Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to build and finance the Lakeshore East – East Corridor Expansion project. The infrastructure upgrades are required to accommodate the planned expansion of GO Transit rail service on the Lakeshore East line. Teams that qualify will be invited to respond to a request for proposals in summer 2017.
The RFQ outlines includes right-of-way (ROW) works to construct 11 km of third track infrastructure between Beechgrove Road and Durham Junction; expansion and upgrade of two rail bridges at Rouge River and Highland Creek; expansion and rehabilitation of existing culverts; construction of retaining walls to support additional track grading for the corridor.
This project is part of Metrolinx’s work 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.
“Expanding track infrastructure, upgrading bridges, and other identified infrastructure work along the Lakeshore East GO line is the next step in our plan to improve transit across the region. These improvements will allow us to proceed with the Regional Express Rail transformation, bringing residents of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area a faster and more efficient way to travel,” Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO, Metrolinx said.
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