Midtown Urbanist
Superstar
Interesting how the Metrolinx report showcasing the benefits of the DRL-Long option improve the case for the RH-RER-DRL further.
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Frank the Tank
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43869799/Richmond Hill Line.jpg
Love the idea but looking at the map a bit further, would it not be an incredibly tall order to connect the East York tunnel from Donlands onto the Lakeshore East tracks? Same thing with connecting the central tunnel along Queen. Also, considering more tracks would be required on the Lakeshore East tracks prior to Gerard Square, are there not ROW limitations along this stretch too?
Love the idea but looking at the map a bit further, would it not be an incredibly tall order to connect the East York tunnel from Donlands onto the Lakeshore East tracks? Same thing with connecting the central tunnel along Queen. Also, considering more tracks would be required on the Lakeshore East tracks prior to Gerard Square, are there not ROW limitations along this stretch too?
44 North
Senior Member
And considering the LRT option has the attributes of a tram-train, it's possible we might see an RH-RER-RL-LRT. How's that for an acronym!
Rainforest
Senior Member
Should this plan be implemented, I expect that all trains using the East York tunnel will continue underground all the way into the Central / Downtown tunnel. There will be no surface section between the two tunnels, in order to achieve high frequency / capacity needed to justify the tunneling.
If any diesel GO trains remain in operation on the RH line, they will have to use the existing surface track into Union, and avoid the East York tunnel and Central tunnel. Same goes for the Canadian VIA train, and for any diesel freight trains, if they continue to use the RH line.
Toronto_Boy
New Member
Reviving an old thread on the same subject ... re: Richmond Hill line
Has there been any changes to the railway track ownership in the last 10 years?
Does CN still owns the Richmond Hill line?
Thanks in advance.
Has there been any changes to the railway track ownership in the last 10 years?
Does CN still owns the Richmond Hill line?
Thanks in advance.
nfitz
Superstar
They still do, north of about John Street in Markham. From there to Union has been Metrolinx-owned for many years.
That's the CN mainline from Toronto to Winnipeg and Vancouver. That ownership won't change. I think it's wide-enough for more tracks - though demand doesn't support that currently.
Toronto_Boy
New Member
Thanks for the reply.
The reason I'm was asking is ... I'm looking at purchasing a house near York Mills / Don Mills area and noticed the Richmond Hill line being labelled as "Heavy rail route" even south of John Street - on Google map. Thats why I was a bit confused because I haven't seen CN trains on that track before. Its good to know.
smallspy
Senior Member
That's because it is a heavy rail route - GO trains have to run with VIA, CN and CPKC trains. And in a pinch, CN is allowed to run their trains up or down that line.
This is as opposed to say a subway or LRT or streetcar, which by comparison are considered light rail.
Dan
SubHuman
Active Member
Are there any other pedestrian-only level crossings like this in the GTA? I don't remember seeing another one like it. It is legitimate, not some holes ripped in the fences for illegal trespassing, but it still seemed strange to me when I was using it, like you're not really supposed to be there.
Google street views:
- from east side looking west
- from west side looking east (from not as close to the tracks)
Google street views:
- from east side looking west
- from west side looking east (from not as close to the tracks)
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innsertnamehere
Superstar
JamesKoole
Active Member
The first one on the LSE is not open anymore. All fenced off. The second one is still there, last time I ran up to that area.
shortbranch
Active Member
A new bridge is being built to replace this crossing
"The Government of Canada and the City of Richmond Hill recently announced a combined investment of $6.1 million to support the construction of a new pathway and footbridge at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park (RHDDO)."
www.yorkregion.com
"The Government of Canada and the City of Richmond Hill recently announced a combined investment of $6.1 million to support the construction of a new pathway and footbridge at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park (RHDDO)."
$6.1M investment supports new pathway, footbridge at David Dunlap Observatory park in Richmond Hill
Government of Canada, City of Richmond Hill contribute toward active transportation infrastructure.
www.yorkregion.com
jcam
Active Member
I walk this twice a day in Weston. The Kitchener line is trenched under the bridge, but the CP mainline remains level.
robmausser
Senior Member
The Finch corridor trail as well for the Barrie Line. Technically its next to a road but thats the Finch Busway, its only for buses not normal traffic.
I can show you on streetview because some weirdo has been going around and creating google streetviews for all of the trails in Toronto...
I can show you on streetview because some weirdo has been going around and creating google streetviews for all of the trails in Toronto...