Ontario Launches Construction of Brampton Light Rail Extension

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 9, Ontario, Canada launched geotechnical investigations for the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Extension in Brampton. Crews have begun drilling on Main Street and surrounding roads to collect soil and subsurface geological data along the route. The proposed line spans more than 3 kilometers, connecting the Brampton Gateway transit hub with the Brampton Innovation District GO Station, and the extension is planned to run underground.

The drilling investigation is primarily intended to characterize subsurface soil structure and geological conditions, providing a basis for subsequent tunnel construction methods, equipment selection, and engineering design. Because the route will pass through downtown Brampton, construction parameters for the underground works must be further determined in light of geological conditions along the route and existing urban infrastructure.

The southern end of the extension connects to the Brampton Gateway transit hub on the east side of Steeles Avenue, while the northern end reaches the Brampton Innovation District GO Station. Once completed, passengers will be able to transfer at the terminus to GO commuter rail, Brampton Transit, and Züm bus rapid transit, creating a connection between the city's light rail and regional rail services.

The project is a standalone extension of the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Line into downtown Brampton. The existing main line is 18 kilometers long with 19 stations, connecting Mississauga and Brampton; the downtown extension will continue north from the existing Gateway hub at the northern terminus. Ontario is also separately advancing the Mississauga downtown extension, and both extension projects received preliminary planning funding support in 2024.