STOUFFVILLE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE Meeting # 2 – November 13 2015 James T. Purkis, Executive Vice President, Regional Express Rail Leslie Woo, Chief Planning Officer Judy Pfeifer, Vice President, Strategic Communications Welcome and Introductions 2 Developments since last meeting June 6 July 24 September 8 UP Express Launch Crosstown Financial Close New Midday GO Train Service September 19 October 27 November 3 PRESTO rollout on TTC on-track Hurontario LRT New Federal Government Engagement since last meeting • This committee is one of multiple channels we’re been using to share information and gather feedback • Seven corridor committee meetings held from May 29 – June 19 • Presentations to multiple municipal councils • Technical engagement with municipal staff on GO rail expansion has advanced – Discussions related to new stations analysis – SmartTrack working group meeting regularly • Community-specific local public meetings for some of the first project elements to enter construction / EA – November 3: Construction of second track in Scarborough-Markham (Stouffville line) – November 5-17: 4 meetings, pre-consultation on expanding Barrie line tracks in advance of EA – November 17: TPAP Environmental Assessment for Caledonia Station (Barrie line) 4 Top Topics of Interest in Round 1 of Corridor Committee Meetings • GO Station Access (Parking, local BAR LSE LSW MIL RH SVL Future update in progress feeder transit, active transportation) • New GO Stations BAR KIT LSW RH SVL More info today • Electrification KIT LSW MIL SVL More info today • Fare Policy & Integration KIT LSW MIL RH More info today • Freight Railways (Track use, network planning, dangerous goods) KIT LSW MIL RH Future update in progress • Transit-Oriented Development KIT LSE LSW RH Future update in progress & Land Use • Road-Rail Crossings BAR LSE SVL Future update in progress • Corridor-specific issues ALL Rolling updates 5 Agenda Topic Judy Pfeifer Welcome & Corridor Capital Update James Purkis Presentation James Purkis Electrification Discussion All Presentation Leslie Woo Potential New GO Stations Discussion All SmartTrack Update Leslie Woo Presentation Leslie Woo GTHA Fare Integration Discussion All Community Engagement Update Judy Pfeifer New Business / Open Q+A All 6 Conclusion Judy Pfeifer Introduction: James T. Purkis • Executive Vice-President, Regional Express Rail • Recently moved to the Toronto region in 2013 as Vice President, Transit at engineering firm AECOM Canada, and was previously with Alstom Transport managing transit infrastructure projects. • He has worked around the world over the past 30 years in the transportation, mining, and cement industries. He is a professional engineer, and has an MBA. 7 EA & Design Update: Stouffville Corridor • Phase 2 - Double track - Scarborough Junction to Agincourt: - design at 95% completion, with construction planned for winter 2016/17 to winter 2018/19 - includes track and signals, rail structure modifications, noise walls, and preparation for future electrification. • GO station modifications at Agincourt, Milliken, and Unionville: - design at 10% for new 2nd track, new and modified rail platforms with elevators, tunnels, canopies and customer service amenities. - construction at stations targeted to begin spring 2017. • Partnership with City of Toronto and York Region on Steeles Ave grade separation underway • Feasibility/Design/EA study underway for up to 6 other potential grade separations between Scarborough Junction and Unionville • Part 1 of Lincolnville Train Layover expansion in design; target is to construct from 2016-2017 Implementation & Construction Progress: Stouffville Corridor • Phase 1: Double Track (5 km) between Agincourt and Milliken GO Stations: - mobilization and preparatory work has started, with construction planned for completion in early 2017 - includes noise walls and preparation for future electrification. - community relations engagement underway, including distribution of project update flyers and first community meeting held November 3 • In preparation for future Agincourt station expansion, existing motel on adjacent lot has been purchased and demolished ELECTRIFICATION James T. Purkis Executive Vice President, Regional Express Rail 10 Paris. Sydney. London. Oakville. • Compared to other developed countries, Canada’s national railway network has amongst the smallest proportion that is electrified – Only one electrified passenger railway line in Canada – 30 km in Montreal – Historically less economical to pursue electrification here compared to Europe (or even Australia): diesel available at lower cost, lower train frequencies and longer distances • Global cities with frequent regional rail networks all make use of electric trains • GO’s pending introduction of high-frequency service throughout the network is the game-changer than makes electrification viable in the GTHA 11 Improving your Ride and Improving your Region • A faster, more attractive service – Electric trains can accelerate faster and stay at top speed for longer, saving time for existing customers and helping attract new customers – By attracting additional riders, frequent electric rail slows the growth in road congestion and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles • A more efficient, reliable service – Lower operating and maintenance costs mean that for a given amount of operating funding, we can offer more trips with electric service than diesel service • Other supporting benefits: – Modest reductions in train noise as electric trains are typically quieter on average – Reductions in rail greenhouse gas emissions, which form a minor part of the regional emissions total 12 Where we’re electrifying • All core areas of the GO network where 15-minute- or-better service is planned (5 corridors) • Remaining parts of those GO lines that are 100% Metrolinx-owned end-to-end: – the Barrie line north of Aurora to Allandale Waterfront – the Stouffville line north of Unionville to Lincolnville • UP Express 13 What’s required for electrification HYDRO ONE 230 kV TRACTION POWER GANTRIES FACILITY Electric Fleet • Trains could potentially be electric multiple units (EMUs) or electric locomotives pulling conventional coaches; current assumption is a mixed fleet • Request for Information (RFI) issued to leading international rail manufacturers in February 2015 • Objective is to develop a strategy for integrating new electric trains into the current rail fleet • Potential topic for a future update to this group? 15 Electrification Infrastructure TRACTION POWER SUPPLY - Traction Power Substations RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TRACTION POWER - Connection to Hydro One’s - Modifications to Maintenance DISTRIBUTION High Voltage Network Facilities - Overhead Contact System (OCS) - Bridge Modifications (clearances, attachments) - Switching and Paralleling Stations - GO Train Stations Modifications - Gantries - Track & Signals - Underground or Overhead Cables -Grounding and bonding ELECTRIFICATION (GO Owned Corridors) By the numbers • 262 km of electrified corridor • 6 traction power substations • 9 traction power distribution facilities (switching or paralleling stations) • 67 bridge modifications: – To achieve the vertical clearance of 7.4 metres required for electrified service, and/or – Installation of fencing to protect the overhead contact system 17 How we’ll make the infrastructure a reality 1. Create a new centre of excellence 2. Design of infrastructure on a network-wide basis 3. Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) 4. Phased construction, testing and commissioning 18 Next Steps to TPAP Completion AUGUST 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 JAN/FEB 2016 FEB – AUG 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Notice of Commence Carry out Notice of Commencement Completion Baseline Meetings with Public Environmental /Posting of Conditions Meetings Impact of TPAP (120 Municipal days) and Environmental Data Officials Round #1 Assessment/ Project Report Collection Prepare EPR Public Meetings Round #2 for 30 day Review ONGOING ONLINE CONSULTATION 19 DISCUSSION: ELECTRIFICATION 1. What is it about electrification that you find most compelling? How do we properly make it part of the story about expanding service? 2. Do you have any suggestions as to how we might best engage with local communities on electrification beyond the traditional EA requirements? 3. What do you think will be the biggest obstacles to a constructive conversation about electrification? 20 NEW GO STATIONS Leslie Woo Chief Planning Officer 21 Summary Recent investments in the transit network in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area provide an opportunity to consider new stations and the expansion of stations on the GO network. In support of this work, we have developed a methodology and are completing an analysis of potential new stations. This is an overview of: – The role of new stations and their impact on the network – The criteria used to identify 120+ potential locations and to focus on the 50+ sites which are moving to the second stage of analysis The next stage of analysis will lead to a short list of stations that will be determined following municipal and public engagement, and will include business case assessments 22 Stations and the GO Rail network Barrie • The GO Rail regional network consists of 7 lines with 63 stations (and 7 underway) linking with 12 local transit networks. • Stations are where GO, local transit services York and communities intersect. Durham Brampton GO Planned/ Guelph Corridor In progress Richmond Hill Bloomington Toronto Lakeshore West Confederation Milton