RFQ for a Canadian corridor expansion project

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RFQ for a Canadian corridor expansion project

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to build and finance the Lakeshore East - Central Corridor Expansion project.

The infrastructure upgrades are required to accommodate the planned expansion of GO Transit rail service on the Lakeshore East line.

The RFQ outlines the scope of work required, which includes:

  • Two grade separations - Scarborough Golf Club Road and Morningside Avenue
  • Track and grading work from Galloway Road to Beechgrove Drive (approximately 3.4 km)
  • All supporting infrastructure, including retaining walls along the central segment of the Lakeshore East corridor

This project is part of Metrolinx's planned expansion of GO Transit rail service in support of GO Regional Express Rail (RER). GO RER will provide faster, more frequent and more convenient transit service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), including electrification of core segments of the GO rail network by 2024-25. The program will provide new travel choices for commuters, significantly increase transit ridership, cut journey times and help manage congestion across the GTHA.

Major infrastructure updates are required to bring this level of service to communities across the region, including: modifying GO stations, improving rail crossings, building required systems for electrification, and adding new locomotives and train control systems.

Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, said:

“We are moving forward with transforming the GO rail network from a rush hour commuter-based rail service to a true regional transit system. The improvements we are making to the Lakeshore East corridor bring us another step closer to delivering more GO train service to commuters and families in Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.”

Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure, stated:

“This project will raise the level of service for thousands of commuters, providing them with added choice and convenience. Shorter journey times will not only help transit users, they will lead to increased transit ridership and help manage congestion across the entire region.”

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