Union Pearson Express Electrification Environmental Assessment
International Hydrail Conference - June 2013
1 Electrification Study
• Community Advisory Committee named to assist with Terms of Reference for RFP. • First Electrification Study to consider entire GO network • Comprehensive: • Capacity and Service Impacts, including reliability of service; • Environment and Health Impacts; • Community and Land Use Impacts; • Economic Impacts; and • System Costs, Funding, Financing and Delivery. • Project start-up January 2010, completed December 2010
2 2 Technology Alternatives Rolling Stock
Hybrid Drive Loco Maglev
Dual Mode Loco
CNG-Fuelled Loco Electric Multiple Unit
Diesel Loco
Electric Loco Electric Multiple Unit
3 Detailed Evaluation Multiple Category Criteria
QualityQuality of of EnvironmentalEnvironment & SocialSocial Economic/Economic/ Life/UserLife/User ImplementationImplementation andHealth Health CommunityCommunity FinancialFinancial BenefitsBenefits
Cost-Effectiveness Transportation Land Use Emission Reductions Constructability Efficiency Land Use and Property Value Community Noise & Vibration Transportation Property Effects Efficiency (Non-Users) Construction Employment Acceptability Health Safety Effects Transit Network/ System Access Operating Employment Biodiversity Heritage and Effects Archaeology Funding Taxes Reliability Water Environment Visual Effects Total Capital Cost
Total Operating Cost Risks Effect on Parks/ Public Comfort and Effect on Parks/ Public Open Space Expandability Open Space Total Revenues
4 Metrolinx Electrification Recommendation
Electrification of the combined Kitchener and Lakeshore rail corridors based on transportation benefits. The Province agreed to fund Phase 1 which includes the Environmental Assessment of UP Express. Construction is subject to funding availability and environmental approvals. Phase 1 includes: • Conceptual design and engineering for the electrification of the combined Kitchener and Lakeshore rail corridors • Development of Performance Specifications for electrification infrastructure • Preliminary design and engineering: UP Express, Union Station Rail Corridor and Union Station • Environmental Assessment for the electrification of the UP Express between Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport
5 Where are we now?
Moving forward with Phase 1:UP Express Electrification EA • Parsons Brinckerhoff team was retained in November 2011 • Completing conceptual design • Development of Performance Specifications for electrification have been established • Coordination with Hydro One is ongoing
Engagement and Consultation • Held Stakeholder Session 1:March 8, 2012 • Electrification update (Metrolinx website): March 2012 • Public Meeting: June 27, 2012 • Public Open Houses Held: June 4, 10, 11, and 12, 2013
6 Develop Conceptual Design
Determine Infrastructure Requirements: New: Modifications: Overhead Catenary Bridges/Overhead Structures Substations, Switching and Stations Paralleling Stations Track and Signals Maintenance Equipment Also: • Develop a maintenance plan/facility for the electric trains • Confirm power requirements • Identify constraints or pinch points along corridor • Refine cost estimates (operating and capital) • Refine a phasing strategy • Develop a System Assurance and Safety Plan
7 Scope of Environmental Assessment
8 Required Facilities and Infrastructure
• Up to two Transformer Stations (Hydro One) • One Switching Station (SWS) • One Paralleling Station (PS) • Overhead Catenary Supports: • Union Station Rail Corridor • GTS Corridor • Airport Spur • EMU Maintenance Facility
9 Switching Station
A switching station is required approximately mid-way between the transformer stations to split the electrical sections.
A gantry is a supporting structure required at the traction power facility.
10 Paralleling Station A paralleling station contains an autotransformer to boost the OCS voltage.
A gantry is a supporting structure required at the traction power facility.
11 EMU Maintenance Facility
EMU Maintenance Facility • Purpose-built, dedicated facility for performing maintenance on EMUs. • 18 UP Express EMU railcars will be maintained and stored overnight (short maintenance window). • Facility components: • Repair building and repair equipment • Storage yard for EMU cars • Sustainable Facility (LEED) • Resources Road site is located directly along the UP Express route.
12 Overhead Contact System Portal Structure Portal Structure
Cantilever
13 Infrastructure Modifications
Station Modifications • Portal structures • Grounding and bonding
Bridge Modifications • Protection of bridge overpasses for pedestrian safety and security • Protection barriers approx. 6’ 6” high made of solid material
14 Timing and Next Steps
• January 2013: Completion of Conceptual Engineering for Kitchener/Lakeshore Corridors • February 2013: Commence Preliminary Engineering for UP Express • June 2013: Public Open Houses for EA • November 2013: Issue Notice of Commencement of EA: TPAP (joint process with Hydro One) • April 2014: Completion of Preliminary Design of UP Express • June 2014: Targeted TPAP Approval from MOE
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