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Allandale25 said:
Year end updates from a Metrolinx email received.

Don Yard
Don Yard Upgrade & Expansion project has come to a close with the contractor demobilized from site in November 2019. The project delivered 1.5km of upgraded new track work, grading, drainage and servicing upgrades to the Don Yard. With this project coming to a close, the next stage in Don Yard development will begin in late 2020 with the Wilson Yard Expansion project.

Wilson Yard
The Wilson Yard Train Storage Expansion project will enable expansion of storage capacity to support the planned increase in GO Train service. By locating a yard close to Union Station, trains can be stored nearby, while reducing the need to move empty trains long distances. This project will also include removing hydro towers in the area. Construction is expected to begin late 2020.
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These two projects might be affected by the Ontario Line, which is planned to be built in the rail corridor.
 
On p.16 regarding Sherbourne underpass it says Considerations:...potential future HONI bridge.

Usually okay with acronyms, but somewhat stumped this time. What's a HONI?
 
44 North said:
On p.16 regarding Sherbourne underpass it says Considerations:...potential future HONI bridge.

Usually okay with acronyms, but somewhat stumped this time. What's a HONI?
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HONI stands for: Hydro One Networks Inc.

The bridge would only carry utilities, no people or vehicles.
 
From the SLNA newsletter:

Metrolinx Update

FROM METROLINX

Construction: Union Station Rail Corridor - East (USRC-E) Signal Upgrades

Maintenance Work for this period: April 17-26 (night)
Maintenance crews will be changing ties along Tracks E1 and E2 at Scott Street, April 15-16, and may extend past this date weather impacting. As well, Plank Removal is scheduled for Monday, April 20 east of Station Depot on Track 3. The use of hydraulic tools, some heavy machinery and backup beepers may create noise experienced by some neighbouring residents.

Signalling System Upgrade Project
Please note that all signalling and communications work that was to be scheduled for the USRC East region is deferred until appropriate safety measures can be implemented with our sub contractors. An update to the schedule will be shared once it has been determined.

ADVANCED NOTICE: The weekend of May 10-12, there will be Caisson Installation at Scott Street. More information and timelines will be communicated closer to the date.

"We recognize that this work will be disruptive to residents and we are doing our best to carry out essential construction with the least disruption possible. Tracks must be taken out of service to complete this work and as a result this work can only be carried out during off-peak times, when there is less train traffic. Nearby residents will notice activity from power tools (grinding, hammering and welding) and equipment movement during this time with associated noise impact."

If you have any questions please email TorontoEast@Metrolinx.com.
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From link.

The Bicycle Station at Union Station consists of two secure bicycle parking rooms on the east side of York St. — one just south of Front Street, and a smaller room just north of 25 York St. (at Bremner Blvd.) The larger facility features 160 bike racks, a washroom, a change room and a shower with complimentary towels, and an office where staff can register new members and renew bike station parking plans

The smaller facility features 80 bike racks, and a washroom/change room.

Tools and pumps are available at both locations, for members to perform minor repairs.
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Now compare with the 5,000 bicycle racks in the underground bicycle parking facility at the Central Railway Station of Delft (Netherlands).
 
Interesting stuff! So they want to build a cycle track on Jarvis from the Esplanade to QQ, as well as much improved and widened pedestrian space along the east side of the street. I like it. I've long thought something needed to be done with that underpass given how key an access it is to the waterfront from the St Lawrence and how awful a connection it is for anyone that isn't in a car.
 
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