On December 21,2017, Metrolinx reduced its order for Flexity Freedom vehicles from 182 to 76, enough for the Eglinton Crosstown line only, while increasing the potential penalty against Bombardier for late deliveries.
On December 21,2017, Metrolinx and Bombardier announced an agreement to reduce the Metrolinx order for Flexity Freedom vehicles from $770 million for 182 vehicles to $392 million for 76 vehicles. The agreement also increases the potential penalty against Bombardier for late deliveries.