Metrolinx OKs train purchase for rail link to Pearson

TORONTO — The board of Metrolinx on Friday approved the purchase of special trains to carry travellers between Union Station in downtown Toronto to Pearson International Airport.

The contract with Sumitomo Corp. of America for 12 of the train cars is worth about $55 million.

Metrolinx says the 12 units will create six two-car trains capable of carrying 120 people.