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) … 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 … Continue reading Next phase of Hurontario LRT construction set to begin in Brampton
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 … Continue reading Special track delivery for Hurontario Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility
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 … Continue reading What is the Hurontario LRT project? Find out in this new video
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 … Continue reading How the Hurontario LRT team keeps night work noise to a minimum
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 … Continue reading Hear from community canvassers who are helping get the word out on Hurontario LRT project
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 … Continue reading See new images as Metrolinx prepares to open parking garage and station building at Bramalea GO Station
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 … Continue reading The Hurontario LRT project closes busy Mississauga street overnight to keep things moving
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 … Continue reading Energizing the Hurontario LRT using traction power substations
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 … Continue reading Making room for the Hurontario LRT project in north Mississauga