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GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)

Allandale25 said:
Contract awarded.

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Err.....lets just be clear here. This is NOT a contract to build the Bomanville extension, its a contract for some advance infrastructure planning.

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Its a fine thing.......but its a very small step on the road to anything substantive.
 
^ sorry yeah. Got distracted and meant to post more context. Doesn't really specify what this contract is for. The new release implies the total project is this:

"Ontario is investing $730 million to extend the Lakeshore East GO line further into Durham Region, bringing two-way all-day GO train service to Bowmanville. "
 
Allandale25 said:
^ sorry yeah. Got distracted and meant to post more context. Doesn't really specify what this contract is for. The new release implies the total project is this:

"Ontario is investing $730 million to extend the Lakeshore East GO line further into Durham Region, bringing two-way all-day GO train service to Bowmanville. "
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Christ, this is a lot of money to extend a GO Line, even if it involves a dedicated guideway… and it’s not even gonna be electrified? Are stations included in this?
 
robmausser said:
Just to amend this: it can't be electrified, not just that it won't. CP won't allow it.
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The last plan I looked at closely didn't seem to have connections between the GO and CP tracks. If it's entirely grade-separated from CP, why aren't they allowing it? Which document is the source of this?

Though it's kind of moot, as I don't think there's been any discussion of full service east of Oshawa as far as I know (though would be nice if they at least served one of those stations that's closer to town).
 
nfitz said:
The last plan I looked at closely didn't seem to have connections between the GO and CP tracks. If it's entirely grade-separated from CP, why aren't they allowing it? Which document is the source of this?

Though it's kind of moot, as I don't think there's been any discussion of full service east of Oshawa as far as I know (though would be nice if they at least served one of those stations that's closer to town).
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At this point we don't know whether CP won't allow it, or whether GO hasn't made it a requirement. The amended EA may clarify.

Even if "separated" I understand CP's concern - at 25kv, being within a few feet of the wire is risky. The work procedures they would need just to maintain their own line (let alone deal with problem scenarios) would be a nuisance. Can it be done? Sure, but it's added trouble.

- Paul
 
Sunnyside said:
Christ, this is a lot of money to extend a GO Line, even if it involves a dedicated guideway… and it’s not even gonna be electrified? Are stations included in this?
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If that's the all-in cost, it doesn't seem too bad for a 20km project that includes a bridge over the 401, new trackage (double?), stations and a lay-over yard.
 
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