Jon Calon Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Gee, in that case, get rid of the new Chinook station design... No way to get to the platform without a level crossing. And to me, the safer way is to have the level crossing behind the train... Obviously, that's not going to work in Chinook's situation, and I'd rather they keep the south crossing due to the fact it's another way off the platform if you feel slightly uneasy with going to the north side. And if there are too many close calls, what are the stats everywhere else, like downtown, whitehorn, heritage, Southland, etc.? I'm sure once next week rolls around there are going to be plenty at McKnight-westwinds owing to many wanting to catch a bus and running in front of the northbound train. Long story short, you can't fix stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollypassenger Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does anybody on here happen to know when the construction work at Sunnyside, Heritage and Fish Creek-Lacombe stations is expected to be completed? Also, does anyone happen to have any idea on CT's plans to deal with the closure of Chinook Station from mid-January to mid-August 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicinity Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I heard the end of this month for sunny side but I doubt it and fish creek was December I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkprof Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Chinook Station update Pile layout for new utility building Pile driver arriving on site to start the piles tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfive Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Chinook Station to close completely and shuttle buses and "somewhat expanded" service to cover through the closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollypassenger Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yea there is no way that Sunnyside will be done by the end of this month. I'm guessing mid-December because they have certainly been dragging their feet with that one. Fish Creek and Heritage look like try will be finished by the end of the year. Lol fish creek makes me shake my head, could they not foresee 4-car trains in 2001?? And I'm guessing that 39 Avenue will shut down in the Fall of 2013 after Chinook reopenes and idk about Banff Trail when it will be shut down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Heritage station is closed this weekend so add the additional platform now that all the prep work is done for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkprof Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Â Yea there is no way that Sunnyside will be done by the end of this month. I'm guessing mid-December because they have certainly been dragging their feet with that one. Fish Creek and Heritage look like try will be finished by the end of the year. Lol fish creek makes me shake my head, could they not foresee 4-car trains in 2001?? And I'm guessing that 39 Avenue will shut down in the Fall of 2013 after Chinook reopenes and idk about Banff Trail when it will be shut down Banff Trail should be done in the CFL offseason I'd imagine. So maybe November 2013 until May 2014? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicinity Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I noticed both university and SAIT staiotions now have the yellow tile applied ! Looks sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersar Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Did they get the OB side of University done? Ever since I moved I haven't paid attention to that side of the station enough to notice, the IB side was done this summer but the OB side wasn't done at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicinity Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yup both sides are done and both at SAIT, although Dalhousie only has the IB side done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Asbestos removal at Chinook today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollypassenger Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Today I noticed posters at Lions Park Station about its extension. The platform will be extended to the East and will require the current level crossing of the tracks to be moved. The crosswalk on 14 Avenue NW will also be moved with it. Construction will start Spring 2013 and last ~ 6 months. During the construction, everyone will have to go to the West end of the station to get on the platform. Wheelchair ramp access will not be affected and there won't be any total station closures required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Today I noticed posters at Lions Park Station about its extension. The platform will be extended to the East and will require the current level crossing of the tracks to be moved. The crosswalk on 14 Avenue NW will also be moved with it. Construction will start Spring 2013 and last ~ 6 months. During the construction, everyone will have to go to the West end of the station to get on the platform. Wheelchair ramp access will not be affected and there won't be any total station closures required. Beat me to it! Click any of the above images for full size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hopefully they will put facilities for operators in, Lion's Park is one without any and late at night with the mall closed its not a fun place to be when mother nature calls!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitOp Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Depending on what route you are driving, there are alternatives. For 91,40 there are Children's and Foothills Hospitals. 91 also has Brentwood. For 40, you also have Crowfoot. For 19, you have either Rundle or UofC (if its not locked). To the best of my knowledge, all shuttles stopped running at around 19:00 there. Sure you sacrifice some schedule time, but you gotta go when you go and late at night it's not hard to make up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Depending on what route you are driving, there are alternatives. For 91,40 there are Children's and Foothills Hospitals. 91 also has Brentwood. For 40, you also have Crowfoot. For 19, you have either Rundle or UofC (if its not locked). To the best of my knowledge, all shuttles stopped running at around 19:00 there. Sure you sacrifice some schedule time, but you gotta go when you go and late at night it's not hard to make up time. For the hospitals it is a bit of a walk. But actually I was thinking of the 19, one night I needed to go and they had just locked the doors at UofC. North Hill was closed so ended up waiting till I got to Rundle. I am sure I probably missed a couple but I don't know where they all are yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKeyo Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Today I noticed posters at Lions Park Station about its extension. The platform will be extended to the East and will require the current level crossing of the tracks to be moved. The crosswalk on 14 Avenue NW will also be moved with it. Construction will start Spring 2013 and last ~ 6 months. During the construction, everyone will have to go to the West end of the station to get on the platform. Wheelchair ramp access will not be affected and there won't be any total station closures required. I've been wondering if they'll have to temporarily locate the crosswalk at the west entrance, since they will be digging up the sidewalk for the new east ramp and the east crosswalk according to those pictures. Otherwise, some convoluted walking around the station would be involved to even get to the mall side. A west crosswalk would be very useful there. I've been waiting a long time for these plans to be unveiled, they affect me more than any other platform extension work. And, while you're asking for operator facilities, can I ask for some sort of heated shelter? There isn't any protection from the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollypassenger Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've been wondering if they'll have to temporarily locate the crosswalk at the west entrance, since they will be digging up the sidewalk for the new east ramp and the east crosswalk according to those pictures. Otherwise, some convoluted walking around the station would be involved to even get to the mall side. A west crosswalk would be very useful there. I've been waiting a long time for these plans to be unveiled, they affect me more than any other platform extension work. And, while you're asking for operator facilities, can I ask for some sort of heated shelter? There isn't any protection from the cold. It would be interesting to see what they end up doing with the crosswalk during the construction. And yes, heated shelters at the station would be a great idea, but I don't think that's gonna happen unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollypassenger Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Went out for a Ctrain ride today through all under construction stations and have the following to report. Sunnyside appears to have the platform extensions ready to go anytime now. However, the other work that they are doing on the East side of the station is going to take a little longer. I'm guessing the platform may reopen mid-December. The stuff on the East side of the station will most likely take a little longer to finish. Heritage looks like they still have some work to do. No lights, signs or shelters installed in the extension. I wouldn't be suprised if the construction isn't finished this year. Fish Creek-Lacombe has the new ramps and stairs all finished but, the actual platform work appears to be even further behind than Heritage. The concrete isn't even poured yet at the end of the platform. Also, as someone who uses Fish Creek-Lacombe to get to Fish Creek Provincial Park for nice long and peaceful walks, I really miss the easy access to the overpass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Heritage looks like they still have some work to do. No lights, signs or shelters installed in the extension. I wouldn't be suprised if the construction isn't finished this year. I think you underestimate how long it actually takes to get these tasks done. When southland was closed for the short time during its construction, they had the signs, lights and shelters up within the last 2 days before reopening. As long as the ground work for said equipment is done on all of these, which it appears it is at heritage, its really a quick and easy task to finish off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sunnyside appears to have the platform extensions ready to go anytime now. You called it! http://www.calgaryci...ion-set-to.html This weekend the new accessible ramps on the south side of the station will reopen for public use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcdn Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 What is being done at Brentwood? There seem to be installing new tracks alongside the old ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 What is being done at Brentwood? There seem to be installing new tracks alongside the old ones? Odd..anyone know any more about this? That would explain why 201s were single tracking through University Station this morning at least. Signage would've been nice too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTrainDude Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Odd..anyone know any more about this? That would explain why 201s were single tracking through University Station this morning at least. Signage would've been nice too . Well, if you remember Brentwood well per-Dalhousie extension, there was a substation there. It's going back in as part of the 4-car traction power upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now