Montréal Maintenance Centre Modernization
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Mitigation measures
The quality of life of our neighbors and residents of the Pointe St-Charles neighborhood is very important to us and to the construction team. For this reason, several mitigation measures have been put in place to limit the disturbance caused by the work.
- Sound level meters installed in the area around the worksite enable noise levels to be monitored and corrective measures to be taken to keep them below permissible thresholds.
- Measuring devices installed in the area around the worksite enable the amplitude of vibrations emitted by the work to be recorded continuously. This monitoring makes it possible to determine the source of these emissions and apply the necessary corrective measures.
- A number of measures are in place to keep dust-related nuisances to a minimum, including watering of streets and access roads to control dust, and street cleaning by broom truck when necessary.
- On-site measuring equipment is used to assess the quantity of airborne particles. Exceedances are promptly reported to identify the source and implement corrective measures.
- Before any excavation phase, site teams always check with Info Excavations (to locate underground infrastructures).
- Sediment barriers, rockfill and sediment traps will be used to prevent erosion and protect municipal sewers.
Citizens wishing to lodge a complaint about noise, dust or vibration nuisance can do so directly on our website.
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Frequently asked questions
The Maintenance Facilities upgrade program is part of the Fleet replacement program. The Federal government allocated funding for the Fleet replacement program in it’s 2018 budget.
The maintenance facilities upgrades are part of a larger five pillars program aiming to improve VIA Rail’s service in the Corridor:
- The first pillar is the purchase of 32 bi-directional trains for the Corridor fleet;
- The second pillar consist of modernizing maintenance processes for consist-based maintenance and adapting our maintenance centers to allow them to maintain the new trains;
- For the third pillar we will integrate the systems and equipment and build the interface between the 32 trainsets, allowing various VIA Rail departments to coordinate, monitor, report, communicate and support VIA Rail services;
- The fourth pillar is the project management phase and exists to ensure the other phases of the project are delivered;
- The fifth and final pillar of the program is Maintenance facilities upgrades: The Toronto Maintenance Facility and Montreal Maintenance Facility will be upgraded with new infrastructure and facilities to enable efficient maintenance and servicing of the new fleet.
The project to modernize the maintenance centres in Montréal and Toronto is part of the Fleet Replacement Program, for which funds were allocated in the Federal government’s 2018 budget. Part of the $1.5B overall budget for the New fleet is being invested in the modernisation of our maintenances centers, the implementation and integration of various IT systems as well as the transformation of maintenance processes.
The scope of the Project includes designing and constructing infrastructure upgrades required at MMC for servicing and maintaining the VIA Legacy Fleet and the New Trainsets. Phase 1 of the project is the base scope. Pomerleau is designing and will construct all site and building improvements to accommodate the service, inspection, and maintenance activities for the New Trainsets and remaining Legacy Fleet.
The Project includes, but is not limited to the following Phase 1 work:
The work is scheduled to end around 2026.
The scope of the Project includes designing and constructing infrastructure upgrades required at MMC for servicing and maintaining the VIA Legacy Fleet and the New Trainsets. Phase 1 of the project is the base scope. Pomerleau is designing and will construct all site and building improvements to accommodate the service, inspection, and maintenance activities for the New Trainsets and remaining Legacy Fleet.
The Project includes, but is not limited to the following Phase 1 work:
- The replacement of the existing wasterwater treatment plant;
- Fueling upgrades at the existing fuel depot, where new sanding, windshield washer fluid and diesel engine fuel (DEF) infrastructure will be added, allowing the fleet to be fully resupplied in one spot;
- State of Good Repair (SOGR) works that mainly consist of medium voltage electrical distribution component replacement throughout the site.
The work is scheduled to end around 2026.
Our modernization program, which includes upgrades to our Toronto and Montreal maintenance centres to house and service our new fleet of trains, was allocated funding in the federal government’s 2018 budget.
It was and continues to be a complex and sizable project that strives to keep Canadians moving safely and reliably on our new fleet of trains.
We are breaking ground on our Toronto and Montreal maintenance centres and construction is scheduled to begin in both locations in 2023.
It was and continues to be a complex and sizable project that strives to keep Canadians moving safely and reliably on our new fleet of trains.
We are breaking ground on our Toronto and Montreal maintenance centres and construction is scheduled to begin in both locations in 2023.
VIA Rail implemented a detailed transition strategy (adapting the existing facilities) to ensure the new fleet can be maintained safely and effectively through the progress of the construction.
For now, VIA Rail will be able to maintain the trains in the old facilities, the new facilities will only be required in a couple of years.
For now, VIA Rail will be able to maintain the trains in the old facilities, the new facilities will only be required in a couple of years.
As with any construction project, there may be disruptions to the adjacent neighbourhood as we advance through the construction process.
The Contractor in Montreal has completed a rail facility directly adjacent to the VIA site and is well aware of VIA’s concern for the local community.
The construction agreement with Pomerleau has strict noise, vibration, and dust limits that must be maintained at all times.
We have directed construction access to the Blvd. Gaétan Laberge entrance.
The Contractor will be actively monitoring noise, vibration, and air quality levels each day and will inform VIA.
VIA and Pomerleau have set up communications channels to keep the public regularly updated throughout the process.
The Contractor in Montreal has completed a rail facility directly adjacent to the VIA site and is well aware of VIA’s concern for the local community.
The construction agreement with Pomerleau has strict noise, vibration, and dust limits that must be maintained at all times.
We have directed construction access to the Blvd. Gaétan Laberge entrance.
The Contractor will be actively monitoring noise, vibration, and air quality levels each day and will inform VIA.
VIA and Pomerleau have set up communications channels to keep the public regularly updated throughout the process.
VIA has completed a geotechnical survey including soil analysis to determine the extent of contaminated soil, hazardous waste, and presence of biogas. The Contractor will have to will monitor any spills, as well as all of the shipping of any excavated soils to ensure they are properly handled and disposed at registered receiving sites.
As announced, VIA Rail will be working to prepare the Montreal site for our planned future construction to fully modernize the facility in step with the work at the Toronto site.
The preparation work at the Montreal site includes upgrades to the yard, civil engineering systems, upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems, and general repairs. We aim to bring the facility to the highest standard before making it a home for the new fleet.
The preparation work at the Montreal site includes upgrades to the yard, civil engineering systems, upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems, and general repairs. We aim to bring the facility to the highest standard before making it a home for the new fleet.
Environmental sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint are core priorities of VIA’s modernization plan.
Before the pandemic, VIA was responsible for moving millions of passengers from coast to coast to coast and getting millions of cars off our roads, which is significant in reducing greenhouse gases.
Finally, in 2019 VIA Rail received a grant from environment Canada to remove the containers at the TMC site. VIA Rail is actively working to clean up both sites and has registered the TMC and MMC with the Environment Canada (ECCC) Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) to work towards removing contamination that is found during excavation activities to remediate the sites.
The soil contamination is a result of decades of use as a train yard and the accumulation of contamination from related industrial activities, as well as contamination that was previously present on the sites prior to VIA Rail’s occupation.
Before the pandemic, VIA was responsible for moving millions of passengers from coast to coast to coast and getting millions of cars off our roads, which is significant in reducing greenhouse gases.
Finally, in 2019 VIA Rail received a grant from environment Canada to remove the containers at the TMC site. VIA Rail is actively working to clean up both sites and has registered the TMC and MMC with the Environment Canada (ECCC) Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) to work towards removing contamination that is found during excavation activities to remediate the sites.
The soil contamination is a result of decades of use as a train yard and the accumulation of contamination from related industrial activities, as well as contamination that was previously present on the sites prior to VIA Rail’s occupation.
VIA Rail conducted a fair, open and transparent procurement process. A market-sounding exercise was conducted in December 2019 with general contractors interested in the project. A request for qualifications (RFQ) was issued in January 2020, and a request for proposals (RFP) was conducted and released to a shortlist of qualified proponents. Selecting our partners was based on relevant experience, technical compliance, delivery capacity, and price.
Since this is a substantial project, we followed the most rigorous governance practices and had a Fairness Monitor oversee the process to ensure it was open and transparent.
We are excited to partner with Pomerleau and Buttcon on this next step in our modernization process and will continue sharing details as the project evolves.
Since this is a substantial project, we followed the most rigorous governance practices and had a Fairness Monitor oversee the process to ensure it was open and transparent.
We are excited to partner with Pomerleau and Buttcon on this next step in our modernization process and will continue sharing details as the project evolves.
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