Back to SearchTrack Resurfacing Work
The GO Transit network acts as a lifeline to the region and we want to ensure that our service remains available to those who depend on it. Throughout the summer we (Metrolinx) will be completing essential maintenance work across the rail network. Safety is central to our work and ongoing maintenance will ensure community and passenger safety.
What does this mean for you?
Overnight work to align and smooth the tracks will begin west of Georgetown GO Station the week of July 26 and continue down the Kitchener rail corridor through Acton and Rockwood. Approximately 1.5 kms of track can be surfaced every night.
We will do our best to move through each section of the corridor as quickly as possible, however, crews may have to revisit certain areas of the corridor, as required.
What to Expect
- Residents living near the rail corridor may notice crews, equipment, and materials as well as some potential preparation work and equipment movements along the corridor, as needed.
- While we do our best to complete track maintenance activities during the day, most of this work will take place overnight while there is little or no rail traffic.
- Residents may notice noise and vibrations from the machinery while work is underway.
- Where possible, lights will be pointed away from residential areas.
- The use of back-up beepers, a vital safety measure, will be limited to essential work only.
Residents are reminded to use caution in all areas under construction and obey the guidance of onsite staff and flag persons. The work will be completed using a high production track surfacing machine, the DynaCAT 09-2X, that integrates the work traditionally performed by two machines – a tamper, which compacts ballast immediately underneath individual rails, and a stabilizer, which pushes down on the rails to set them in proper position. Both activities are necessary to properly surface the tracks.
Questions
Metrolinx has a dedicated community relations team available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 416-202-5015.
Halton Region Community Relations
Guelph-Wellington Community Relations
guelphwellington@metrolinx.com
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All timelines are subject to change due to weather.
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