^Having just spent a couple of hours grinding along the 401 from Waterloo Region, I would definitely not agree with cutting back service on the Kitchener line. The question is - why are the improvements not moving faster?
The current problem highlights what is foolish about putting one’s fate in the hands of a contractor. About all Metrolinx can do is have their lawyers write angry sounding letters, which the contractor’s lawyers will just rebut or deflect.
Is ML about to fire Alstom for breach of contract ? Ummm, no, that would backfire in a flash.
What can ML actually do to get Alstom to perform better? Other than offer them more money, not much.
But since the Minister and ML can offer an excuse (“ It’s the contractor’s fault”), there is no accountability required.
Does anyone see the problem ?
- Paul