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Dirty Diesels Done Dirt Cheap

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Star Dec. 11, 2009. Metrolinx diesels are dirty, ugly and NOISY
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) gives GO a good slap on the wrist for it's pile driving. CBC December 10,2009. GO ordered to reduce noise in west-end construction.
A global news report that sums up the issue quite well in 2 minutes. A Nat Post article where Metrolinx clearly reveals it's loyalty to private corporate partnerships. SNC-Lavalin is mentioned, again. Nov 17, 2009
Globe. Conversion to Tier 4, Oct 21. Clean Train Coalition keeps up the fight. An Inside Toronto article from Nov 3, 2009.

Globe. 2017 the date for diesel conversion to ‘clean’, Oct 21.

The Star. electrification study announced, Oct 21, 2009..
NOW article on Metrolinx spin, Oct 21. Globe. Slippery wordwork by Minister, ‘clean’ diesel only affects 1/3 of trains, Oct 14.
Star. Dirty transit is better than no transit. Oct 10, 2009. Star. Diesel dinosaur, Oct 12.

Star comments on Minister Gerretsen’s decision, Oct 6, 2009.

The Sun Oct 15, 2009. An article by Mike Sullivan, one of the founders of the Clean Train Coalition.
Globe. New big cost for Tier 4 Locomotives, Oct 6. Star. McGuinty rushing things through, Oct 8, 2009.
Globe. Pritchard anointed, Oct 8. Globe. Congratulations Metrolinx, Oct 2.
Globe. Expert warns of high cost for planned diesel trains. Oct 7, 2009.

CBC Oct. 5, 2009. West-end diesel trains approved.
Star. Early hopes for Metrolinx, Sept 23 2008.

Dr. David McKeown speaks out against diesel at the Human Train rally on Sept. 24, 2009.

NOW Sept. 28,2009.
Human Train protest. West-enders link together to stop nearby diesel train.

My neighbour Scott Dobson searching for our MPP Tony Ruprecht at the Human Train March.
CBC Sept 23, 2009. Metrolinx proposes spending $50B to ease gridlock in GTA

Sun Sept 27. Report with short video. Planned diesel trains 'a threat to public health.
Star Sept 18, 2009. GO rail plan not as risky as once feared, says doctor. Globe. Miller, TTC and Metrolinx, Sept 4 2008.
Transportation/Trucking — September 16, 2009
Toronto Medical Officer of Health Issues Revised Opinion on Metrolinx Study.

Torontoist, August 5. Smog on the Horizon

Star June 16, 2009. Health board wants GO trains to go electric CBC June 16, 2009. Electrify west end GO line, say health officials and residents

The Torontoist, June 15, 2009.

Tor Star. May 26, 2009. Electrification study announced.

Star June 3, 2009. On the wrong track, but still time to change trains.
 Torontoist May, 2009. Bubbles to Clear the Air of Diesel Exhaust?
Nat Post article, Metrolinx merger w GO, March 30, 2009. EYE weekly. Strachan underpass. April 19, 2009.
David Battistella's recording of the Pile Driving from the roof of his home on Hook Ave. March 27, 2009. Star article about rail expansion and Pile driving. April 22, 2009.
Globe Jan 5, 2009. Environmental assessment process to be shortened. Star January 22, 2009. Airport link plan tackles fears in Weston.

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