Caledonia GO Station Construction Begins
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Artist rendering of platform view at the north end of Caledonia GO Station. Not to scale. For illustrative purposes only. Subject to change. (Metrolinx image)
TORONTO - The Ontario government announced it has begun construction on Caledonia GO Station in Toronto.
According to the release, this will act as a connection point from the future Line 5 Eglinton and Barrie Line to TTC bus service. It will be west of Caledonia Road and feature heated platform shelters and a tunnel for pedestrians that connects the north end of the platform to Bowie Avenue. The station is part of the GO Expansion program, and Grascan Construction Ltd. was awarded the contract for delivery.
Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria said, “Our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and connect more people to housing and jobs, as we work to build the strongest economy in the G7. . . Caledonia GO Station will connect thousands of riders to fast, reliable transit, getting them where they need to go quickly and safely, while fueling our economy for years to come.”
Metrolinx President and CEO Michael Lindsay said, “Caledonia GO Station is a strong example of how Metrolinx, in partnership with the province, is expanding the GO network to meet the needs of a growing region. By improving access and enhancing connections across transit systems, we’re helping make transit the convenient choice. This new station will be a major transfer point for GO Transit, Line 5 Eglinton, and TTC buses, offering another way to travel downtown, across town or up north.”
