ONxpress Transportation Partners designs and operates a fast, frequent rail transit network for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, incorporating over 200 kilometers of new rail track and electrifying 600 kilometers of existing track. This initiative aims to reduce road congestion and improve air quality by providing all-day, two-way rail service with trains running every 15 minutes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area faces significant road congestion and air quality challenges due to limited and infrequent rail transit options. Existing infrastructure struggles to meet the growing demand for efficient and accessible public transportation, hindering economic opportunities and sustainable urban development.
Solution
ONxpress Transportation Partners is contracted to design, build, operate, and maintain a frequent and fast rail transit network for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as part of Metrolinx’s GO Expansion. The project involves adding over 200 kilometers of new rail track and electrifying over 600 kilometers of existing track. This initiative aims to provide all-day, two-way rail service with trains running at least every 15 minutes, thereby reducing road congestion and improving air quality. The project also includes introducing a state-of-the-art electric train fleet and enhancing station accessibility.
Target Audience
The primary beneficiaries are commuters and residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area who require frequent, reliable, and accessible public transportation options.
Features
- Addition of over 200 kilometers of new rail track
- Electrification of over 600 kilometers of existing track
- Deployment of a state-of-the-art electric train fleet
- Operation and maintenance of a frequent rail transit network
- Provision of all-day, two-way rail service
- Service frequency of at least every 15 minutes
- Enhanced accessibility features at stations