Ontario is moving forward with improvements to stations across the GO rail network to ease congestion and provide faster, more frequent and more convenient transit service for families and commuters across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Infrastructure Ontario, in collaboration with Metrolinx, is leading the procurement of the Union Station Enhancement project. Prequalified bidders have now been announced that they can submit proposals to design, build, and finance the first phase of the Union Station Enhancement project. The prequalified teams are EllisDon Infrastructure Transit and Graham Construction Rail Solutions. Enhancements being made to Union Station include the construction of a new, wider platform with a roof to protect commuters from the elements, as well as a concourse area beneath the platform. A new emergency power system will allow lights, digital signs and public announcement systems to run in the event of a power outage.
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx are also leading the procurement of the RER – Early Stations’ Improvement project. A request for qualifications has been issued for this project. Early works at multiple GO rail stations will support secure bike parking and electric vehicle charging stations, as well as more trips for more riders.
These infrastructure upgrades at Union Station and across the GO rail network support GO Regional Express Rail (RER). GO RER will provide faster and more frequent service across the GO rail network and is the largest commuter rail project in Canada.
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