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TheTigerMaster said:
Do you recall how RER and REM compare in terms of stop spacing and frequency?
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Stop spacing is similar.

REM is a little more frequent in some areas. More like LRT/subway frequency.

EDIT: btw, its super hard to find a map showing JUST GO-RER, not including the upgrades to the rest of the GO network, as I think Metrolinx doesn't want to point out that some lines are getting better service than others and create a downtown vs suburbs situation etc.

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This is basically GO-RER, because anything outside of this service area might be electrified, but won't likely be frequent subway-like service with EMU's

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I had to make this map showing stations and spacing. Lakeshore West line is cut off as there are no new stations along it.

REM map

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Black Creek Drive Lane Closures

From link.

WHAT WORK IS TAKING PLACE?

Crews will be working within the roadway between at the intersection of Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West. There will be one (1) long-term median curb lane closure south of Eglinton Avenue and two (2) long-term lane closures north of Eglinton Avenue. This work is expected to last approximately eight (8) months.

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TIMING
  • Work will occur for approximately eight (8) months, beginning as early as February 20, 2018.
  • As early as February 20, 2018 the curbs modifications for widening road turns will occur.
  • As early as February 26, 2018 the full closure of the road lines with the installation of the Jersey Barriers will occur.
  • The majority of this work will occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily
  • Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Widening of the curbs along the northeast and southwest corner are required to facilitate truck/bus westbound right turns and provide adequate room for receiving traffic.
  • Some overnight short-term lane closures will be required for girder erection and installation. Complete closure of Black Creek Drive – two (2) nights 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in mid-June 2018
 
nfitz said:
Physically implausible??

You simply build a tunnel out of the Main Street mezzanine, under Main Street, and to the existing platform.
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Remember the existing platform is likely to shift east in the medium term...
 
robmausser said:
Its unfortunate that they got a shot of a freight train instead of a GO Train and UPX.

The GO train/UPX would bring better optics to the situation: make people realize what a vital connection this will be as an intermodal station.
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So would no train be better?
 
TheTigerMaster said:
I’m curious what is going to be in the TTC Operations Building. I would have presumed the operations would be managed from Hillcrest.
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I took that to mean "the office building".... operator locker room, crew signin/out, lunchroom, etc.

Of course, it wouldn't be the first time that ML blurted out something they shouldn't have. The location for GO's emergency backup centre (for if the new control center in Oakville is ever compromised) was divulged when GO put out a tender for its construction. I wondered if this building is related to TTC's business continuity process, whatever it is. Just speculating.

- Paul
 
crs1026 said:
I took that to mean "the office building".... operator locker room, crew signin/out, lunchroom, etc.

Of course, it wouldn't be the first time that ML blurted out something they shouldn't have. The location for GO's emergency backup centre (for if the new control center in Oakville is ever compromised) was divulged when GO put out a tender for its construction. I wondered if this building is related to TTC's business continuity process, whatever it is. Just speculating.

- Paul
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I recently learned that the location of TTC Transit Control is a secret. I’m sure everyone here knows where it is :cool:
 
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