Recent content by PShells

The schematic shown with projects on each corridor has been the same version shown in the Dec 2025 and Feb 2026 Board Meetings, so Innisfil station has been communicated in this medium for ~6 months. I'm not aware of any particulars on the project itself, but I've been keeping versions of this...

I'm assuming the lead time for receiving flagging services is due to a shortage of labour? "Complicating matters further, the lead time required for Metrolinx flagging services is soon to grow from nine weeks to 22 weeks. Staff cautioned that this extended notice period could affect not only...

https://assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload/Documents/Metrolinx/2026.04.14_USRCE_CLC_Slide_Presentation_FINAL.pdf Additionally, it's nice to see the project roadmap that was previously presented at the prior two board meetings being used in lower-level presentations. I found the CLC update...

If the late 2030 completion date comes with three tracks in the LSE corridor being in service then that is a reasonable trade off to me given that aligns with Danforth GO fourth track renovations being completed. The benefits of quad tracking the corridor won’t be realized until USRC, East...

https://assets.metrolinx.com/raw/upload/Documents/Metrolinx/Construction%20Notices/Daytime%20and%20overnight%20works%20in%20the%20railway%20corridor%20at%20King%20St%20W%20and%20Strachan%20Ave/Daytime%20and%20overnight%20works%20in%20the%20railway%20corridor%20at%20King%20St%20W%20and%20Strachan%...

I would prefer it in black. I quite enjoy the look of the “newer” stations on the ST line. I find the snowmelt system built into the platforms a practical perk of using Old Elm, Unionville, Milliken etc. No salt needed in the winter.

They’re installing a fourth track to initially be used to store rail equipment in the corridor. Eventually the fourth track will enter revenue service.

Yes, for the weekend. gotransit.com summary of the weekend’s construction activities state the time was used to run new sewer lines and other utilities under the tracks apart of the grade separation project. Additionally, retaining walls along the corridor were inspected apart of SOGR work...

Finch Grade Separation. I believe this is looking north from the road (assuming the buildings to the right are Access Storage). https://www.reddit.com/r/gotransit/s/i6gS7ztfq2 Source: /u/Fruit-Neglect5980

The City of Toronto and the TTC were able to take advantage of low traffic and ridership to speed up projects. Seizing opportunities before they slip through your fingers comes down to the ability to quickly change execution of your strategy, redo your budget and how assertive vs. passive the...

The LSE line is completely shut down this weekend too. Quite often, both ST and LSE major weekend closures are in sync. The removal of all weekend service on the ST during the pandemic was blown opportunity (50 to 100 major weekend closures) to make the ST have any possible pilot project...

This weekend’s closure has been on the construction notices of gotransit.com since at least January. The construction notices for all lines has dates scheduled out to August since at least March.

My anecdotal experience supports yours and Northern’s argument. My 8:09 Unionville to Union train on the ST line was standing room only following the RTO mandates in autumn 2025. Thankfully I board further north, so I always get a seat but it meant stepping over people sitting on stairs to exit...

There will be “maintenance” on retaining walls in the Stouffville corridor. At 4:30pm today piles were being dropped off at West Highland Creek. Big upgrades? I doubt it. Annoying busy work on a years delayed project? Sure. I want to be wrong.

The fourth track/siding west of Danforth GO is using “double wide” rail ties.