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Ion Light Rail

Ion
Waterloo ION logo.svg
Ion rapid transit train.jpg
Artist's image of the future Ion vehicle
Overview
Owner Region of Waterloo
Locale Region of Waterloo, Ontario
Transit type Light rail
Bus rapid transit
Number of stations 19 (6 of the 19 stations serve one direction only)
Operation
Operation will start December 2018 (expected)
Operator(s) Keolis Canada, Grand River Transit
Number of vehicles 14 Flexity Freedom, 9 New Flyer Xcelsior
Technical
System length 19 km (12 mi) (phase 1)
37 km (23 mi) (after phase 2)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 750 V DC overhead
System map

ION LRT map.svg

Conestoga
Northfield Drive
Northfield
Maintenance facility
Research and Technology
University of Waterloo
Laurier–Waterloo Park
Laurel Creek
Caroline Street
Waterloo Public Square
Willis Way
Allen
Grand River Hospital
Central Station
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Charles Street
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