joet00
New Member
Here's a view from Platforms 12/13 this morning.
When I stepped into the platform, it took me a moment to figure out why things seemed brighter.
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GO Transit: Union Station Shed Replacement & Track Upgrades (Zeidler)
Here's a view from Platforms 12/13 this morning.
When I stepped into the platform, it took me a moment to figure out why things seemed brighter.
crs1026
Superstar
I was impressed when I first saw the new enhancements. It actually looks kinda modern. A whole new ambience.
I barely noticed the Bush Trainshed under the new stuff.
- Paul
I barely noticed the Bush Trainshed under the new stuff.
- Paul
Allandale25
Senior Member
Lights are on.
Allandale25
Senior Member
cplchanb
Senior Member
$$ looks like pocket change vs the other 4 projects above it... but whats with the 200m range? Have they not figured out what they want to upgrade or is it the price differences between full electrification or not?
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ Would the new island platform to the south of the southern most platform be in that range?
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ Replying to myself, I can't remember what it's called or where to find the rendering. Anyone have a copy?
Leo_Chan
Senior Member
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ yes, thanks
raptor
Senior Member
Isn't that a separate project that's already in procurement?
GO Rail Expansion - Union Station Enhancement Project
Union Station is the major transit hub in the City of Toronto. Infrastructure upgrades, such as the construction of a new platform and the development of a new concourse area below the platform will further help to accommodate increased capacity as part of the planned expansion of GO Transit...
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rbt
Senior Member
Tendered separately when the timeline was still targeting 2025.
Many Union Corridor track-work pieces were rolled into the larger tender when the timeline was extended. I expect the reconfiguration of Union Station (including decisions about what that looks like) were rolled in at the same time.
Those separate tenders haven't been officially cancelled but they do seem to be in a holding pattern; perhaps to be revived if there are no qualified/affordable bids for the giant DBOFM.
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ Certainly appears to be a separate project but maybe they grouped it under "GO Expansion: Union Station Upgrade - Platform Expansion"?
joet00
New Member
Passed thru Union on the way to the Jays game. 1 pre-game pic on Platforms 6/7, rest are after looking south from west-end of Platform 4
Tactile edging done. Definite improvement in lighting/brightness. New screens installed, not yet activated.
Tactile edging done. Definite improvement in lighting/brightness. New screens installed, not yet activated.
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mdrejhon
Senior Member
One those screens are lit up (and the temporary lighting transfers to the new permanent lighting built into those utilities ducts)...
...It finally look like proper 21st century old-station-retrofit infrastructure rather than a Happy New Year 1983 dated train station platform look.
Welcome to the 21st century. Finally.
...It finally look like proper 21st century old-station-retrofit infrastructure rather than a Happy New Year 1983 dated train station platform look.
Welcome to the 21st century. Finally.
crs1026
Superstar
So, the colour for those bulkheads is grey, and the turquoise is just protective covering until the installation is complete?
- Paul
- Paul