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York Region is supposed to widen that stretch of Keele north of Steeles to 6 lanes in the next few years from my understanding.
Thanks for the heads up!Niagara smashes through barriers to GO rail expansion
http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news...mashes-through-barriers-to-go-rail-expansion/
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...But after lengthy negotiations, Robinson said the Seaway Authority has agreed to four dedicated daily canal crossing times for GO trains. In total, the GO plan calls for seven trains going each way from St. Catharines to the new Hamilton GO station, with a hookup to the main Lakeshore West line from Burlington to Toronto...
Looks like GO Trains to Niagara Falls might be happening, and soon. It also backs up an earlier claim in this thread that crews are being trained for a St. Catharines service.
Niagara smashes through barriers to GO rail expansion
http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news...mashes-through-barriers-to-go-rail-expansion/
...Regional Chair Alan Caslin said that (an announcement) could happen no later than June, with the province — which has pledged billions of dollars for transportation infrastructure improvements — expected to soon announce the next phase of GO rail projects in this province...
...But after lengthy negotiations, Robinson said the Seaway Authority has agreed to four dedicated daily canal crossing times for GO trains. In total, the GO plan calls for seven trains going each way from St. Catharines to the new Hamilton GO station, with a hookup to the main Lakeshore West line from Burlington to Toronto...
Very interesting news! It should also be interesting to see, after the announcement of the service is made (hopefully), whether or not any infill station announcements will follow. I'm thinking specifically in Grimsby and at Gage.
The Confederation stop was already announced as part of LRT announcements in Hamilton. The EA recommended a Grimsby stop (Casablanca Road) as part of a first phase. Future stations were recommended at Fifty Road and Beamsville.
Are you sure it will replace the whole fleet? Perhaps better to have a mix of current (modified) fleet and EMUs?Some explosive news at the Metrolinx board making it onto Twitter right now. A presenter just stated that GO will replace its whole fleet with EMUs.
Are you sure it will replace the whole fleet? Perhaps better to have a mix of current (modified) fleet and EMUs?
Thanks for that. I was aware of the Confederation station, as it's currently under construction. The station at Casablanca I hadn't heard of, but it's certainly warranted. Unfortunate that there's no mention of an infill station in Hamilton though. Gage would be a good location, considering it's roughly equidistant between West Harbour and Confederation, would serve as a key station for East Hamilton, and would provide easy access to events at Tim Hortons Field. Basically, it would be Hamilton's equivalent of Exhibition.
The Confederation stop was already announced as part of LRT announcements in Hamilton. The EA recommended a Grimsby stop (Casablanca Road) as part of a first phase.