GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[denfromoakvillemilton]

I really have no idea what you just said.

I just reiterated that the garages area a waste of money.

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

A little birdy told me that Gormley is one GO construction project that was actually completed early!

http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/improve/projects/gormley/

FALL 2016 UPDATE

Construction has been progressing well; the platform, canopies and walkways are almost finished; the parking lot has been paved, lines have been painted, and the lighting has been installed. The station building is 95% finished, with some electrical work left to complete. Area residents will notice that work will be happening at the intersection of Stouffville Rd. and the station to make entering and exiting easier and safer. After all of that we’ll do extensive commissioning to ensure we’re ready to open the station.

We started construction in 2014 and are planning to start service by the end of 2016.

 

[TOareaFan]

I just reiterated that the garages area a waste of money.

well, then, the "agreed" at the end of your post is not shared by me.

 

[robmausser]

A little birdy told me that Gormley is one GO construction project that was actually completed early!

Construction is early, but Gormley GO was supposed to open in 2014, but was pushed back.

So its technically still late.

 

[nfitz]

So its technically still late.

So's the next ice age.

That doesn't mean that the construction isn't early though.

 

[smallspy]

Construction is early, but Gormley GO was supposed to open in 2014, but was pushed back.

So its technically still late.

By that same argument, the extension of Lake Shore East will be late then, since the EA was done for it years ago.

But it's not, because they only finally got permission - and monies - to go ahead with it this year.

And the same goes for Gormley - the money only started flowing for it in 2014. At that point it was projected to open at the end of 2016, and it looks like that is one promise that they will keep.

Dan
Toronto, Ont.

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

well, then, the "agreed" at the end of your post is not shared by me.

That was for steve.


Did I quote out of context. I'm pretty sure I didn't.

 

[TOareaFan]

That was for steve.


Did I quote out of context. I'm pretty sure I didn't.

nah...I think I am (continually) being fooled by how the "ignore" feature works here.....I am sure I will get the hang of it.

 

[vegeta_skyline]

The top speed for Kitchener GO and VIA trains should be 90 mph between Malton and Weston according to the planning documents for the now-complete Georgetown South Project. But since I've never seen a train go more than 80 mph through that stretch, I left the top speed as 80 mph in the chart.

I can confirm the maximum zone speed for all passenger trains in that stretch and the rest of the Weston sub is 80mph.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

No bragging about ignoring people please.

MoD

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

Metrolinx has sent out a notice about PICs for electrification.

 

[Allandale25]

Just saw this:

Laura Albanese
@Laura_Albanese
I have just learned that Metrolinx & the City have reached an interim agreement and this will allow the John St Ped Bridge to be opened

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

Just saw this:

Metrolinx has sent out a notice about PICs for electrification.

Thank you so much for these updates. You and DonValleyRainbow have been great during this, sometimes you feel like metrolinx is doing nothing at all.

 

[drum118]

Just saw this:

What the City issue that delay the opening or was it an Metrolinx one??

 

[jje1000]

Huh, are they not electrifying the UP line?

I thought it would be one of the first things to be electrified.