Does Tier 4 technology exist at the moment?
The next generation of diesel engines will meet Tier 4 emission standards and we are committed to moving to this technology as quickly as possible. We anticipate testing a system for modifying our current locomotive fleet in 2012 and will begin to install the technology when it is commercially available. GO Transit has a long history of using the most efficient technology available. In fact, GO was one of the first to move from Tier 0, and is currently using MP40 diesel locomotives that use the most efficient, cleanest diesel technology available and meets all U.S. Environmental Protection Act Tier 2 Emission Standards. Q: On January 26th, 2011, the Metrolinx Board of Directors approved the staff recommendation to begin electrification of the Lakeshore and Georgetown GO Transit rail corridors, with the new Air Rail Link (ARL) as the first phase. Will this have an impact on the Georgetown South project? A: No. The Georgetown South project will provide infrastructure improvements to meet
