How could the VIA Rail fleet replacement contract affect La Pocatière?
La Pocatière could see increased manufacturing activity from VIA Rail car production The federal government's investment in upgrading VIA Rail's aging fleet has led to a contract for Alstom Canada to supply 313 new passenger rail cars. Alstom Canada is responsible for the design and engineering of these cars at its Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville facility in Quebec. Crucially, the reports state that the bodies of these new passenger rail cars will be manufactured in La Pocatiere, Quebec, supporting local industrial activity and job creation.
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How it reaches La Pocatière
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Alstom acquired Bombardier's train division. Separately, Alstom Canada secured a contract from the Government of Canada to supply 313 passenger rail cars for Via Rail's Long-Distance, Regional, and Remote routes. The order includes approximately $4 billion for the cars and nearly $700 million for technical support over 15 years.
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The Government of Canada's investment of more than $4.7 billion in new passenger rail cars led to a bidding process, which resulted in the selection of Alstom Canada to supply 313 passenger rail cars for VIA Rail’s Long-Distance, Regional, and Remote routes.
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- dailyhive.com Sunday
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national inter-city passenger rail operator in Canada owned by the Canadian government
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As part of the contract, Alstom Canada is tasked with designing and engineering the new rail cars at its Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville facility in Quebec, and manufacturing the bodies of the cars.
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- dailyhive.com Sunday
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French rolling stock manufacturer
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The reports specify that the bodies of the new passenger rail cars will be manufactured in La Pocatiere, Quebec, contributing to the local industrial base.
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town in Quebec, Canada
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The facts so far
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- Alstom Canada will supply 313 passenger rail cars to VIA Rail.dailyhive.com
- The Government of Canada is investing more than $4.7 billion in new passenger rail cars and long-term support.dailyhive.com
- The new rail cars will be designed and engineered at Alstom’s Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville facility in Quebec.dailyhive.com
- The bodies of the new rail cars will be manufactured in La Pocatiere, Quebec.dailyhive.com
Why it matters
The rail sector is undergoing a major renaissance in Canada, driven by federal investment to replace VIA Rail's fleet, which has an average age of approximately 77 years. This large-scale contract with Alstom is a significant driver of Canadian manufacturing, with Alstom estimating the contract will create or support up to 670 direct jobs within its Canadian operations.
For La Pocatière, this contract provides a direct, concrete link to industrial activity. As the manufacturing location for the bodies of the new passenger cars, the town is positioned to benefit from the supply chain and production demands of this multi-billion dollar federal infrastructure project.
What we don't know yet
- What is the projected increase in local employment in La Pocatière due to this manufacturing contract?
- How will the manufacturing schedule affect the local supply chain in La Pocatière?
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- Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaLikelyAlstom's rail contract could boost Canadian manufacturing and jobs
- Transport CanadaLikelyTransport Canada may face increased oversight demands for $4.7 billion rail upgrade
- Northwestern OntarioLikelyAlstom's rail contract may boost Northwestern Ontario's manufacturing jobs.
- Via RailLikelyVia Rail's aging fleet will be replaced by 313 new passenger cars.
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- dailyhive.comSunday
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