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March 2025

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DOCUMENT NO.

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DESCRIPTION

March 14, 2025

Glycol Solution Snow Melting System Specification

23 21 18

05

Class 3 Hydronic snow melting system design, supply and installation specification.

March 6, 2025

Refrigerant Updates

DRM R5 Bulletin 002

00

DRM-HVAC Refrigerant Requirements for Rooftop Air Conditioning Unit & Custom Made Air Handing Unit.

February 2025

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 February 21, 2025

Asset Information Handover Acceptance Certificate 

MX-ALM-FRM-001

03

Confirmation from Metrolinx Asset Owner(s) that Contractor provided all required Asset Information.

February 18, 2025

Standards Deviation Procedure

MX-EST-PRC-002

02

Procedure to deviate from mandatory Metrolinx Standards.

January 2025

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January 31, 2025

Track Workers Radio Equipment and Communicaon Standard

MX-STC-STD-001

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Standard to regulate and enforce safe radio communications for track works.

January 7, 2025

Electrification and Plant Asset Information and Data Dictionary

MX-ALM-DIC-007

00

A tool to capture asset data, as part of project handover, specific to electrification team.

January 2, 2025

Shared Stations Design Guideline

DGL-14

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Provides the essential guidance for successful design and development of a Shared Station.

December 2024

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December 19, 2024

Asset Information Handover Acceptance Certificate 

MX-ALM-FRM-001

03

A template to plan for and capture a list of asset documents being handed over for Capital Projects

December 19, 2024

Asset Document Control List Template (ADCL) 

MX-ALM-TMP-003

10

Confirmation from Metrolinx Asset Owner(s) that Contractor provided all required Asset Information.

December 19, 2024

Rail Facilities Asset Information and Data Dictionary 

MX-ALM-DIC-006

01

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Rail Facilities.

December 19, 2024

Bus Facilities Asset Information and Data Dictionary

MX-ALM-DIC-005

01

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Bus Facilities.

December 19, 2024

Station Facilities Asset Information and Data Dictionary 

MX-ALM-DIC-004

12

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Station facilities.

December 19, 2024

Track Asset Information and Data Dictionary 

MX-ALM-DIC-003

03

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Track team.

December 19, 2024

Signals Asset Information and Data Dictionary 

MX-ALM-DIC-002

02

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Signals team.

December 19, 2024

Civil Asset Information and Data Dictionary 

MX-ALM-DIC-001

02

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Civil team.

December 19, 2024

RCA (Root Cause Analysis) Process 

MX-ALM-STD-005

02

A process to investigate problems, finding root causes, corrective and preventative solutions 

December 19, 2024

FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) 

MX-ALM-STD-003

02

A procedure to analyze potential or actual failure, its criticality and how to eliminate them

December 19, 2024

FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, & Corrective Action System) 

MX-ALM-STD-002

02

A system to report failures, perform analysis and identify and implement corrective actions.

December 19, 2024

Asset Information Standard Errata

ERR-282

00

Errata for Metrolinx Asset Information Standard 

December 19, 2024

Asset Information Standard 

MX-ALM-STD-001

02

Defines standards for consistent, accurate Metrolinx AIS to ensure reliable decision-making.

December 12, 2024

Preventative Measures for Voids Near Bridge Abutments 

ED-24-002

00

Preventative measures to avoid formation of voids new bridge abutments.

December 12, 2024

Defective Material 

ED-24-001

00

No Long-Forged Compromise Rails (manufactured Jul 2013 to Sept 2015) are to be installed or welded. 

December 11, 2024

Wayside LED Signal Module

34 42 02

01

Defines the technical requirements for Wayside Light Emitting Diode (LED) Signal Modules.

December 11, 2024

Hot Air Switch Clearing Device

34 42 05

01

Defines the requirements for the hot air Switch Clearing Device (SCD) at track switches.

November 2024

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November 27, 2024

Radio Equipment Installation Standard for Coverage Enhancements

MX-STC-STD-005

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Requirements for radio equipment installation for coverage enhancement inside buildings and tunnels.

November 15, 2024

Ground Disturbance Permit

MX-TRK-FRM-001

01

A permit required prior to any ground disturbance works within Metrolinx ROW.

November 15, 2024

Ground Disturbance Works FAQ

UNASSIGNED-014

01

Additional questions included in the FAQ as well as guidelines added to Table 1 on renewal/extension of permits.

November 12, 2024

Deviation Request Form

MX-EST-FRM-005

03

Form to request a deviation from a Metrolinx Standard.

November 12, 2024

Notice of Deviation Form

MX-EST-FRM-006

05

Form to provide approval/rejection to a deviation request.

November 8, 2024

Sigma Ticket Vending Machine (S-TVM) Standard

MX-PYM-STD-004

00

Provides PRESTO Add Value Machine (AVM) Design/Construction Requirements for GO/UP Projects.

November 8, 2024

Add Value Machine (AVM) Standard

MX-PYM-STD-001

00

Provides Station Fare Transaction Processor/SFTP Design/Construction Requirements for GO/UP Projects.

November 8, 2024

Station Fare Transaction Processor (SFTP) Standard

MX-PYM-STD-002

00

Provides PRESTO Station Point of Sale (SPOS) Design/Construction Requirements for GO/UP Projects.

November 8, 2024

Station Point of Sale (SPOS) Standard

MX-PYM-STD-003

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Provides Sigma Ticket Vending Machine (S-TVM) Design/Construction Requirements for GO/UP Projects.

October 2024

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DOCUMENT NO.

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October 4, 2024

Metrolinx Welding Manual

RC-0506-02TRK-01

01

Requirements for cutting, welding, grinding, and repairing rail and special trackwork components.

October 4, 2024

Timber Tie Specification

34 11 33.2

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Requirements for the production of timber ties.

September 2024

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September 25, 2024

Metrolinx Rail Corridor Asset Handover Protocol

RC-0503-01

03

Outlines the processes for conducting in-service/handover inspections on heavy rail systems

September 25, 2024

Metrolinx Rail Corridor Asset Handover Protocol Rev 03 Errata

RC-0503-01 Rev03 Errata

03

Information regarding Errata update made to the document.

September 23, 2024

Bus Facilities Asset Information and Data Dictionary

MX-ALM-STD-008

00

A tool to capture asset information, as part of project handover, specific to Bus Facilities team.

September 12, 2024

In-Service Notification 

RC-0503-01 E-1

03

Use for notification when putting an asset in-service on heavy rail systems.

September 12, 2024

In-Service Certificate 

RC-0503-01 E-2

03

Use for conducting in-service inspections on heavy rail systems.

September 12, 2024

Handover Certificate

RC-0503-01 E-3

03

Use for conducting handover inspections on heavy rail systems.

September 3, 2024

Universal Design Standard

DS-02

02

Set of accessibility requirements to design customer-facing transit infrastructure across all modes 

August 2024

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August 21, 2024

Structural Requirements for LRT and Subway Projects

Bulletin 03

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Structural requirements applicable to the design and construction of LRT and Subway Projects. 

July 2024

June 2024

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June 6, 2024

Signals Sighting Standard 

RC-0506-03SIG-04

02

Defines location of bridge/cantilever, high/low mast signals. Ensures appropriate sighting distance.

June 6, 2024

Aluminum House Specification

34 42 01

01

Enclosure requirements for various types of wayside signal systems used for all weather conditions.

May 2024

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DOCUMENT NO.

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May 29, 2024

Metrolinx Rail Corridor Asset Handover Protocol

RC-0503-01

03

Outlines the processes for conducting in-service/handover inspections on heavy rail systems

May 7, 2024

Thermite Welding Form 

MX-TRK-FRM-003

01

Updates have been made to the existing form based on findings from a rail break investigation. A critical task checklist has been appended to the form.

May 7, 2024

Work Plan Methodology Template 

MX-TRK-FRM-002

01

The Work Plan Methodology Template is the standard form to be used by Contractors when submitting proposed work methodologies on Metrolinx property, specifically for work potentially affecting track structure, signals assets, or operational impacts.