Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx (MX) have released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to prequalify project teams to deliver the Union Station Enhancement project. The project includes design and construction of infrastructure upgrades required at Union Station, located in the City of Toronto, to accommodate the planned expansion of GO Transit rail services. This early works phase is required in advance of the larger GO Expansion Project (OnCorr) in order to facilitate future track closures for the reconstruction of platforms within the existing train shed, and to reduce the overall impact to the OnCorr construction schedule.

The Union station will provide two wide platforms and a new concourse south of the existing trainshed. The new passenger concourse will span from Bay Street to York Street and connect into the existing Bay, VIA and York concourses to the north. The Project will reconstruct platforms 24/25 and 26/27, increasing the width and re-aligning track to permit higher speeds and allow for greater train and pedestrian throughput. The general scope includes the new concourse and associated platforms, canopies, vertical access, electrical and mechanical works, track and signal works, stormwater management system and provisions for future modification for level boarding.

The deadline to submit the qualifications is December 17, 2019.