GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[rbt]

Bowmanville extension expropriation is getting closer to completion. Tim Hortons closing.

Time’s up for Oshawa Tim Hortons that will close Sept. 15 after drive-through closed temporarily last January due to ‘safety concerns’

Reason track-side Oshawa Tim Hortons is shutting down is due to expropriation by Metrolinx for GO Train expansion to Bowmanville

www.durhamregion.com

 

[crs1026]

Someone on the Discord server for More Transit for Southern Ontario (in the general thread) posted this:

The interesting thing about this parcel of land is that it was originally acquired for a EMU maintenance facility for UP Express.
It never made a lot of sense to have a separate maintenance facility for such a small fleet..., but with ML's plans for a broader electrification having overtaken things, a MOW base makes a lot of sense.

- Paul

 

[Allandale25]

The interesting thing about this parcel of land is that it was originally acquired for a EMU maintenance facility for UP Express.
It never made a lot of sense to have a separate maintenance facility for such a small fleet..., but with ML's plans for a broader electrification having overtaken things, a MOW base makes a lot of sense.

- Paul

Interesting recent Toronto railway history fact.

 

[jamincan]

Does anyone know where the new siding in Acton will be (or is already)? It's my understanding that it was supposed to be built concurrently with the siding outside of Breslau, but I haven't seen any updates on it.

 

[crs1026]

Does anyone know where the new siding in Acton will be (or is already)? It's my understanding that it was supposed to be built concurrently with the siding outside of Breslau, but I haven't seen any updates on it.

It's in procurement, I haven't gone back to see when the bids close but should be awarded shortly.

From all the spraypainting out that way, it looks like it will be pretty much where the existing siding (which still exists as a stub end track, no longer connected at both ends) will be.

- Paul

 

[ProjectEnd]

The interesting thing about this parcel of land is that it was originally acquired for a EMU maintenance facility for UP Express.
It never made a lot of sense to have a separate maintenance facility for such a small fleet..., but with ML's plans for a broader electrification having overtaken things, a MOW base makes a lot of sense.

- Paul

Interesting, thanks Paul!

I'm wondering how the track layout will work with the tunnel since it spits things out right where Resources Road currently runs. I'm assuming MLinx will expropriate that underpass and redirect traffic to come off Islington to the east, not west? Will they continue the fourth track that just ends right after the signal gantry just south of this property?

 

[Northern Light]

Someone on the Discord server for More Transit for Southern Ontario (in the general thread) posted this:

https://assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload/Images/Metrolinx/Notice_OnCorridor_Tree_Removals_Resources_Rd_August_2024.pdf

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A closer look at the parcel in question:

Its about 5ha/12.5 acres

Streetview of the site looking east along Resources Road from the underpass:

Looking west from the same point:

Now from the west side of the underpass, showing the tunnels under the 401:

Bonus Aerial: I've drawn a line from the more northerly tunnel under 401 going east to Resources Road:

 

[crs1026]

As I understand it, the northernmost tracks (one that exists, and one yet to be built to the north) will just "wiggle" their way over to the two new tunnels and the two southern ones will remain in the existing tunnel. I don't know how that jives with the road overpass or Resources Road.

I have hunted high and low for the Parsons design study on the EMU maintenance facility, but it's eluding me (It's Appendix K to the UP Express Electrification TPAP Report, if anyone kept the entire document). IIRC it had drawings of the site design.

- Paul

 

[Allandale25]

As I understand it, the northernmost tracks (one that exists, and one yet to be built to the north) will just "wiggle" their way over to the two new tunnels and the two southern ones will remain in the existing tunnel. I don't know how that jives with the road overpass or Resources Road.

I have hunted high and low for the Parsons design study on the EMU maintenance facility, but it's eluding me (It's Appendix K to the UP Express Electrification TPAP Report, if anyone kept the entire document). IIRC it had drawings of the site design.

- Paul

Chapter 2 seems to have a written description. Using different combinations I can't seem to find Appendix K....yet.

Here's the link: https://assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload/Documents/Metrolinx/EPRChapter2_FINAL.pdf

This document doesn't have the actual track plan/design study but it does have this image:

 

[reaperexpress]

As I understand it, the northernmost tracks (one that exists, and one yet to be built to the north) will just "wiggle" their way over to the two new tunnels and the two southern ones will remain in the existing tunnel. I don't know how that jives with the road overpass or Resources Road.

Yes that is what we discovered last time we discussed the track layout under the 401 in this thread.

Extract from Metrolinx OnCorridor Public Information Centre #3 Draft conceptual design roll plans, November 2020:

I have hunted high and low for the Parsons design study on the EMU maintenance facility, but it's eluding me (It's Appendix K to the UP Express Electrification TPAP Report, if anyone kept the entire document). IIRC it had drawings of the site design.

Here's a site plan of the EMU facility from this earlier post in this thread.

Extract from Metrolinx OnCorridor Public Information Centre #3 Draft conceptual design roll plans, November 2020:

 

[Allandale25]

Chapter 2 seems to have a written description. Using different combinations I can't seem to find Appendix K....yet.

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Here's the link: https://assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload/Documents/Metrolinx/EPRChapter2_FINAL.pdf

This document doesn't have the actual track plan/design study but it does have this image:

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Update: I was able to find the "Appendix K to the UP Express Electrification TPAP Report" that @crs1026 referenced. The last page had the key clue which was a reference to:

The content of these documents has been summarized within this EPR and referenced as applicable; they have also been made available for review on the project website³.

[bullet] Appendix K - Maintenance Facility Conceptual Design Report

³http://www.gotransit.com/electrification/

I was abe to use the Waybackmachine for this website:

GO Electrification Study - Updates

Interestingly this page shows it as Appendix "L" instead of "K".

Appendix L - Maintenance Facility Conceptual Design Report [full PDF copy]

Relevant images (complete list further below):

Complete list of all images:

 

[urbancog]

This is from Metrolinx's Toronto West newsletter, of Aug 13, 2024.

With work starting on all of the logistics hubs, one could be forgiven for concluding that ONxpress' plan for GO Train Expansion was approved at the June Metrolinx Board meeting.

Meeting 2024-06-27

Learn more about the Board of Directors' agenda for Thursday, June 27, 2024.

www.metrolinx.com

Perhaps during item 3 the 75 minute in-camera session with the Board and CEO?

 

[JJTheJetPln]

All this talk about GO getting their own infrastructure between Georgetown to Bramalea on the Kitchener line is great, but it raises a few questions for me because it isn't clear. Does anyone know what is going to happen once they reach Mount Pleasant, and what this is going to look like towards Bramalea? Are they going to have to expand the station space to accomodate more rail? Are they going to do another flyover? Is there info I'm unaware of?

 

[crs1026]

All this talk about GO getting their own infrastructure between Georgetown to Bramalea on the Kitchener line is great, but it raises a few questions for me because it isn't clear. Does anyone know what is going to happen once they reach Mount Pleasant, and what this is going to look like towards Bramalea? Are they going to have to expand the station space to accomodate more rail? Are they going to do another flyover? Is there info I'm unaware of?

Welcome to UT!

There is a great amount of information that may answer your question in this thread - suggest you “read up” through the previous pages and see if that gives what you are seeking.

- Paul

 

[Allandale25]

All this talk about GO getting their own infrastructure between Georgetown to Bramalea on the Kitchener line is great, but it raises a few questions for me because it isn't clear. Does anyone know what is going to happen once they reach Mount Pleasant, and what this is going to look like towards Bramalea? Are they going to have to expand the station space to accomodate more rail? Are they going to do another flyover? Is there info I'm unaware of?

In short, yes, they want to do a flyover between the Credit River and Mount Pleasant. Here's the latest:

GO trains inch forward but hurdles delay full Kitchener service

Transit advocate criticizes provincial transit agency over “unnecessary secrecy” around all-day, two-way passenger service between Kitchener and Toronto

www.therecord.com

Metrolinx is pursuing it appears option 3 for the long term. Visualization here created not by Metrolinx, but by the Brampton Board of Trade from this file: