SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
Thought that this $250 million intermodal logistics hub being proposed by CN deserved a thread, as it is a huge development and could potentially have implications for future GO service, and underscores the need for the "Missing Link"/Freight Bypass.
In short, the development will:
Here are some useful links:
Also, here is a good explainer video from the Region of Halton discussing the facility, and how CN claims that the project is exempt from Municipal and Provincial review (it is currently undergoing a Federal Environmental Assessment):
Finally, here is a an article that I thought was an interesting perspective on the project:
Trans Mountain tactics come to Greater Toronto, threatening a badly needed rail hub
In short, the development will:
- develop 400 acres of a 1200 acre lot of land with undisclosed plans for the remaining 800 acres;
- build a new mainline which will double the existing tracks and add over 20 kms of new rail yard track;
- result in 1,600 truck trips to and from the facility each day; and
- will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
- Build an underpass at Lower Base Line to maintain traffic flow and facilitate east-west passage for emergency vehicles
- Expected to handle approximately 450,000 containers annually at full operation
Here are some useful links:
Also, here is a good explainer video from the Region of Halton discussing the facility, and how CN claims that the project is exempt from Municipal and Provincial review (it is currently undergoing a Federal Environmental Assessment):
Finally, here is a an article that I thought was an interesting perspective on the project:
Trans Mountain tactics come to Greater Toronto, threatening a badly needed rail hub