Waterloo Region Transit Developments (ION LRT, new terminal, GRT buses)

[cplchanb]

I wouldn't take bombardiers word on that schedule.

What he said.....until the last one arrives on property, Bbr's schedules are as accurate as a first grader's math.

 

[Duck]

I don't care about the last one - only the first!

(Oh, that's not true - I care about all 14 I just care way more about that first one arriving - can't wait!!)

 

[Duck]

Up at the OMSF this morning, crews were busy (again!) re-aligning the existing freight track. I wonder why they are moving it so much; this is about the 5th or 6th time it's been shuffled around up there.

Looking North from Albert McCormic Arena, toward the OMSF. The catpoles start here, heading South.

Future Waterloo Park/Seagram/Laurier stop.

Heading South, through Waterloo Park.

The King/Victoria grade separation dome has ends now, and 306, one of GO's new Bombardier cab cars, says hi!

 

[dowlingm]

Cautiously optimistic! I didn't realize we were slated to get all 14 trains this year - I thought just 1 or 2 for testing. Exciting!

Oh honey.

 

[Duck]

Our regional chair Ken Seiling just tweeted this photo of the start of the massive deck pour for the King St. Grade Separation, which is happening today and tomorrow!

https://twitter.com/kenseiling/status/706137421021376512

 

[Duck]

First Traction Power Substation (TPSS) is onsite! It will be installed this morning along the Waterloo Spur, in advance of the first prototype Bombardier FLEXITY Freedom testing here, later this summer!

 

[ottbike]

Finally had the chance to check out ION construction today. Did a walk from Kitchener to Waterloo.

Not going to post pics since most are already on here, but it seems like they are progressing well. Hardly any restrictions on accessing construction sites, despite the "fencing" that is installed.

It seems like most of the major pieces are in place (e.g. intersections), and it is now just a matter of connecting the dots.

 

[P0per]

Our regional chair Ken Seiling just tweeted this photo of the start of the massive deck pour for the King St. Grade Separation, which is happening today and tomorrow!

https://twitter.com/kenseiling/status/706137421021376512

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Wow, this is a big step. Hope to see the an update of the fully poured deck. Irrespective of the dome, I think it's safe to say the warm winter has really helped with the schedule.

 

[Duck]

Was out of town most of the day, so missed the actual TPSS lift, but here are some before and after photos.

 

[Duck]

Down, down, down... the massive excavation at King/Victoria continues...

 

[Duck]

Looking down Caroline in uptown Waterloo:

Trackwork between Seagram and University:

Catenary tensioners have been installed on either side of Columbia; this is where one OCS line will stop, and another will begin:

 

[Duck]

Here's a shot of the first Traction Power Substation (TPSS) installed up by the Operations, Storage and Maintenance Facility.

The second permanent track switch is now in place:

Further South along the Waterloo Spur, clips are up on each of the catenary poles, in preparation for installation of the hanger arms that support the actual OCS wire. It's not hard to imagine that in just a few weeks, we'll have catenary installed!

 

[MafaldaBoy]

A few quick cellphone shots of some OCS arms that are now up on the spur north of Columbia:

 

[drum118]

Cambridge residents want Preston LRT station, protection of natural areas

 

[reaperexpress]

R&T station this afternoon. Note that the platform has circular OCS poles, rather than the I-beam poles used between stations