Things are looking up for Crosstown. A new, vast mast has found a home at the central maintenance and storage facility. How tall is that, you ask? The Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) project needs more than transit connection. The Toronto project also requires a powerful communications network, to keep the system moving efficiently and … Continue reading Can you hear me now? Radio mast pops up for Crosstown’s communications
Engineering
A good sign as Cooksville GO gets its name up in lights – See the video here
The new Cooksville GO Station gets a bit of important branding. But putting up the official sign is no small feat. What’s in a name? If it’s hoisted up on the entrance to a major GO station, it becomes an iconic symbol of countless journeys, as well as a point of pride for locals. Recently, … Continue reading A good sign as Cooksville GO gets its name up in lights – See the video here
A breakthrough on Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels Project – See the video as crews break through on one of the tunnels
A sight to see as crews broke through the end of Tunnel One on the Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels Project. Months of excavation and hard work delivers a memorable moment. After months of digging through debris, solid ground and dirt, crews have successfully reached the light at the end of Tunnel One. It … Continue reading A breakthrough on Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels Project – See the video as crews break through on one of the tunnels
Hurontario light rail transit project video released – Gives flyover glimpse of the line
Metrolinx has created a video primer on what the Hurontario LRT route will offer Brampton and Mississauga, as well as the timelines crews are working under. And did we mention renderings? To understand the way people will move in the future, it’s always good to see things in motion. Metrolinx has created a video overview … Continue reading Hurontario light rail transit project video released – Gives flyover glimpse of the line
Drone video takes you into the depths of transit construction at Toronto dig – Take flight into Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels Project
Go above and then inside the work happening just below 21 live lanes of Toronto traffic. Hold on tight. Recent drone video for the Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels project takes you into one of the tunnels, right beneath the cars travelling above. The new tunnels will provide space for two additional tracks in … Continue reading Drone video takes you into the depths of transit construction at Toronto dig – Take flight into Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnels Project
Crosstown’s Keelesdale Station taking shape – New images of railings that will greet customers
In the latest photos from the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit project, we have an inside look at Keelesdale, as well as structural advances at Caledonia and Kennedy stations. Come this way to check it out. We have new images that show large concrete and structural steel work on the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit … Continue reading Crosstown’s Keelesdale Station taking shape – New images of railings that will greet customers
A very rapid project – Hwy. 400 Bridge work sees huge effort over two weekends for Finch West LRT project
A project involving the Highway 400 crossing over Toronto’s Finch Avenue, saw weekend detours – and the patience of drivers and the local community. It also saw remarkable progress of replacing an entire major span for Toronto. That was fast. After two past weekends of work (June 12-15 and June 19-22) crews have replaced a … Continue reading A very rapid project – Hwy. 400 Bridge work sees huge effort over two weekends for Finch West LRT project
Removing barriers – Hurontario light rail transit project sees heavy-lifting roadwork this week
In time for hotter weather, the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project is shedding a few pounds. Median removals and minor construction activities for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project (HuLRT) are well underway for the LRT route, more commonly called the HuLRT. The median is the strip of land between opposing traffic lanes. In … Continue reading Removing barriers – Hurontario light rail transit project sees heavy-lifting roadwork this week
How to avoid rocking the neighbours – The tools Metrolinx experts use to reduce noise and vibration on the Ontario Line
As a completely new transit route, the Ontario Line will take advantage of the latest technology designed to reduce noise and vibration. In this feature, Metrolinx experts discuss options available to deliver an Ontario Line that respects the surrounding neighbourhoods. While all forms of transit create some noise and vibration, Metrolinx experts are working to … Continue reading How to avoid rocking the neighbours – The tools Metrolinx experts use to reduce noise and vibration on the Ontario Line
Stouffville GO – Dropping the road while keeping the flow
Local traffic and pedestrians will keep moving while a new underpass is built on Steeles Avenue East. As a reliable junction, it was getting a failing grade. For the Stouffville rail line, the existing crossing on Steeles Avenue East, near the Milliken GO Station was slowing down vehicles, transit, pedestrians and cyclists. With daily issues … Continue reading Stouffville GO – Dropping the road while keeping the flow
