Toronto has begun a complete replacement of its tram fleet, with the first two new vehicles entering service in the city. Ontario is investing $416.3 million on 204 new low-floor Flexity Outlook trams to modernise Toronto’s streetcar network.

The new Bombardier-built stock, the first new generation of vehicles to operate on the TTC network in 30 years, will replace trams on all 11 lines by 2019. The first two vehicles have now entered revenue service on the 510 Spadina line. As well as the new trams, various infrastructure projects have taken place to accomodate the new vehicles, including platform modifications, upgrades to the overhead catenary and the construction of a new maintenance depot.

Source: www.globalrailnews.com, 2 September 2014