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GO Rail Expansion – Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation

Location:
Greater Toronto Area
Project Type:
DBF - Design Build Finance
Infrastructure Type:
Transit
Contract Value:
$175 million
Estimated Value for Money:
$35.1 million
  • GO Train travelling on the new Davenport Diamond Guideway

About the Project

GO Rail Expansion will transform the transportation network in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over the next decade. Metrolinx will transform the GO Transit rail network into a system that will deliver two-way, all-day service every 15 minutes over core segments of the GO Rail network. System-wide infrastructure upgrades will include: adding tracks, expanding stations, electrification of the rail network, new locomotives and train control systems to enable more frequent service.

Status:

  • Request for Qualifications
    Aug 17, 2017
  • Short-list Bidders Selected
    Dec 15, 2017
  • Request for Proposals
    Feb 28, 2018
  • Winning Bidder Selected
    Jul 25, 2019
  • Construction Begins
    Apr 15, 2020
  • Construction Ends
    Mar 14, 2024

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Features

To help increase capacity on the Barrie Corridor, work is required at the Davenport Diamond, which includes:

  • Construction of a rail grade separation structure between north-south GO Barrie Rail corridor and east-west CP Rail corridor
  • Erection of retaining walls forming the approaches of the grade separation structure topped with noise reduction walls to minimize impacts on the community
  • Construction of a temporary diversion track to enable construction of a new two-track elevated guideway
  • Modification of an existing at-grade crossing at Wallace Avenue to become a road under rail grade separation
  • Replacement of Bloor Street West Bridge

Community And Green Benefits

  • Reduced traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption
  • Improved quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time

Economic Benefits

Design and construction of the project will generate employment opportunities, produce significant benefits for commuters.

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