17-05-2025
Metrolinx quietly drops Deutsche Bahn, Aecon from multibillion-dollar GO expansion project
The province's transit agency has dropped Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national rail company, and Canadian construction company Aecon Group from its multibillion dollar GO expansion project less than two years after they were contracted to operate and maintain the GO train network.
The two companies were supposed to take over the operations and maintenance of GO rail and UP Express for a 23-year term starting on Jan. 1, though a handover was never announced. Metrolinx Spokesperson Andrea Ernesaks said 'both teams worked closely toward this goal,' but added that 'the parties are working on an amicable settlement to end the partnership.'
