Acciona-led consortium lands light rail expansion contract in Canada

This project involves a 9.2km expansion of the light rail line with seven new stations. Four of these stations will be located underground. The extension will connect the Mount Dennis Station to Renforth Drive. Partner Content Digital radio technology for industry: customised solutions for your site Two-way digital radios have become the industry standard for effective communication. Overtaking analogue radios, digital radios provide higher channel capacities so sites do not have to worry about radio traffic, wide signal ranges that can be further increased with the… By Carroll Technologies The construction will be carried out by the Trillium Rail Partners consortium, which comprises Acciona (40%), Amico (30%), and Alberici (30%), with design services by WSP. In addition, the consortium will be responsible for integrating the railway’s operating and control systems, as well as the signalling, communications, and data networks. The extension of Line 5 Eglinton is expected to enhance the current light rail system, aiming to decrease journey times and lower greenhouse gas emissions. GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. By GlobalData Learn more about Strategic Intelligence Ontario transportation authorities expect the extension to cut up to 5,800t of emissions. When combined with the existing Line 5 Eglinton, it is anticipated to decrease annual vehicle trips by as much as 6.5 million. In the previous year, Acciona, alongside a local partner, was chosen to design and construct a 3km section of the Ontario Line North transit line elevated guideway, which will feature five stations in Toronto. In April, Acciona, as part of the ActivUs Alliance, secured the contract for the design and pre-construction phase of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland, Australia. This initiative aims to improve train services between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Sign up for our daily news round-up! Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights. Sign up Railway Technology Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering Gain the recognition you deserve! The Railway Technology Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving rail industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today! Nominate Now Share Go deeper with GlobalData Reports Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Market Size, Share, Trend ... Reports Cloud in Railway: Centralised train control system Data Insights The gold standard of business intelligence. Find out more Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Sign up for our daily news round-up! Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights. close close Sign up to the newsletter: In Brief