Caisson drilling has been well underway and will continue with upcoming extended hours around the Davenport Diamond Guideway project. It’s needed work, but it can be taxing on the local community. Here’s what’s happening, why it’s needed and what noise mitigating measures are being taken so neighbours can sleep at night. Those living around the … Continue reading Davenport Diamond Guideway project sees extended hours – What’s behind the work and effort to keep the noise down
Engineering
New Rutherford GO pedestrian bridge finds its forever home – See video of the lift and installation
Recently, Metrolinx's contractors successfully lifted the new Rutherford GO pedestrian bridge into place. Sit back and watch how they did it in one night. It was about substantial heft and quick timing. After months of planning and preparation, a recent pedestrian bridge was lifted and set in place at Rutherford GO within a short overnight … Continue reading New Rutherford GO pedestrian bridge finds its forever home – See video of the lift and installation
Kick it into hyperdrive – The latest updates on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction
Metrolinx News continues to bring you the latest advances in construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, thanks to images that take you behind and over construction barriers. This time, it’s all about track installation and station progress. When you look inside one of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT tunnels, you’d be forgiven … Continue reading Kick it into hyperdrive – The latest updates on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction
What does a new water-main look like? We’ll show you as work continues along the Hurontario Light Rail Transit route
Crews toiling around construction sites, such as the Hurontario LRT (HuLRT) line, are a common sight in urban areas. But for those living in the communities where workers and machinery are hard at it, it’s always interesting to know what’s happening behind the barriers and down into the pits. We often try to show you … Continue reading What does a new water-main look like? We’ll show you as work continues along the Hurontario Light Rail Transit route
Major track upgrades on Canada’s busiest rail corridor continue as the calendar flips to 2021
After several weekends of construction, significant progress has been made on overhauling a well-worn section of GO Transit’s Lakeshore West line – specifically vital components and pieces of equipment that keep vehicles rolling. Hundreds of metres of track, demolition work, and innovative technology – all in the name of better service on GO’s most frequented … Continue reading Major track upgrades on Canada’s busiest rail corridor continue as the calendar flips to 2021
Images that moved a major Toronto light rail transit project along – Crosstown Photos of the Year
While the world may seem to have slowed down this year, progress along Eglinton for the new light rail transit (LRT) line certainly has not. We’ve regularly showcased those progress images here. But we wanted to pause before the calendar clicks over to 2021, to pay tribute to some of the most engaging photos of … Continue reading Images that moved a major Toronto light rail transit project along – Crosstown Photos of the Year
A year in the life of the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project – Why 650 football fields is an impressive accomplishment
We’ve been tracking every major construction and project hurdle on the Hurontario LRT route. And while some things stalled in 2020, the new transit project kept gaining momentum. Here’s what you might have missed. We often talk about parts in these stories. But as we end 2020, it’s time to bring some things together, while … Continue reading A year in the life of the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project – Why 650 football fields is an impressive accomplishment
GO Expansion – Metrolinx answers your top rail transit questions as public consultation continues
You’ve got questions and Metrolinx has answers. Transit building projects always get people talking, and the GO Expansion program is no different. As one of the biggest transit expansion projects in Canadian history, it’s bound to catch people’s attention. Metrolinx News tackles some of the most popular themes, check it out below. The GO … Continue reading GO Expansion – Metrolinx answers your top rail transit questions as public consultation continues
Jack hammers, shears and excavators – Watch video of the Bloor Street West rail bridge demolition
Construction on the Davenport Diamond Guideway project plows ahead with a recent demolition. The project includes the replacement of the Bloor Street West rail bridge between Lansdowne and Symington, beginning with the demolition of the west half. And we captured all the action with close-up photos and a time-bending video. Think of this as a … Continue reading Jack hammers, shears and excavators – Watch video of the Bloor Street West rail bridge demolition
Construction ahead for Lakeshore East rail corridor – Here’s what residents can expect
Preparing for the future requires a lot of early work. In order to bring faster, two-way, all-day, 15-minute service along the Lakeshore East line, Metrolinx is working on the rail corridor within certain Toronto neighbourhoods. To talk about important transit work ahead for Toronto, let’s get into the bush and trek back a bit. Small’s … Continue reading Construction ahead for Lakeshore East rail corridor – Here’s what residents can expect
