Georgetown South Project

The Georgetown South (GTS) Project will provide infrastructure improvements to meet existing GO Transit ridership demand and future growth. This project is one of the key elements of The Big Move. Through track sharing, it also allows for the new Union Pearson Express (formerly known as the Air Rail Link) between Toronto’s Union Station and Lester B. Pearson International Airport. This includes a 3.3 kilometre rail spur to the airport.

We will be consulting with the community on the design and construction of this five year project on an ongoing basis.

We encourage you to view the Project to read more details about the project scope, view the Project Map and the 18-month design and construction look ahead.

What's New

GTS Project Employment Initiative – Construction Training for Youth 18 to 26

Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, Employment & Social Services division, are co-sponsoring a construction training class with the Central Ontario Building Trades Hammer Heads program to help link young men and women along the Georgetown South Project rail corridor with an opportunity to pursue a career in the construction industry. The application period for the program is between June 10 and 21. On the evening of June 4, an information session will be held for the Weston and Mount Dennis neighbourhoods for youth aged 18 to 26 to learn more about the Metrolinx/City of Toronto sponsored Hammer Heads construction training program.

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Tree Re-planting Initiative

In order to allow space for the additional tracks and proper drainage, we have removed vegetation overgrowth, including trees, within the rail corridor. Although, as a provincial agency, Metrolinx is not bound by municipal bylaws, we are respecting the City of Toronto Private Tree By-law and identifying any trees that are 30 cm (12 inches) or greater in diameter and replacing them on a 3 to 1 basis in consultation with the City of Toronto and community residents.

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Update on the Noise Wall Community Advisory Committees

The first round of the Noise Wall Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings will be complete tomorrow. We would like to thank all members who attended for being a part of this process. There was a wide range of dialogue and feedback amongst the groups and many great ideas have already evolved from the discussions. The second meetings will focus on specific, local needs along the corridor where members will have the opportunity to work with a Landscape Architect to decide on a recommended design in each community.

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Weston Tunnel: Construction Action Plan

In response to the feedback Metrolinx received from the Weston community, an action plan was developed and is in the process of being implemented.

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GTS Employment Initiative Career Fairs

The GTS Project Employment Initiative is a partnership between the City of Toronto's Employment and Social Services Division and GO Transit. The next career fair is Tue, 28 May, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Crossways Employment Services, 2340 Dundas St. West, 3rd floor, suite 302

Georgetown South Rail Corridor Expansion – Assessment of Noise Impacts with Electrification of Union Pearson Express and GO Trains

In response to community questions about whether the noise walls would still be required if the Union Pearson (UP) Express and GO service was electrified, Metrolinx completed an assessment to identify exactly what the noise levels would be with an electrified service. Georgetown South Rail Corridor Expansion – Assessment of Noise Impacts with Electrification of Union Pearson Express and GO Trains has now been released.

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West Toronto Diamond Noise and Vibration Study Released

Since the West Toronto Diamond Grade Separation had its own environmental assessment process and did not address noise impacts related to the Georgetown South Project, we decided to complete a separate noise and vibration study for this section. The West Toronto Diamond Grade Separation Noise and Vibration Study is now complete.

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Closure of Old Weston/Junction Road Rail Crossing: January 26 – Summer 2013

To prepare for the bridge installations, we need to access the underground work tunnels which are below Old Weston/Junction Road. Underground work includes building the bridge foundation to prepare for the bridge slide installation. Pedestrian access will also be closed during this time.

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Did You Know?

At the Humber River Bridge, the spans on which the tracks themselves will sit weigh 140 tons. With the average car weighing about 2 tons, the spans are the weight of 70 cars!