ABB will provide key components for power distribution for the Eglinton Crosstown project, a new light rail transit line (LRT) in Toronto, Canada, to ensure the safe, reliable operation with almost zero emissions. Launched by Ontario’s transportation agency Metrolinx, the LRT line will significantly reduce future emissions for a population expected to reach 9.6 million by 2041.
ABB will deliver a medium-voltage distribution and traction power system, including gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), and substations. ABB’s innovative GIS technology reduces the footprint by almost 40% percent and provides a practically maintenance-free solution.
Construction on the Eglinton Crosstown line has started and service will begin in 2021. ABB will work in partnership with Crosslinx Transit Solutions Constructors (CTSC), a consortium comprised of SNC-Lavalin, ACS-Dragados, EllisDon and Aecon, to deliver the Eglinton Crosstown project.
“Our proven, energy-efficient technology will ensure reliable power to one of the most significant urban transit systems in North America reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality. ABB is dedicated to shaping and accelerating the transformation of mobility,” said Tarak Mehta, president of ABB’s Electrification Products division.
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