Regional Express Rail - Cooksville GO Station

under construction

Opportunity Announced by the Government of Ontario in 2014, Regional Express Rail (RER) will transform the public transit system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over the next decade. RER will transform the GO rail network, bringing 15-minute, two-way, all-day electrified GO service to communities across the region. In order to implement RER system-wide infrastructure upgrades will be necessary including additional tracks, expanded stations, electrification of the rail network, new locomotives and new train control systems. To help increase capacity along the Milton Corridor it will be necessary to upgrade the GO Transit Cooksville station in Mississauga. Results  The project will include: A new station building with a large public plaza; Upgrades to the existing rail platform access tunnel; A new six-storey parking structure with pedestrian connection to rail platform and redevelopment of existing and new surface parking areas; A bus loop with a minimum of eight bus bays for GO and MiWay bus service; and Extension of John Street. RER will have significant social, economic and green benefits for residents of the GTHA including: reduced traffic congestion—which is currently estimated to cost up to $11 billion; reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption; improved the quality of life for commuters by significantly reducing daily travel times; improved access to employment, education and other community activities; and Financial savings for commuters because fare systems will be integrated.

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