GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[DonValleyRainbow]

shhhh....dont tell the group that 4.5db is virtually nothing....

Local community meeting on Lakeshore East widening.

Nimbys are going to kill this region.

Old, wealthy, white people.

Been sandblast so it can painted. Its either a 2000's or 2100's series car, more 2000 since 2079 was outside at the other end from being painted.

So I saw this the other day. This is new I guess, and GO has been using the shop at TMC?

Bill Grodzinski‏@GOgrodzinski301
How do you paint a @GOtransit train? In this first for @Metrolinx paint room for a train! State of the art, safe, environmentally friendly

 

[muller877]

Old, wealthy, white people.

I would not consider the Beach Hill area old, wealthy & white. Assigning a stereotype to an area based on one picture is not something anyone should do. A bit of fact checking would be appropriate.

Anyone can be a NIMBY.

 

[Allandale25]

Latest update on the Stouffville Corridor Expansion:

Work Performed/Construction Activities:

• Pumping out water to the west side of track in between McNicoll Avenue and Passmore Avenue, Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, as well as at the northeast corner of Finch Avenue within the railway corridor.
• Silt fence and straw bales installed for culvert area to the west of rail track in between McNicoll Avenue and Passmore Avenue to help prevent debris from clogging drainage.
• Locating utilities to the west side of rail track in between Passmore Avenue and Milliken GO Station
• Sub-excavation of soil is complete in between Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road to the west side of rail track to prepare the track bed for the required grading that will accommodate a second track. Sub-excavation of soil to the west side of rail track in between Passmore Avenue and Steeles Avenue is almost complete
• Drilling and installing wall posts in between Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road railway corridor.

Noise Wall Progress Update

East Side of the Rail Corridor:

• 90% of noise wall posts have been installed between Marilyn Avenue and Finch Avenue.
• 70% of noise wall panels have been installed between Marilyn Avenue and Finch Avenue. Some panels have been intentionally left out to accommodate future landscaping requirements to take place this fall.
• 100% of noise wall posts have been installed between Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road in preparation for noise wall panel installation later this year.

West Side of the Rail Corridor:

• Noise wall installation between Marilyn Avenue and Finch Avenue will begin once all sub-excavation works and encroachment removals are complete.

[Sorry for the small picture sizes. Out of my control.]

 

[steveintoronto]

How do you paint a @GOtransit train? In this first for @Metrolinx paint room for a train! State of the art, safe, environmentally friendly

Many thanks for that! I now wonder if that's why, at least to my eye, the paint finish of the new scheme refurbished coaches looks so good? A slightly heavier application might be possible since even distribution is almost guaranteed and the chance of runs almost eliminated. I wonder also if the forced drying (baking) was done before or not? The thinning ratio allowed by a semi-automated shop like this may also be more conducive to flow going on thicker.

 

[steveintoronto]

I would not consider the Beach Hill area old, wealthy & white. Assigning a stereotype to an area based on one picture is not something anyone should do. A bit of fact checking would be appropriate.

Anyone can be a NIMBY.

Those folks, by and large, are not doing badly at all.

Their concerns should be addressed, but no matter how you cut it, compared to that line running full freight years back, life is very good. I again have to point out that once electrified, contrary to the claims of another poster, not only the measured sound level will be reduced in total, but the *nature* of the sound will be far less intrusive.

I've re-read the Metrolinx reports that produce charts that indicate *added* electric will *notably* increase spl, and found a massive proviso they themselves publish for the claims, the gist being "these sensor readings are not meant for specific site levels, but as part of a whole to examine areas that might need noise remediation".

In other words, the readings were never meant to be used the way they are now by those opposed. Someone at Metrolinx isn't on the ball with this. They'd best hire some professional communications people to handle this.

I still have an issue with how the spl readings were tabulated, but in all fairness, they were for 'in-house use', not for absolute projective indicators for specific areas.

 

[smallspy]

So I saw this the other day. This is new I guess, and GO has been using the shop at TMC?

Bill Grodzinski‏@GOgrodzinski301
How do you paint a @GOtransit train? In this first for @Metrolinx paint room for a train! State of the art, safe, environmentally friendly

That paint booth, and the one next door to it, are owned by CAD of Lachine. They bought the equipment and the rent from the former CRCR.

They have the contact to refurbish the Series 1 cars. The cars are painted at the booths in Toronto and then shipped to their main shop in Montreal to receive all of their mechanical work. The booths at the TMC also do spot work for GO and Bombardier when the need arises.

There will be a coach shop at the ERMF when it opens, but I haven't seen or heard any sign of a paint booth.

Dan
Toronto Ont.

 

[crs1026]

There will be a coach shop at the ERMF when it opens, but I haven't seen or heard any sign of a paint booth.

Dan
Toronto Ont.

The EA document for the ERMF does refer to GO doing painting at the new facility, but that doesn't mean a paint shop found its way into the procurement.

- Paul

PS And a paint shop is shown in at least one document showing the design of the new facility.

 

[smallspy]

The EA document for the ERMF does refer to GO doing painting at the new facility, but that doesn't mean a paint shop found its way into the procurement.

- Paul

PS And a paint shop is shown in at least one document showing the design of the new facility.

That's right, I'd forgotten that they were in the EA documents. Thanks.

In theory it's possible to design the structure to have a paint booth located there in the future - booths this big are 7-digit purchase-price items - but considering the amount of money being invested in the facility, it stands to reason that they'd have it from the outset.

Dan
Toronto, Ont.

 

[raptor]

Request for Qualifications Issued for Early Stations’ Improvements Project
July 28, 2017
TORONTO - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to design, build and finance the Early Stations' Improvement project. The infrastructure upgrades on the GO transit lines are required to accommodate the planned increase in GO rail networks.

The RFQ outlines the scope of work required, which includes:

• Rail platform edge tile
• Service information digital signage
• Electrical capacity and electrical room upgrades
• New fare device installations and replacement of existing devices
• Elevator parts upgrades
• Secured bike parking
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Provisions to accommodate rail electrification at select locations
• Minor station site access improvements

This project is part of Metrolinx's work in support of GO Regional Express Rail (RER). GO RER will provide faster, more frequent and more convenient transit service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), including electrification of core segments of the GO rail network by 2024-25. The program will provide new travel choices for commuters, significantly increase transit ridership, cut journey times and help manage congestion across the GTHA.

Major infrastructure updates are required to bring this level of service to communities across the region, including: adding track, modifying GO stations, improving rail crossings, building required systems for electrification and adding new locomotives and train control systems.

The RFQ is the first step in the procurement process to select a team to deliver the project. IO and Metrolinx will evaluate submissions to prequalify project teams with the relevant construction experience. Teams that qualify will be invited to respond to a request for proposals anticipated for winter 2017. Interested companies must register with www.merx.com to download the RFQ.

Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province's history. To learn more about what's happening in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.

Quick Facts:

• According to Ontario's 2017 Long-Term Report on the Economy, every $1 spent on public infrastructure has been shown to increase Gross Domestic Product by $6 in the long term.
• Infrastructure Ontario, collaborating with Metrolinx, is leading the procurement of the RER - Early Stations' Improvement project.
• The project is being delivered using IO's Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) model, an innovative way of financing and procuring large, complex public infrastructure projects.
• Projects that are delivered using IO's AFP model have a track record of being 96 per cent on budget and 73 per cent on time or within one month of the scheduled substantial completion date.

Quotes:

“Today's Request for Qualifications is another example of how we are working to provide better GO Transit service to commuters and families across the GTHA. The enhancements we are making to stations across the GO rail network to support GO Regional Express Rail will make taking transit easier and more convenient for thousands of people every day.”
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation

“The Early Stations' Improvement project is key to the expansion of rail services under GO Regional Express Rail (RER). The Ontario government supports critical transit improvements in order to keep people and goods moving, and communities growing.”
Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure

“This package of system-wide improvements is the next step in preparing for increased GO service through the Regional Express Rail program. We are pleased to reach yet another milestone in expanding the GO rail network to bring faster, more frequent rail service to the people of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.”
John Jensen, President and CEO, Metrolinx

“The Early Stations' Improvements project is an important component in the delivery of the RER program. IO is pleased to issue the RFQ and we look forward to reviewing the submissions by the market for this AFP project.”
Ehren Cory, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario

 

[salsa]

Del Duca announcement: a bid has been launched to improve GO stations to support RER

 

[TOareaFan]

 

[Allandale25]

The RFQ outlines the scope of work required, which includes:

• Rail platform edge tile

Is this similar to what the TTC uses at it's subway stations and what GO uses on the accessible platforms?

 

[raptor]

ORIOLE GO STATION
THE PROJECT
This summer we’ll be making changes to your station, so that you can continue to take the GO Train while the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) starts a long-term project to rehabilitate Highway 401.

MTO will be relocating the Leslie St. East southbound off-ramp further south, so access to the station building and the south section of the GO platform will be restricted to those crossing the pedestrian bridge over the tracks.

This means you will need to:

• Board and exit your train at one of the five cars north of the accessible platform starting August 2nd
• Use the ticket trailer and temporary washrooms that will be just north of where the station building is once the station building closes in late August

Other upcoming changes include:

• The current pedestrian bridge over the tracks will be relocated further south to ensure connection between the community to the west and station remains the same. MTO will be completing this phase of the project.
• Access to the platform south of the current accessible platform will be permanently closed in the future
• A platform extension to Esther Shiner Blvd. will be built to accommodate a 10-car train

When the platform extension is complete in early 2018, all train doors will be able to re-open at your station. We’ll be sure to keep you in the know on the construction progress.

We know that construction is inconvenient and we appreciate your patience as we work with MTO to improve transportation in your area.

 

[mdrejhon]

Is this similar to what the TTC uses at it's subway stations and what GO uses on the accessible platforms?

Yes, that's it -- platform edge title look like big yellow lego bricks.

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Is this similar to what the TTC uses at it's subway stations and what GO uses on the accessible platforms?

Yes, that's it -- platform edge title look like big yellow lego bricks.

I think read or herd somewhere that the TTC was the first to use that particular type of tile for platform edges and did a lot of research on what the texture should be with the CNIB before finalizing the design we have now.