Construction update on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
RT&S has reported extensively on the progress of the Metrolinx Eglinton project over the past couple of years. Here’s the latest report from the agency.
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Rehabilitation work on the Rouge River bridge comes to a close
One of East Toronto’s oldest rail bridges has received a much-needed rejuvenation, and is now ready for the next 20 years of service.
Innovative construction techniques to reduce disruptions on Hazel McCallion project
Metrolinx is delivering the Hazel McCallion Line which will help keep people moving through Mississauga and Brampton.
Metrolinx announces maintenance work for the next four weekends
As new transit lines are added and older ones need maintenance, Metrolinx schedules construction work on weekends to minimize customer impacts.
Utility work is happening on Metrolinx Hurontario ahead of the new LRT
Making sure utilities are working properly is a big part of the puzzle as construction progresses on the Hazel McCallion Line (also known as the Hurontario LRT).
Metrolinx Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing updates
Metrolinx yesterday released the following update on its work on the Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing.
Union votes for strike against GO Transit
While labor issues are not usually within the purview of RT&S coverage, this strike vote impacts a major transit agency in Toronto, and includes agency maintenance workers. Therefore, we think it’s important to report this to our readers.
Hurontario LRT update – Work progresses near Port Credit GO
Crews for the Hurontario LRT project are working to connect a creek near Port Credit GO Station.
Metrolinx begins another round of work on Kitchener Line
More work is happening on the Kitchener Line that will help bring two-way, all-day service from Toronto’s Union Station to Kitchener GO Station.
Watch: Finch West LRT update – Multi-use tunnel construction now underway at Highway 400
While crews continue to build a new transit line along Finch West Avenue in Toronto, the team is also making improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. A new tunnel near the Highway 400 on-ramp will make it safer and easier for people to get around.
Watch: New flyover video shows how far Metrolinx Finch West LRT project has come this year
The Finch West LRT project continues to move forward. Underground stations are being dug out, surface stops are coming along, and vehicles are being tested. Read about the construction progress as this new transit route comes into focus.
Massive girders coming to Metrolinx Davenport Diamond Gateway project
The erection of girders above the Dupont Street overpass between Lansdowne Avenue and Campbell Avenue will require full road and sidewalk closures.
Brute strength – Find out how active bridge has been raised for Metrolinx Finch West LRT Project
Transit builds bridges, but transit projects also need bridges. The Finch West LRT project will cross the Humber River Bridge, but it needs to be widened and upgraded to make that happen.
Look: There are plenty of paths crossing the Crosstown Light Rail Transit project
Metrolinx continues to make progress on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project. Here are the latest updates.
Full road and sidewalk closures will accompany Bloor bridge reconstruction
Metrolinx will be closing the road and sidewalks on Bloor Street West in Toronto while crews install bridge girders on the west half of the Bloor bridge. Find out why the work is important – and even learn a thing or two about girders.
Making moves for GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line
GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line will offer more frequent service during middays, evenings, and weekends – giving customers more flexibility to schedule what is most important and everything else in between.
Watch: Metrolinx begins advance work on the ‘push box’
Metrolinx continues to work on the railroad with state-of-the-art construction methods.
What’s ahead for the Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Extension in 2022
Updated environmental studies and the search for teams to build new subway tunnels are signs that the pace of progress on this new transit project is dialing up another notch in 2022.
Watch: Take a tour over and into Toronto’s Finch West LRT route in new drone footage
There’s a lot of sides to take in, as the Finch West light rail transit project digs in and moves along one of Toronto’s most iconic roadways. And to see the state of the work, we have new drone footage that includes getting below the frost line.
Hurontario LRT sees advance ‘pre-push’ work for one of most technical parts of route
Work continues for the new light rail transit line that will soon see some impressive engineering feats. Here’s how you tackle a transit ‘push box’.