GO Expansion Program

What's New?

The Environmental Project Report Addendum for the McNaughton Road Grade Separation (part of the Network Wide Structures Project) was available for public review from June 4 to July 5, 2021. It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Notice to Proceed has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Environmental Project Report Addendum for the GO Rail Network Electrification Addendum was available for public review from February 23 to March 24, 2021. As of June 2021, the Final Environmental Project Report and Appendices are now available. The project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Environmental Project Report for the Scarborough Junction Grade Separation TPAP was available for public review from December 22, 2020 to January 20, 2021. It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks .  The Statement of Completion has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Environmental Project Report for the Stouffville Rail Corridor Grade Separations TPAP was available for public review from January 6 to February 4, 2021. It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Statement of Completion has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase

The Environmental Project Report for the New Track and Facilities TRAP was available for public review from December 30, 2020 to January 28, 2021.  It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.   The Statement of Completion has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

Overview

Metrolinx is improving service as part of the GO Expansion Program by increasing train frequency and availability. The long-term goal and vision of the GO Expansion Program is to provide 15-minute two-way all-day service on core segments of the rail network.

GO Expansion consists of many different projects. The largest piece represents all the work that is required to enable service levels identified in the GO Expansion Full Business Case, including new trains, signals, systems, track, as well as the maintenance and operation of the system for years to come. The GO Expansion program consists of six elements, the following five GO Expansion elements, are undertaking a Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) or TPAP addendum regulated by the Province of Ontario. These five projects include: three (3) TPAPs – New Track and Facilities TPAP, Scarborough Junction Grade Separation TPAP, Stouffville Rail Corridor Grade Separations TPAP, and two (2) addenda - the Network-Wide Structures Project (an Addendum to the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion TPAP 2017), and an Addendum to the GO Rail Network Electrification TPAP 2017. The sixth project the Union Station Trainshed Heritage Conservation being addressed in a Minister’s Consent Application and a Strategic Conservation Plan.

Proposed new infrastructure, as part of GO Expansion, includes new track and facilities (such as layover facilities, storage yards, etc.) throughout the network and a number of grade separations (places where the rail network is separated from the road network or other rail lines). These new elements represent work that is required to enable two-way all-day GO service.

Read more about GO Expansion on our blog.

GO Expansion Benefits

Image with text describing the benefits of the GO Expansion Program: More trips, faster travel, high frequency, more capacity, reduced congestion, creating jobs, saves taxpayer money, and increased ridership.

Public Consultation Process

The Notice of Addendum for the McNaughton Road Grade Separation (part of the Network Wide Structures Project) was issued on June 3, 2021 and the 30-day public review of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum was from June 4 to July 5, 2021. It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Notice to Proceed has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Notice of Addendum for the GO Rail Network Electrification project was issued on February 22, 2021 and the 30-day public review of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) is underway from February 23 to March 24, 2021. It has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As of June 2021, the Final Environmental Project Report and Appendices are now available. The project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Notice of Completion for the Scarborough Junction Grade Separation TPAP was issued on December 21, 2020, and the 30-day public review of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) was from December 22, 2020 to January 20, 2021. The EPR has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Statement of Completion has been issued and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase.

The Notice of Completion for the New Track and Facilities TPAP was issued on December 29, 2020, and the 30-day public review of the Environmental Project Report was from December 30, 2020 to January 28, 2021. The EPR has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.  The Statement of Completion has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase

The Notice of Completion for the Stouffville Rail Corridor Grade Separations TPAP was issued on January 5, 2021, and the 30-day public review of the Environmental Project Report was from January 6 to February 4, 2021. The EPR has been reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.The Statement of Completion has been issued, and the project can now proceed to the detailed design and implementation phase

Metrolinx issued the Notice of Commencement for the three (3) TPAPs on September 8, 2020. View the Notice of Commencement.

Round 3 of consultation was held online from November 27 to December 11, 2020. It focused on presenting and seeking feedback on the draft Environmental Project Report findings, including design updates to previously presented infrastructure and associated impacts and mitigations, and updates on operational noise, vibration and air quality assessments. View the materials presented during this round of consultation here: Open House Materials – Round 3 Public Consultation.

Round 2 of consultation was held online from August 18 to September 1, 2020. It focused on presenting and seeking feedback on newly proposed infrastructure and environmental study results for the three (3) TPAPs. Please note that while all five TPAPs/addenda kicked off in Round 1 together, they all have their own timelines. View materials presented during this first round of consultation.

Round 1 of consultation was held in February of 2020. It consisted of 10 public meetings across the region to introduce the OnCorridor Works, as part of GO Expansion. View the public materials from the February 2020 open houses , including meeting boards, info sheets, as well as the summary of feedback from Round 1.