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- Don Yard - Train Positioning and Idling during Major Track Closure Oct 23-26
Don Yard - Train Positioning and Idling during Major Track Closure Oct 23-26
Expected Duration
Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Working Hours
24 hours, Friday night into Monday morning
Date of Notice
Oct 11, 2026
Don Yard - Train Positioning and Idling during Major Track Closure, Oct 23-26
What is Happening?
Significant construction and rehabilitation work planned for select station, bridge and track infrastructure locations along the Lake Shore West corridor will require the increased capacity of the Don Yard train facility to accommodate all GO and UP Express trains. There will be additional train movement to and from this location outside of our general operating hours. Work crews will keep associated movement and storage impacts to a minimum when and wherever possible.
What to expect
- Increased presence of construction vehicles and equipment can be expected in the work area.
Traffic Changes
- No disruptions to traffic are anticipated.
Pedestrian Access
- All pedestrian sidewalks will remain open throughout the work.
Noise and Vibration
- Residences and businesses in the area may experience noise and vibration caused by construction equipment related to this work.
- Crews will take measures to minimize disruptions to the surrounding area wherever possible.
Transit Service
- There is no anticipated impact to transit services.