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Metrolinx: GO Expansion an EXCITING JOURNEY Metrolinx: GO Expansion AN EXCITING JOURNEY www.metrolinx.com Metrolinx GO Expansion AN EXCITING JOURNEY The city of Toronto is often credited as being the most ethnically diverse city in the world, calling itself home to an estimated 250 nationalities RESEARCH BY Joseph Philips 2 [ MAY 2021 ] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE [ MAY 2021 ] 3 METROLINX he city of Toronto is often credited city. But it was only made possible by the on Metrolinx and where GO Expansion fits into as being the most ethnically diverse work of Metrolinx, the agency that manages its strategy, how the project is progressing, T city in the world, calling itself home to and integrates public transport in the Golden “GO Expansion, looks to and the impact that it will make on the an estimated 250 nationalities. Taking the UP Horseshoe region of southern Ontario, bring the region’s transport Golden Horseshoe region. As the project’s Express from Toronto Pearson International Canada. Its project, GO Expansion, looks to own marketing material states: It’s big, it’s Airport to the city centre, the first thing that bring the region’s transport infrastructure to infrastructure to a whole complex, and it will be amazing. visitors notice is how many different languages a whole new level, making it one of the most they’ll hear. It is truly a cultural melting pot advanced of its kind in the world. new level, making it one Overview of Metrolinx that several large cities aspire to be, but that Business Excellence recently spoke with of the most advanced of its and the GO Expansion few fulfill in the same way as Toronto. Fannie Sunshine, Metrolinx spokesperson, Ms. Sunshine began our discussion by telling The 25-minute journey into the city centre about the project. Ms. Sunshine was kind kind in the world.” us a little about Metrolinx and its constituent is an enjoyable introduction to a fascinating enough to provide some background detail operating divisions. She says: “The company’s 4 [ MAY 2021 ] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE [ MAY 2021 ] 5 METROLINX thalesgroup.com “By leveraging an existing network of over 400 km of railway, GO Expansion will unlock the potential of the region and provide customers with a faster, 8 billion more easier commute” passengers each year benefi t from Thales technologies three operating divisions are PRESTO, GO year. But it’s GO Transit, and in particular, Transit, and UP Express. PRESTO is the the GO Expansion project which is currently electronic fare system used in all public generating most interest. She says: “Thanks to transport systems in the Greater Toronto and a huge investment in infrastructure, Metrolinx Hamilton Area (GTHA), as well as on the OC is working to quadruple GO rail service and Transpo in Ottawa, GO Transit is the regional improve customer experiences. By leveraging public transit service for the GTHA; and UP an existing network of over 400 km of railway, Express is the airport rail link connecting GO Expansion will unlock the potential of the Toronto Pearson International Airport to region and provide customers with a faster, - ©Getty Images Union Station in downtown Toronto.” more easier commute.” Search: Thalesgroup Combined, she says, these transport This will have a transformative effect on links serve over 70 million passengers per an already well-disposed transport system. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE [ MAY 2021 ] 7 THALES KV Transport 7x9,5 Pouces-EN.indd 1 22/03/2019 11:29 957934_Thales.indd 1 3/23/19 2:49 AM METROLINX Photo by Michael Mahovlich courtesy of Metrolinx Ms. Sunshine says: “Once GO Expansion has three light rail lines, as well as two new bus been fully built and is operational, we could rapid transit projects in the Greater Toronto Proud to be delivering see an additional 280 km of track added to region, which will make it easier for people the Davenport Diamond the network. The long-term goal and vision to get where they need to go. All will have of the GO Expansion Program is to provide connections to the regional GO lines, as well Guideway – a critical 15-minute two-way all-day service on core as municipal transit systems. Right now, we part of Metrolinx’s segments of the rail network.” have more than $75-billion worth of new The expansion is also complemented by transit projects underway.” GO Expansion the multimodal nature of the project. As the program. company responsible for regional transit GO Expansion Benefits infrastructure, GO Expansion isn’t happening The incremental benefits planned as a result of in a silo - rather it forms part of a wider vision GO Expansion are testament to why transport for transport. Ms. Sunshine says: “Metrolinx is projects like it are so transformative. It will add also embarking on four new subway projects, 6,000 weekly trips, twice as many rush-hour Your Construction Solutions Partner “All will have connections to the regional GO lines, as well grahambuilds.com as municipal transit systems. Right now, we have more than $75-billion worth of new transit projects underway” GRAHAM The Davenport Diamond Guideway project is Bloor Street, new rail over road bridge at Wallace part of Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program. To Avenue, rehabilitation of rail over road bridges support future two-way all-day GO service on at Dupont Street and Davenport Road, and a the Barrie line, Graham is building a rail grade pedestrian underpass at Paton Road. separation, eliminating the Davenport Diamond crossing where the Barrie GO corridor meets the To allow construction of the new grade separation Canadian Pacific Rail tracks – one of the busiest in a logistically challenging site with an active train intersections in North America. This project rail line, Graham had to construct a temporary represents an important transit infrastructure diversion track within the existing rail corridor commitment that will improve service on the so that Barrie train service could continue during Barrie GO line while adding to the vitality of the construction. community. Once the grade separation is complete in 2023, In 2019, Graham was selected to deliver the new public space including a multi-use path will $175 million design-build-finance contract. The be created underneath the raised guideway, that project includes construction of a new rail grade will enhance the community experience, improve separation between GO Transit’s Barrie line and safety and connect neighbourhoods previously cut CP Rail’s North Toronto subdivision, as well as off by the Barrie line. the addition of a second main line track on the www.grahambuilds.com Barrie line. Also included is the staged demolition and reconstruction of a rail over road bridge at 8 [ MAY 2021 ] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE [ MAY 2021 ] 9 METROLINX www.sacyr.com We dream a sustainable future for everyone “GO Expansion is also a huge contributor to employment: FIRE PROTECTION an estimated 8,300 annual jobs will be created for the first LIFE SAFETY + 12 years of delivery over the lifecycle of the program” ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS Trusted Leaders Providing Innovative and Resilient Solutions for the Built Enviroment commuting options, and three times as many estimated 8,300 annual jobs will be created for off-peak options. These services will be up to the first 12 years of delivery over the lifecycle Why Choose Us? Our Services 20 minutes faster and allow for more capacity, of the program. And finally, there’s the benefit taking up to 145,000 car journeys off the to taxpayers: fares will cover operating costs, Fire and Life Safety Review Over 30+ years of experience roads, as people avail of the improved public generating extra revenue for the region and Superior Service Alternative Solutions transport options. its environs. Professional Expertise Computer Fire & Evacuation Modelling This movement towards public transport Ms. Sunshine encapsulates this great leap Technical Excellence Accessibility Consulting has several knock-on effects. First, the obvious forward by saying: “GO Expansion consists one: less congestion and car journeys means of many different projects, including new gkmconsultants.com GET IN TOUCH better air quality and less carbon emissions trains, signals, systems, track, as well as the [email protected] Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC around Toronto. Second, GO Expansion is maintenance and operation of the system for www.LMDG.com (416) 646-0162 (604) 682-7146 also a huge contributor to employment: an years to come. Everyone is going to notice a 10 [ MAY 2021 ] BUSINESS EXCELLENCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE [ MAY 2021 ] 11 METROLINX deliver the project. Early works projects for and CEO of Metrolinx. Mr. Verster played a the program have already started, and on the central role in bringing the project to its “Expansion forms a central role: the core lines will be construction side, this includes a large group current stage and all achieved while still 100% electric and the efficient nature of the system aims of building and construction engineering forms working in what must be one of the most that include: Hatch, PNR Rail Works Inc, Sacyr demanding jobs in Canada. He says: “We are to reduce power consumption by around 20%” Construccion S.A, Graham Construction Ltd, undergoing massive transformation on our Loc Pave Construction Limited, Safety Kleen GO Expansion program, providing two-way Canada, Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. and LMDG all-day service with faster trains and a truly Building Code Consultants Ltd. The heart of the integrated transit network will ensure that our significant boost to service delivery and to the core lines will be 100% electric and the program is a single innovative, fully integrated people and communities are connected. This the infrastructure needed to increase capacity efficient nature of the system aims to reduce contract to run more and better service.
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