City of Pickering yesterday announced that Metrolinx, operator of GO Transit, will be undertaking maintenance work on rail corridor near Bayly Street and West Shore Boulevard on the Lakeshore East line.
Metrolinx, in an update yesterday, said the scene of the fatal incident is still in the hands of Ontario Ministry of Labour officials, as they investigate the death of a railway worker on Saturday (Nov. 27). GO Transit officials are working to keep Lakeshore East customers moving, as the impact is expected to continue until at least Thursday morning (Dec. 2). However, delays are expected.
Latest update on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 3:55 pm:
- Yesterday (Nov. 30), it was expected that a team of experts will prepare the incredibly delicate and complex operation of lifting the ballast car. Given the nature of this incident and the type of investigation required, along with weather conditions, means this work must be done with the utmost care, even if that takes time.
- Once the ballast car has been placed back on the rails, Metrolinx understands the Ministry of Labour will continue their investigation. When the investigation is complete, Metrolinx will begin the work of repairing the damaged tracks.
- The adjusted service plan for the Lakeshore East line remains in place as work continues at the site of this weekend’s incident.
- The Ministry of Labour’s investigation continues. Metrolinx continues to support the ministry so they can safely do their work.
Metrolinx appreciates that the uncertainty of how long the investigation and subsequent work to return the railway to full service may be frustrating. The transit agency thanks customers for their patience during this difficult time.
Metrolinx promises to continue servicing every station, is planning for major events, and will continue to update customers regularly with the information they need to get them safely to their destinations, said the statement.
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