REGIONAL EXPRESS RAIL – Lakeshore West Infrastructure Improvements Program
Description of Program
1. The Lakeshore West Infrastructure Improvements Program (the “Program”) is to be delivered under the Design Build Finance model to expand infrastructure.
2. The Program consists of bundling multiple individual projects across the corridor network into a single program. The scope of the Program includes but is not limited to: station upgrades, accessibility upgrades, bridge replacements, grade separations, track work & various other in-corridor infrastructure works.
Please see the RFQ document for full details.
Metrolinx – RER Program Overview
1. The Metrolinx Regional Express Rail Program (the “RER Program”), which was announced by the Province of Ontario in 2014, is part of The Big Move. The Big Move is a 25-year integrated land use and transportation plan which will increase the frequency and number of GO Trains across its rail network over the next decade, including two-way, all-day train service on most of the rail lines which Metrolinx owns. The RER Program consists of several major rail infrastructure improvements, including:
i. Adding tracks and associated signals;
ii. Adding and upgrading grade separations;
iii. Adding layovers to accommodate additional train service;
iv. Construction upgrades, rehabilitations and expansion of new and existing GO stations;
v. Increasing the number of vehicles in the rail and bus fleet; and
vi. Electrification of portions of the GO rail network.
