{"id":45487,"date":"2022-08-22T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/?post_type=projects&#038;p=45487"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:27:08","slug":"metrolinx-go-expansion-delivering-a-new-era-of-rail-in-greater-toronto","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/project\/metrolinx-go-expansion-delivering-a-new-era-of-rail-in-greater-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Metrolinx GO Expansion: Delivering a new era of rail in Greater Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"content-top-project\">\n    <div class=\"content-top-details\">\n        <svg class=\"icon-sprite details-logo\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_deco_systra_blanc\" \/>\n        <div class=\"title\">Technical details<\/div>\n        \t        <div class=\"single-content\">\n\t            <div class=\"subtitle\">Customer<\/div>\n\t            <div class=\"desc\">Metrolinx<\/div>\n\t        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Dates<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\"><p>2022-2032<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Missions<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Systems Engineering, Design Assurance, Commissioning, Project Management<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Localisation<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Canada<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"single-content\">\n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Activity<\/div>\n                <div class=\"desc\">Rail<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-decade-long-rail-modernisation-programme\">A decade-long rail modernisation programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>In 2022, Metrolinx, the agency that manages and integrates transport in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, (GTHA) started a major program of regional transport upgrades. It chose a program delivery partner consortium in which SYSTRA teams will work for up to 10 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SYSTRA, Mace and Comtech consortium was officially selected by Metrolinx to manage the GO Expansion program. The 10-year plan is unprecedented in scope for Metrolinx and is required to expand and modernise the entire Toronto area rail network, GO Transit. This highly complex program will provide faster, more frequent, and better-connected services to the entire region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with our partners, we are integrated as delivery partners with Metrolinx to manage this complex program of works, which includes the refurbishment of existing stations and the creation of new ones, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/services\/technical-systems\/railway-electrification-ole\/\">electrification<\/a> of existing lines, implementation of new lines, and signalling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e647552ffaf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e647552ffaf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-286x160.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-474x266.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-1352x761.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-153x86.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/union-station-go-expansion-scaled-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Union station render &#8211; GO Expansion<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pooling-expertise-for-programme-delivery\">Pooling expertise for programme delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, the three JV partner offices will pool their talents in equal measure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SYSTRA\u2019s international railway experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/services\/systems-approach\/\">systems engineering<\/a>, design assurance &amp; coordination, construction, commissioning and preparation for operation, as well as in maintenance, will be key to the success of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mace\u2019s expertise from the mobilisation of its numerous teams integrated in the HS2 programme for London\u2019s Euston and Birmingham\u2019s New Street Station, as well as its involvement as a delivery partner for the London 2012 Olympic Games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And the local knowledge of Comtech, with whom we signed a joint venture in May 2021, will enable them to integrate seamlessly with Metrolinx and interface with their internal program controls and monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-regional-development-with-green-mobility\">Supporting regional development with green mobility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GO Expansion infrastructure program will support the region\u2019s growing activity through improved rail links and job creation, which will unlock investment and increase urban development in the province of Ontario. The combination of green mobility, electric trains, and a large modal shift of passengers to metro-like trains is expected to significantly improve air quality throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e64755305fb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e64755305fb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/go-expansion-key-improvements-map-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46226\" 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