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2022 preview, Community relations, Hurontario LRT, Metrolinx News

What’s in store for the Hurontario LRT project in 2022

The Hurontario light rail transit project made great strides in 2021 in Mississauga and Brampton and is moving full steam ahead in 2022. Metrolinx News breaks down the progress made and what’s to come this year. It’s a big year for transit in Peel Region as progress continues on the Hurontario light rail transit (HuLRT) line. The new 18-kilometre line will bring clean rapid transit … Continue reading What’s in store for the Hurontario LRT project in 2022

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Next phase of Hurontario LRT construction set to begin in Brampton

The Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will reach an important milestone, with new construction activity in Brampton. Metrolinx News has the latest information, including new graphics showing updated traffic alignments. It is the next step in making the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) a reality for Brampton residents. Over the past year, crews completed early works on a two kilometre stretch of the route. … Continue reading Next phase of Hurontario LRT construction set to begin in Brampton

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Special track delivery for Hurontario Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility

The first set of rails have been delivered for the new Hurontario light rail transit project. Here’s how it looks, including by the numbers. It’s, well, the rail thing. This week, the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project received a shipment of tracks at its Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF), located in Brampton. For any route of this type, getting the rails is a … Continue reading Special track delivery for Hurontario Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility

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An excavator works along Hurontario street to remove the concrete medians that run along the middle of the road.
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What is the Hurontario LRT project? Find out in this new video

There’s construction happening up and down Hurontario Street from Mississauga’s Port Credit area, all the way up to Steeles Avenue in Brampton. Much of this work is in the name of improved transit for Peel Region’s busiest road. We’ve written many stories on the new route, but find out more about the details, and future of the Hurontario LRT line by watching the latest video … Continue reading What is the Hurontario LRT project? Find out in this new video

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Community relations, Engineering, Hurontario LRT, Metrolinx, Metrolinx News, News, Progress, Rapid Transit, Safety

How the Hurontario LRT team keeps night work noise to a minimum

When it comes to one of Peel Region’s busiest streets, construction for the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project is a balancing act. Night construction can be disruptive to neighbours, and daytime construction can impact traffic flow. Find out how the Hurontario LRT team makes it work. Building transit quickly and safely sometimes means building it overnight. Although overnight construction can minimize traffic restrictions during … Continue reading How the Hurontario LRT team keeps night work noise to a minimum

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Hear from community canvassers who are helping get the word out on Hurontario LRT project

A team of transit experts is out in the community talking to residents and business about the Hurontario light rail transit project. The pandemic poses certain challenges for the multilingual squad, but their work is essential to keeping people informed as construction of Peel Region’s newest transit line moves forward. And we wanted to see how those canvassers are doing. Sometimes there’s no replacement for … Continue reading Hear from community canvassers who are helping get the word out on Hurontario LRT project

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Bramalea, Community relations, Engineering, GO Transit, Kitchener line, Metrolinx, Metrolinx News, News, Progress

See new images as Metrolinx prepares to open parking garage and station building at Bramalea GO Station

The completion of the new parking garage and opening of the station building marks the beginning of the next stage of work in the continuing efforts on the Bramalea GO Station rehabilitation project. Here’s how the major additions will improve the customer journey and a rundown of the work that’s left to do. A brand-new parking garage and station building are ready to open to … Continue reading See new images as Metrolinx prepares to open parking garage and station building at Bramalea GO Station

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The Hurontario LRT project closes busy Mississauga street overnight to keep things moving

It’s the first light rail project in the 905 region and construction is in full swing. The Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) line is an 18-kilometre long transit route that will travel from Port Credit to Steeles Avenue making 19 stops along the way. Get the latest progress and road closure details. Building a major transit project on Mississauga’s busiest street takes a lot of … Continue reading The Hurontario LRT project closes busy Mississauga street overnight to keep things moving

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Energizing the Hurontario LRT using traction power substations

The Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) line will feature electrically powered light rail vehicles, producing near zero emissions. For the 18-kilometre line along Hurontario Street, 13 traction power substations will be built to provide a consistent level of power to keep it running smoothly. Get all the powerful details below. All of the region’s light rail transit (LRT) lines will run on electricity and the … Continue reading Energizing the Hurontario LRT using traction power substations

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Making room for the Hurontario LRT project in north Mississauga

Mississauga residents may have noticed construction crews working on one of the city’s busiest roads. It may look like normal roadwork, but in fact they are prepping the area for construction on the region’s first rapid transit line. The Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project. Metrolinx News breaks down what this construction is for and why it’s happening now. Metrolinx is opening things up for … Continue reading Making room for the Hurontario LRT project in north Mississauga

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