The Davenport Diamond, where the Barrie GO line meets the Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail freight tracks, is one of the busiest train intersections in North America. Completing a new grade separation ensures the smooth flow of both commuter and freight train traffic. This new infrastructure will help support two-way all-day train service on the Barrie … Continue reading New Davenport Diamond Guideway flyover video provides birds’ eye view of the entire project
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One of the busiest rail sections in North America gets major work done – New time-lapse video shows recent work on Davenport Diamond Guideway project
While most of us spent the September long weekend enjoying the last bit of summer, construction crews were working hard to reach a major project milestone. Recently, the old and well known Davenport Diamonds were removed and replaced by a temporary rail diamond that aligns with the new diversion track on which GO trains are … Continue reading One of the busiest rail sections in North America gets major work done – New time-lapse video shows recent work on Davenport Diamond Guideway project
Davenport Diamond Guideway project takes next step in getting customers where they need to go
With the temporary diversion track up and running, construction can begin on the elevated guideway. All Davenport Diamond construction activity until this point has been leading up to the opening of the diversion track – enabling GO trains to continue running while the elevated guideway is being built. As GO trains pass through the section … Continue reading Davenport Diamond Guideway project takes next step in getting customers where they need to go
Staying on track – Why creating a diversion is all part of the plan at Toronto’s Davenport Diamond
As construction on the Davenport Diamond Grade Separation project pushes forward, crews work on getting all the necessary elements in place to create a temporary diversion track near Dupont Street and Lansdowne Avenue. The diversion track is the first key stage of construction that will allow trains to keep running while the elevated guideway is … Continue reading Staying on track – Why creating a diversion is all part of the plan at Toronto’s Davenport Diamond
