running along Main Street West will now be extended over the 403 and on to Dundurn Street.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2023
• LRT operation ‘sticking point’ amid negotiations with Hamilton’s transit workers

  The president of the union representing HSR staffers seeking a new contract admits the operation of the city's forthcoming LRT line is a big unanswered question.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2023
• Engagement, affordable housing concerns locals in Hamilton LRT study

  A university study engaging residents living along the proposed Hamilton LRT corridor says rising rents and feeling ignored were among the locals concerns.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
• Metrolinx to manage cost risks of Hamilton’s LRT via ‘two stage’ build

  During an update Friday, Metrolinx said it was still monitoring industry-wide cost increases tied to the pricing of materials, supply-chain shortages and labour issues.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Hamilton chimney housing at-risk birds on LRT construction corridor being monitored

  Metrolinx's first social media post on the structure at King Street East and Holton Avenue was Wednesday saying the chimney was being 'retained and stabilized.'

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
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• Construction to begin this fall on Hamilton’s Confederation GO station

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford also recommitted his government's support to Hamilton's light rail transit (LRT) project during his visit on Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2022