jmi22
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Somebody said further up in the thread they will be buried underground from Castlefield to Davenport, construction is supposed to start in 2027
Toronto Eglinton Line 5 + GO: Caledonia Station | 11.72m | 2s | Metrolinx | McCallum Sather
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Superstar
Removal / burying of those towers will also facilitate the eastward expansion of the GO station here too (including the proposed bridge).
willd
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Exciting stuff. Looks like a crossing is going in on the eastern side of the GO station (Croham Rd. and Eglinton). From what I remember, the latest eglintonTOday plans still had this as a potential add on.
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SaugeenJunction
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TORONTO — The Ontario government has started construction on the Caledonia GO Station in Toronto. The new station will connect the Barrie Line to TTC bus service and the future Line 5 Eglinton, and is part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario by making record investments in infrastructure that will help keep workers on the job and drive economic growth.
“Our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and connect more people to housing and jobs, as we work to build the strongest economy in the G7,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Caledonia GO Station will connect thousands of riders to fast, reliable transit, getting them where they need to go quickly and safely, while fuelling our economy for years to come.”
Located on Eglinton Avenue just west of Caledonia Road, the station will feature heated platform shelters, bicycle racks and a pedestrian tunnel connecting the north end of the platform to Bowie Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
“The new Caledonia GO Station will help more Torontonians get around our city and reduce traffic on our roads,” said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “Building more public transit infrastructure that is convenient, affordable and safe builds up our local economy and fosters better connections with surrounding cities. Together, the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario are making it easier to choose transit.”
Caledonia GO Station is part of the GO Expansion program to deliver two-way, all-day service on GO Transit’s busiest rail routes. Ontario has invested more than $13 billion to build and upgrade GO Transit stations and add more track, generating the equivalent of 8,300 jobs annually.
Quick Facts
• Grascan Construction Ltd. has been awarded the contract to deliver Caledonia GO Station.
• Caledonia GO Station will be a major transfer point for GO Transit, Line 5 Eglinton and TTC buses.
• In 2024, the Barrie Line had 4.3 million riders on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Ridership is projected to grow to 10-14 million by 2041.
• The Ontario government is investing $70 billion in public transit, including the Ontario Line, the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and the Yonge North Subway Extension – representing the largest subway expansion in Canadian history.
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"The new Caledonia GO Station will connect the Barrie Line to the Eglinton Crosstown, allowing for faster and easier connections across the GTA. Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is delivering on our capital plan of more than $200 billion to build the infrastructure our province needs to create jobs, keep our economy growing and protect Ontario."
- Todd McCarthy
Acting Minister of Infrastructure
"Caledonia GO Station is a strong example of how Metrolinx, in partnership with the province, is expanding the GO network to meet the needs of a growing region. By improving access and enhancing connections across transit systems, we’re helping make transit the convenient choice. This new station will be a major transfer point for GO Transit, Line 5 Eglinton, and TTC buses, offering another way to travel downtown, across town or up north."
- Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx
"TRACCS and its members welcome this fantastic news for Toronto, a shining example of the progress being made across our city’s rail and transit network. We fully support the investment and leadership shown by our Premier, Minister and Ministry in driving forward transformative projects like Caledonia GO Station, part of the landmark GO Expansion program. Connecting the Barrie Line with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will not only reduce gridlock, but also demonstrates how collaboration and smart infrastructure investment can deliver real benefits for communities, commuters, the rail supply chain, and the wider Canadian passenger rail industry."
- Mark Salsberg P.Eng, MBA
Chairperson - TRACCS Transit and Rail
"RCCAO is pleased to see construction begin on the Caledonia GO Station—an important project that will enhance transit capacity across Toronto and the region. Investments like this not only ease congestion and improve connectivity, they also drive economic growth and create thousands of good-paying jobs. We commend the Ontario government for its continued leadership in expanding critical infrastructure and making public transit a priority for communities across the province."
- Nadia Todorova
Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
"CUTA would like to extend our thanks to the Government of Ontario for their continued commitment to providing residents in the Greater Golden Horseshoe access to faster, safer public transit. Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria should be commended for their continued leadership on building out transit systems and connecting Ontarians to jobs, housing, and opportunities."
- Marco D’Angelo
CEO and President, Canadian Urban Transit Association
“Our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and connect more people to housing and jobs, as we work to build the strongest economy in the G7,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Caledonia GO Station will connect thousands of riders to fast, reliable transit, getting them where they need to go quickly and safely, while fuelling our economy for years to come.”
Located on Eglinton Avenue just west of Caledonia Road, the station will feature heated platform shelters, bicycle racks and a pedestrian tunnel connecting the north end of the platform to Bowie Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
“The new Caledonia GO Station will help more Torontonians get around our city and reduce traffic on our roads,” said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “Building more public transit infrastructure that is convenient, affordable and safe builds up our local economy and fosters better connections with surrounding cities. Together, the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario are making it easier to choose transit.”
Caledonia GO Station is part of the GO Expansion program to deliver two-way, all-day service on GO Transit’s busiest rail routes. Ontario has invested more than $13 billion to build and upgrade GO Transit stations and add more track, generating the equivalent of 8,300 jobs annually.
Quick Facts
• Grascan Construction Ltd. has been awarded the contract to deliver Caledonia GO Station.
• Caledonia GO Station will be a major transfer point for GO Transit, Line 5 Eglinton and TTC buses.
• In 2024, the Barrie Line had 4.3 million riders on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Ridership is projected to grow to 10-14 million by 2041.
• The Ontario government is investing $70 billion in public transit, including the Ontario Line, the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and the Yonge North Subway Extension – representing the largest subway expansion in Canadian history.
Quotes
"The new Caledonia GO Station will connect the Barrie Line to the Eglinton Crosstown, allowing for faster and easier connections across the GTA. Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is delivering on our capital plan of more than $200 billion to build the infrastructure our province needs to create jobs, keep our economy growing and protect Ontario."
- Todd McCarthy
Acting Minister of Infrastructure
"Caledonia GO Station is a strong example of how Metrolinx, in partnership with the province, is expanding the GO network to meet the needs of a growing region. By improving access and enhancing connections across transit systems, we’re helping make transit the convenient choice. This new station will be a major transfer point for GO Transit, Line 5 Eglinton, and TTC buses, offering another way to travel downtown, across town or up north."
- Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx
"TRACCS and its members welcome this fantastic news for Toronto, a shining example of the progress being made across our city’s rail and transit network. We fully support the investment and leadership shown by our Premier, Minister and Ministry in driving forward transformative projects like Caledonia GO Station, part of the landmark GO Expansion program. Connecting the Barrie Line with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will not only reduce gridlock, but also demonstrates how collaboration and smart infrastructure investment can deliver real benefits for communities, commuters, the rail supply chain, and the wider Canadian passenger rail industry."
- Mark Salsberg P.Eng, MBA
Chairperson - TRACCS Transit and Rail
"RCCAO is pleased to see construction begin on the Caledonia GO Station—an important project that will enhance transit capacity across Toronto and the region. Investments like this not only ease congestion and improve connectivity, they also drive economic growth and create thousands of good-paying jobs. We commend the Ontario government for its continued leadership in expanding critical infrastructure and making public transit a priority for communities across the province."
- Nadia Todorova
Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
"CUTA would like to extend our thanks to the Government of Ontario for their continued commitment to providing residents in the Greater Golden Horseshoe access to faster, safer public transit. Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria should be commended for their continued leadership on building out transit systems and connecting Ontarians to jobs, housing, and opportunities."
- Marco D’Angelo
CEO and President, Canadian Urban Transit Association
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
jmi22
Active Member
No Bloor-Lansdowne GO on the map???????
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
No. The map look super bare-bones and only includes interchange and terminal stations.
Rogue2016
New Member
And how long is it going to take them to pour a concrete slab and canopy? I don't see an estimated opening date.
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Superstar
Confederation GO is a parking lot with a bus shelter and it took them 9 years.
Amare
Senior Member
Building train stations (and tracks) isnt really a priority for Metrolinx as we've all seen them demonstrate, it's almost comes 2nd to parking spaces at this point.
If this were a parking garage (a la Bloomington GO station), they would've spared no expense or time to build this to the highest standards, as quickly as possible.
They are an embarrassment of an organization.
If this were a parking garage (a la Bloomington GO station), they would've spared no expense or time to build this to the highest standards, as quickly as possible.
They are an embarrassment of an organization.
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
They would need to build parking lots that transport people to destinations and Bob is their uncle… /s
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
To be fair the train station itself started construction in late 2022. More (slightly) complex than Caledonia and on a CN corridor. I hope Caledonia is faster.
jmi22
Active Member
Bloor Lansdowne GO will be an interchange.....exactly the same as Downsview GO, with a single connection to the subway network
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
Loosely and “interchange”, which involves a walk outside and isn’t connected directly unlike Bloor GO (soon), Mount Dennis, Kennedy, Caledonia, or Downsview.