Allandale25
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Found the case and the addresses
Thanks. Sorry forgot to post the link. Here it is:
Found the case and the addresses
Just for understanding, what exactly will this flyover accomplish ? I understand it's use long term there is a need to give GO dedicated tracks on the Kitchener Corridor west of Bramalea, but is there a timeline for when that would actually happen, because from what I understood any such upgrades seem to be a while away. Unless the goal is for Metrolinx to finish this litigation, and they start on this project alongside the new Kitchener Tracks.
And to be specific about the topology: looking westbound, ML trains enter the Halton sub from the south side of the shared corridor (from Weston sub, in Brampton) then exit the Halton sub on the north side of the shared corridor (to Guelph sub, in Georgetown).Just for understanding, what exactly will this flyover accomplish ?
I should've specified that I'm more interested in the timeline on when a 3rd track along the corridor will be available. Until GO gets dedicated tracks separate from CN, this flyover isn't really going to do anything.It will accomplish what is set out in paragraph 8 in the decision provided above:
[8] As to alternatives, there were none provided by the requestor. Mr. Olbrycht did testify they considered design options and costs. The grade separation and flyover were selected due to the existing volume of freight traffic on the CN rail and the projected traffic of GO trains. The flyover is preferred since it would allow GO trains to move freely from north to south, without conflict with CN traffic.
I should've specified that I'm more interested in the timeline on when a 3rd track along the corridor will be available. Until GO gets dedicated tracks separate from CN, this flyover isn't really going to do anything.
That's not really true at all. While a 3rd track is absolutely needed for future higher service levels through Brampton, we already have hourly all-day service to Mount Pleasant GO. This flyover means that these frequencies can be extended west to Georgetown and beyond (my assumption is that the Acton, Guelph, and Breslau passing tracks enable hourly on the Guelph Sub). Even in isolation, this project is a huge win for anything west of Mount Pleasant.I should've specified that I'm more interested in the timeline on when a 3rd track along the corridor will be available. Until GO gets dedicated tracks separate from CN, this flyover isn't really going to do anything.
Possible land expropriation for Kitchener Line grade separation?
Halton Hills newspaper includes an expropriation notice from Metrolinx for the following properties:
Part of 25059-0026, NW 10th Line & Railway Corridor
Part of 25059-0027, SW 10th Line & Railway Corridor
Part of 25059-0063, NE 10th Line & Railway Corridor
Part of 25059-0065, SE 10th Line & Railway Corridor
Part of 25059-0066, NW Wanless & Winston Churchill Blvd
Part of 25059-0067, E 10444 Winston Churchill Blvd
Part of 25059-0150, W Wanless & Winston Churchill Blvd, road allowance
Part of 25059-0151, N 10444 Winston Churchill Blvd, road allowance
Part of 25059-0190, 10444 Winston Churchill Blvd, Lots 12, 13, 14, 15
Part of 25059-0415, 10852 Winston Churchill Blvd
The Notice doesn't include a map. I don't have access to a map layer with property PINs but the Town of Halton Hills map site does include ownership boundaries, so I've starred the parcels I think are mentioned in the attached map.
I think the lands are these (from the Halton Hills online map):
1) SE 10 Line & RC (I wonder if that means "rail corridor")
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2) NWWinston & Wanless:
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3) 10444 Winston Churchill Blvd:
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Still no change down here after two weeks. Not sure what the hold up is!Some signs of work at West Harbour. Appears that they are clearing the area around the end of the current track in preparation for grading. No signs of rail on site yet, but with the CN yard right there, I can't really distinguish between rail ready for installation and general rail being stored at the yard.
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You are talking about CN who does things on their own timetable and when they have crews to do the work. Any work not related to CN needs fall to the bottom o the list regardless they are making a nice profit off X which happens to Metrolinx in this case, Same for other RR and only have to ask Amtrak or VIA..Still no change down here after two weeks. Not sure what the hold up is!