Metrolinx Community Notice August 23, 2024
Topic: Track Surfacing – Richmond Hill
Schedule: September 3, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Timing: Monday to Saturday 10:00PM to 6:00AM
What is happening?
Track surfacing program kicks off on the Richmond Hill corridor in September, using the Metrolinx owned DynaCAT high production rail maintenance machine. Fluctuating temperatures, exposure to extreme weather, and dozens of heavy trains rolling over the tracks every day can alter their geometry, which can cause a bumpier ride for passengers. If untreated for an extended period of time, these imperfections in the track may require trains to reduce speeds through sections of track, potentially causing delays. As part of its annual track maintenance, Metrolinx surfaces tracks across its owned rail corridors to correct these defects. Regular maintenance work to keep tracks properly profiled allows GO trains to travel at optimal speeds while keeping the ride smooth and comfortable for commuters.
Please see community notice here: 2024-08-23 Track Surfacing Richmond Hill
Read more about the work here: www.metrolinx.com/lakeshoreeast