ARG1
Senior Member
... why are they raising the tracks by 5"?
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GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)
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Allandale25
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crs1026
Superstar
I certainly haven't noticed anything non-standard about the height of the platform, so it seems unlikely they are reducing the platform height (by raising the rail). My theory would be, they intend to pour 5" of granular material (and maybe geotextile) to the east of the end of track before they lay the turnouts or the rail for the connecting track..... that bare ground doesn't look like it's ready for the ballast layer. I would speculate it's just a copy writer misunderstanding what they were told by the technical people.
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SaugeenJunction
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Dan416
Senior Member
For a second I thought it was Milton line upgrades, but then it clicked it was the Milton GO station, not the whole line. Sad lol
vistaway
Active Member
Sure looks like they're getting to work at West Harbour.
crs1026
Superstar
That’s a ballast regulator, spreads and details ballast during track surfacing.
- Paul
Bojaxs
Senior Member
CN logo on the equipment. I'm assuming, because this stretch of track is owned by CN, that CN is responsible for construction of this project? Or is MX merely leasing out their equipment?
crs1026
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Bojaxs
Senior Member
What does CN stand to gain from working on passenger rail projects? Why would they dedicate their own time, man power to working on this project? Is MX paying them? Is this a gesture of good will? Asking out of curiosity.
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ I'll speculate and suggest that maybe it's logistically easier on their end for things to be done to their standards, by their trained crews rather than outsiders. I'm not in the industry so I'm not sure. I assume from their perspective their a certain efficiency and logistical benefits.
Northern Light
Superstar
LOL, absolutely 100% yes.
CN is not doing anything for 'free' for someone else.
This particular project has no real benefit to them, so this is entirely a paid gig.
ARG1
Senior Member
That's exactly how it works. Metrolinx tells CN to do something, they come to an agreement, and then CN sends them the bill. The interesting question (if anything) is whether CN just charges them the flat cost of labour and resources (so 0 profit - covering the costs), or if there is some sort of upcharge, and if so how much?
Northern Light
Superstar
While I can't speak to the specifics on this work...........I think its more than fair to say there's a mark-up, LOL
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max
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Haha! Bill Gates wouldn't invest in a for-profit company that does work at cost!