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By Sigma Cub (anonymous) | Posted July 05, 2013 at 10:41:50

A full-scale model of the light rail trains residents will be riding in 2017 could be on display at regional headquarters July 12.

Region of Waterloo councillors will decide on July 10 whether to approve the purchase of up to 14 trains from Bombardier. If they do so, 150 Frederick St. will play station to a life-size model for residents to check out.

"It's going to be state-of-the-art, comfortable, accessible for everybody," said Coun. Sean Strickland.

The display would give residents will get their first experience of light rail in Waterloo Region. Up until now, most of the project work hasn't been visible, Strickland said.

"People are going to be able to step on board and actually check it out," he said.

Light rail trains will run from Conestoga Mall to Fairview Park mall as part of the region's $818-million rapid transit project. The region budgeted $100 million for the purchase of trains. Each vehicle will likely be made up of five sections, according to regional staff.

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/3878910-residents-may-get-early-look-at-lrt-train/

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