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Construction Projects & Environmental Assessments (EA) Construction projects Environmental assessments (EA) & studies Construction projects West Toronto Diamond grade separation Improvements:
Project Description: The West Toronto Diamond project will separate Canadian Pacific Railway’s North Toronto freight line from Canadian National Railway’s Weston Subdivision (GO's Georgetown line). The north-south tracks to and from Georgetown will be lowered so that they run under CPR’s North Toronto line. Location: The Junction area in Toronto where Old Weston Road ends at the rail tracks Project Stage: Construction – Phase 1 Schedule: January to December 2009 Current Status:
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For more information: West Toronto Diamond webpage Environmental Assessments (EA) and studies Richmond Hill rail service extension Improvements:
Project description: GO Transit is looking at expanding rail service on the Richmond Hill corridor. The environmental assessment was completed in August 2009 and recommends the preferred route expansion, potential station locations, and a layover facility. Location: GO Transit’s Richmond Hill rail corridor. The study area is from south of Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill to north of Aurora Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville. The proposed area for new service is from Richmond Hill GO Station to Bloomington Road. The study considered locations for future GO stations and a layover facility in the corridor to improve train service. Project Stage: The environmental study report resulting from the environmental assessment will be filed for public review for a 45-day period from September 17 to November 2, 2009. Schedule: Following the public review period, the Province of Ontario will determine support for the project and timelines for expansion. Current Status:
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For more information and to provide comments: The Notice of Study Completion will appear in three community newspapers:
The environmental study report is available at various locations across the study area and online (see link below). Environmental Study Report (August 2009) Public contact information:
GO Transit rail
service expansion to Kitchener-Waterloo Improvements:
Project description:
GO Transit is looking at expanding rail service from
Georgetown to Kitchener. A feasibility study conducted in 2007 identified the
need for extended commuter rail service, and an environmental assessment
completed in July 2009 recommended the preferred route for this expansion, as
well as potential station locations and layover and maintenance facilities. Location:
GO Transit Georgetown rail corridor, between Georgetown GO Station
and Kitchener along the Halton and Guelph CN subdivisions. Project Stage: The environmental study report resulting from the environmental
assessment will be filed for public review for a 45-day period from July 23 to
September 7, 2009. Schedule: Following the public review period, the Province of Ontario will
determine support for the project and timelines for expansion. Current Status:
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For more information
and to provide comments:
See the environmental study report at various locations across the study area and online (below). Environmental Study Report (July 2009) Public contact information: GO Transit rail service expansion to Bowmanville Improvements:
Project description: GO Transit is looking at expanding service from Oshawa to Bowmanville. An earlier feasibility study recommended the preferred route for this expansion, as well as potential station locations and layover and maintenance facilities. Location: GO Transit Lakeshore East rail corridor, between Oshawa GO Station and Bowmanville along the CP Belleville subdivision. Project Stage: A feasibility study has been completed. GO is currently undertaking public pre-consultation before the transit EA process formally begins in the Fall of 2009. Schedule: Public consultation & review: June 2009 Current Status:
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For more information: Information boards (presented at preliminary open houses, June 16-18, 2009) Public contact information: Davenport Diamond rail-to-rail grade separation Improvements:
Project Description: GO Transit is studying the various options for alleviating train capacity issues through the Davenport Diamond rail crossing in the City of Toronto. One of the alternatives being considered is a rail-to-rail grade separation, involving bringing CN north-south tracks (GO’s Barrie service) either under or over CP’s east-west tracks. Location: Located where the tracks intersect near Dupont St. and Lansdowne Ave. in Toronto Project Stage: Public consultation before the transit EA process formally begins Schedule: Public consultation taking place in Spring 2010 Current Status:
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For more information: Information boards (presented at preliminary open house on April 22, 2009)
Public contact information: Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union Pearson Rail Link Improvements:
Project Description: Georgetown South rail corridor expansion and new rail service between Union Station and Pearson International Airport is one of the first big moves to be implemented from the new Regional Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). GO Trains on the Georgetown line are at capacity. The project provides core infrastructure in the Georgetown South corridor which would ultimately allow for important new services. Location: Study area includes the Georgetown Rail Corridor from Bathurst Street Toronto to Highway 427 in Mississauga Project Stage: Transit Assessment Process (TAP) Schedule: April 2 to July 30, 2009 Current Status: 120 day TAP Public Consultation Period Next Steps:
For more information: Georgetown South Service Expansion website.
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