ninetykman
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Any updates on when the govt. is planning to add a third track on the Milton GO line ?
Whenever I ride the Milton line, it always seems to me that there are 3 tracks everywhere already. And honestly, traffic on the Milton line isn't that bad. You don't see freight trains constantly going by!
I really only ride to Erindale (or Streetsville on occasion). I think it's 3 tracks all the way to Erindale already.
EDIT: Oh my that was post 666!
You are 100% correct. There are more than 2 tracks to a small yard just before the line crosses Mississauga Road/Queen Street South. Also, CP runs its trains very fast through this stretch, so they can easily mix things up with GO trains.
But, CP doesn't seem to care about all of that. They own the tracks, and in their opinion, they are king of the sandbox. Compare it to a country like Canada. Very few people live in the high arctic, but our military patrols it and defends it because we "might" need it one day.
I'm not trying to defend CP here. All I'm saying is this:
If Johnny has a garage but no car, you could let Billy next door use it. Johnny will probably charge him rent, even though he has no use for the garage.
I did read somewhere that a new EA has been completed recently.
If there are 3 tracks at some spots then a couple of bridges need to be upgraded.
I hope that this project starts soon.
The third Milton Line track is not a trivial undertaking. Not only can it be done, it will be done. In June of this year, Ontario announced the MoveOntario 2020 Plan. This 12-year, $17.5 billion massive undertaking is by far the largest public transit infrastructure investment in North America. Part of the MoveOntario plan is capacity expansion on the Milton Line, and that means the third track! GO Transit has awarded a study contract to a consultant. Work has started on outlining the ultimate track improvement plan and the service level increases that may be possible along the Milton corridor over the next five to ten years. This work is scheduled to be complete in the Fall. The next step is an environmental assessment. If all goes well with the EA process, GO should be able to start construction in 2011.
If all goes well with the EA process, GO should be able to start construction in 2011.
That is an absolute joke. When I read this line, my jaw dropped and my heart sank. How can anyone think that it's acceptable to spend 3 years on an EA for this incredibly essential piece of infrastructure?