Track Work

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September 6, 2010 19:54

Here is the information we have to report at 08:20, September 6, 2010

ONGOING TRACK MAINTENANCE:

Regular track maintenance is necessary to keep our trains running safely
and on schedule. As the warm weather approaches GO Transit works
with the railways to do seasonal construction and repair work at various
spots across the system.

Replacing track ties, repairing sections of track, and general 
maintenance are just a few examples of the upkeep required to keep our
trains running on time, every time. While most of the work is done on
the weekends and at night, some trains may travel slower through
certain areas.

If your train is moving slowly and you don’t see any work being done on
the tracks, it’s because the area around new track work must settle
before trains can resume their regular speeds. While these slower
speeds continue for a short while following any repairs, the overall
impact on our schedules is minor with delays not exceeding 10 minutes.


TRACK WORK PROGRAMS:

LAKESHORE WEST: THIRD TRACK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
To allow for future GO Train service increases, in 2009, we commenced
the installation of a new third track on the main rail line between
Port Credit GO Station in Mississauga and Kerr St. in Oakville
(just west of Oakville GO Station).
Additional track capacity will improve rush-hour service for Mississauga, 
Oakville and Burlington commuters. With more tracks to choose from,
there will be fewer conflicts with other train traffic, and even fewer
delays. Platforms at Port Credit, Clarkson, and Oakville GO Stations will
also be improved and extended. 
Starting April 24, 2010 we will continue with the installation and alignment
of this track which will require GO Trains to temporarily operate at reduced
speeds between Port Credit and Oakville. This may result in delays of up to 10 minutes to your normal commute.
We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements and 
apologize for the inconvenience as we work toward our long term plan
of improving your travel along the Lakeshore West line. 
This project is expected to be completed during the summer of 2010.  Please
visit our GO Transit Rail Improvement Program website for further details.


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