Edmonton Metro Line LRT Extension Opens Sept. 6

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The Metro Line LRT extension will open to public service on Sept. 6.

The Metro Line is the first spur line from Edmonton’s existing LRT. It provides a new LRT connection between Churchill Station downtown and many neighbourhoods, educational institutions, commercial centres and health care facilities including NAIT, MacEwan University, Kingsway Mall and the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Metro Line is expected to bring more than 13,000 new passengers to Edmonton’s LRT network every weekday.

“On behalf of the City, I’d like to thank the people of Edmonton for their patience, and welcome everyone aboard the Metro Line,” said Transportation Services General Manager Dorian Wandzura. “While this project has faced many challenges we are opening Edmonton’s new LRT extension to public service in time for the start of the 2015-2016 school year.”

The $755 million Metro Line came in approximately $90 million under budget, for a total project cost of $665 million. ..........(more)

http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12111288/ets-metro-line-opens-sept-6

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1. "The $755 million Metro Line came in approximately $90 million under budget"