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Old Posted Feb 6, 2010, 9:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltliner View Post
^^^ While I've certainly previously posited localised facilities, Sarcee Yards may be too good an opportunity in terms of area, existing infrastructure, current use, and relative proximity to current and potential transportation corridors for the city not to consider consolidating, if I might suggest as a case in point, Avanto LRV fleet operations and maintenance across multiple lines at the site.

Some system-wide economies of scale might be possible. If the space comes open, some strategic thinking couldn't hurt, right?
It also wouldn't be too bad a base for potential commuter rail service to be housed out of.
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