[nightstreak]

Some more close-ups taken moments ago:

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Complete speculation but the super columns line up pretty much perfectly with where phantom Scotiabank Arena columns if it extended above the corridor would go (or will in the future).

If MLSE ever wanted to preserve the option of replacing their stump with a tower, they’d need to coordinate exactly at this moment or it’ll be too late.

The perfectly positioned structural wall and two columns larger than the rest , including the crane well in Pesto’s and Civdis’ photos look very much like they could support a tower above the track.

Photo: @pesto

Photo: @Civdis

 

[Mihairokov]

Spotted these at Southbank London and thought they looked familiar:

However...

 

[txlseries4]

Spotted these at Southbank London and thought they looked familiar:
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However...

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Whoa, those are massive!

 

[Civdis]

Spotted these at Southbank London and thought they looked familiar:
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However...

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I like the bench feature

 

[DSCToronto]

I like the bench feature

The company we bought the blocks from has LOTS of options:

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[DSCToronto]

Building Permit Application #25 227924 BLD 00 BA Issued April 25, 2026
Description Proposal for interior alterations to replace and upgrade the Great Hall Chandeliers - Union Station

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Just to remind us all what was promised...

 

[WB62]

I hope the cove lighting hasn’t been descoped

 

[nightstreak]

They’re forming the columns for the final level.

The Stormtroopers on their way to build the Death Star Union Station Enhancement Project.

*breaths audibly through inhaler*

 

[Northern Light]

Photos from Metrolinx Social:

 

[Jolene]

Photos from Metrolinx Social:

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Whoa! These are from the new concourse to platform level, I presume? Those are some (much welcomed) wide staircases!

 

[innsertnamehere]

yup. Lakeshore services are going to be spoiled on platform access once this is done. It's going to take a LOT less time to clear a train with this.

 

[CanadianNational]

Wide stairs at Union?!

*faints*

 

[T-Bor]

Apologies as I’m sure this has been said elsewhere, but I can’t get a straight answer from MX docs

When is the current expectation of when lakeshore trains will actually start using these new platforms?

 

[nightstreak]

Apologies as I’m sure this has been said elsewhere, but I can’t get a straight answer from MX docs

When is the current expectation of when lakeshore trains will actually start using these new platforms?

On or about October 32rd, 2091.

... seriously, they've blown by the November 2025 originally stated opening date so your guess is as good as anyone else's. This is the last update they provided and it hasn't been updated since February so safe to say Metrolinx isn't interested in sharing any estimated construction completion dates, let alone opening dates for trains to run.

 

[generalcanada]

Apologies as I’m sure this has been said elsewhere, but I can’t get a straight answer from MX docs

When is the current expectation of when lakeshore trains will actually start using these new platforms?

There is a document that says 2029 is when trains will run through there lol