RFQ issued for work on three GO Stations

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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GO train at Agincourt Station.
James Bow

Through funding made available under the Moving Ontario Forward plan, Ontario plans to expand GO Transit rail service on the Stouffville corridor as part of GO Regional Express Rail (RER).

 

Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to design and build the infrastructure that is needed to support expanded GO rail service on the Stouffville Corridor that includes infrastructure upgrades at three GO Stations.

“This procurement shows our commitment to implement much needed rapid transit infrastructure in the GTHA. Rapid transit expansion is all about giving people more transit options and making it as easy as possible for people to choose transit first. This is proof of our government’s plan in action. We are committed to providing accessible, modern transit infrastructure that will manage congestion, reduce commute times, create jobs and improve the quality of life for Ontarians,” said Steven Del Duca, minister of Transportation.

Milliken Station will receive new and relocated platforms with canopy enclosure, tunnels, elevators, Steeles Avenue pedestrian connection, Steeles Avenue crossing improvements and customer amenities; Agincourt Station will see a new second track, new and relocated platforms with canopy enclosure, tunnels, elevators, customer waiting areas, building relocation and customer amenities and Unionville Station would see a new second track and turning track, new and relocated platforms with canopy enclosure, tunnels, elevators, parking expansion and customer amenities.

GO RER is one way Ontario is providing faster, more frequent and more convenient transit service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). GO RER also involves the introduction of electrification of core segments of the GO Transit network (including the Stouffville Corridor) by 2024. The program will also help manage congestion, connect people to jobs and minimize greenhouse gas pollution by reducing car trips and improve travel times.

The RFQ is the first step in the procurement process to select a team to deliver the project. Teams who qualify will be invited to respond to a request for proposals later this summer. GO RER will provide faster and more frequent GO rail service across the region, with electrification of core segments of the network. Weekly trips across the entire GO rail network are expected to grow from about 1,500 to nearly 6,000 over 10 years. The investments in station upgrades and grade separation will support future electrification of the Stouffville GO corridor from Union Station to Lincolnville.

“These station improvements will enable us to provide two-way, all-day service to residents living in Scarborough and Markham and builds on the recent approval received to add new GO stations to our existing network,” commented Bruce McCuaig
president and chief executive officer, Metrolinx.

 

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