Rail Maintenance & Storage

Facilities Standard

MX-RMF-STD-001

Revision 00
Date: October 2023
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Rail Maintenance & Storage Facilities Standard

MX-RMF-STD-001
Publication Date: October 2023
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Preface

This is the first edition of the Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities Standard (RM&SF STD). It
outlines the design principles and minimum design and performance requirements that need
to be followed during the planning and design of GO Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities.
This standard is directed at various stakeholders, with an interest in the planning and design of
GO Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities, like Rail Fleet Maintenance, Rail Facility Assets,
Rail Operations, Capital Projects Group, Sponsor Office, Facilities Architecture & Engineering,
consultants, and contractors.

The Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities Standard is available for external users to
download via the Metrolinx public download site at [Link]

Suggestions for revision or improvements including a description of the proposed change

along with information on the background of the application and any other useful rationale or
justification can be sent to Maintenance Facilities Assurance, Attention: Manager of
Maintenance Facilities Assurance. The Director of Facilities Architecture & Engineering
ultimately authorizes the changes. Proposals for revisions or improvements shall include your
name, company affiliation (if applicable), e-mail address, and phone number.

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CONTENTS
Preface .................................................................................................................................................. ii
1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Document Scope and General Requirements............................................................... 4
2 Abbreviations, Definitions, References, Codes, and Standards ............................................5
2.1 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Existing Governing Laws, Regulations, Codes, and Standards ................................... 9
3 Site Selection Assessment ....................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Site Access ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Pre-existing Conditions ................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Landscaping ................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Train Length Information ............................................................................................... 13
4 Rail Layover Facilities ............................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Rail Layover Drainage .................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Rail Layover Roads ......................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Rail Layover Parking Lots ............................................................................................... 17
4.4 Rail Layover Walkways ................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Site Lighting and Lightning Protection ........................................................................ 18
4.6 Power Distribution Equipment ..................................................................................... 18
4.7 Train Wayside Power ..................................................................................................... 19
4.8 Security Measures .......................................................................................................... 20
4.9 Locomotive Layover and Servicing Area ..................................................................... 22
4.10 Coach Layover and Servicing Area .............................................................................. 34
4.11 Layover Buildings ........................................................................................................... 39
5 Rail Maintenance Facilities ...................................................................................................... 42
5.1 Drainage.......................................................................................................................... 42
5.2 Roads ............................................................................................................................... 42
5.3 Parking Lots .................................................................................................................... 42

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5.4 Walkways......................................................................................................................... 42
5.5 Crossings......................................................................................................................... 42
5.6 Power Distribution Equipment ..................................................................................... 42
5.7 Site Lighting and Lightning Protection ........................................................................ 42
5.8 Security Measures .......................................................................................................... 42
5.9 Rollingstock Maintenance Center – Integral Facilities ............................................... 42
5.10 Rolling Stock Maintenance Center Facilities ............................................................... 62
5.11 Embedded Mechanical Equipment ............................................................................. 74
5.12 Water Supply Systems ................................................................................................... 75
5.13 Fall Protection ................................................................................................................. 75
6 Staff Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 77
6.1 Staff Quarters .................................................................................................................. 77
6.2 Guard Houses ................................................................................................................. 78
6.3 Track and Signals Maintenance Facilities .................................................................... 78
6.4 Visitor Reception ............................................................................................................ 79
7 Signage ...................................................................................................................................... 81
7.1 General Criteria .............................................................................................................. 81
8 Automated Support Systems .................................................................................................. 81
8.1 Yard Management, Blue Flag Protection .................................................................... 81
8.2 Automatic Wheel and Brake Inspection System (AWBIS) ......................................... 82
8.3 Security, Access Control and Building Alarms ........................................................... 84
8.4 Energy Management Systems (EMS) ........................................................................... 84
9 Accessibility ............................................................................................................................... 85
9.1 Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 85
10 Sustainable Design ................................................................................................................... 86
10.1 Leadership in Sustainability .......................................................................................... 86
11 Architectural .............................................................................................................................. 86
11.1 General Criteria .............................................................................................................. 86
11.2 Train Layover Facilities .................................................................................................. 87
11.3 Maintenance Facilities ................................................................................................... 88

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11.4 Railway Operating Facilities .......................................................................................... 88

11.5 Building Support Services ............................................................................................. 89

TABLES
Table 1: Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 5
Table 2: Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 7
Table 3. Rolling Stock Length .......................................................................................................... 13
Table 4. Train Length ........................................................................................................................ 13
Table 5: CO Threshold Alarms/Limits ............................................................................................ 45
Table 6: NO2 Threshold Alarms/Llimits ......................................................................................... 45
Table 7. Overhead Cranes ............................................................................................................... 74

FIGURES
Figure 1: Typical Road Cross-section ............................................................................................. 17

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1 Overview
1.1 Document Scope and General Requirements
1.1.1 Scope
The purpose of Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities Standard (RM&SF STD) is to
define design principles and minimum design and functional performance
requirements for GO Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities and shall be used in
conjunction with the governing laws, codes and regulations, Metrolinx Standards,
and industry best practices.
Rail Maintenance and Storage Facilities Standard (RM&SF STD) is a supplemental
Standard to the GO Design Requirements Manual (DRM) and should be complied
with in conjunction with GO DRM.
1.1.2 General Requirements
The Contracted Party shall:
a) Provide Works that support Metrolinx health and safety requirements;
b) Provide rolling stock storage, maintenance and repairs operational
effectiveness and flexibility in compliance with Lean 5S design principles;
c) Support Metrolinx rail storage and maintenance facility assets’ reliability
and maintainability (RAM) targets;
d) Provide ergonomics obligations as part of the workspaces, tools, and
equipment design;
e) Provide future expansion as necessary to meet up to 50% fleet growth;
f) Provide compatibility to existing building systems, operational and
maintenance equipment; and
g) Provide external architectural consistency throughout Metrolinx Rail
Maintenance and Storage Facilities.

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2 Abbreviations, Definitions, References,

Codes, and Standards
2.1 Abbreviations
Table 1: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Definition

AAR Association of American Railroads

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AODA Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWBIS Automatic Wheel and Brake Inspection System

BAS Building Automation System

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

CN Canadian National Railway

CNC Computer Numerical Control

CP Canadian Pacific Railway

CROR Canadian Rail Operating Rules

CSA Canadian Standards Association

DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid

DMU Diesel Multiple Unit

DRM Design Requirements Manual

DSL Digital Subscriber Line

DTL Direct to Locomotive

EDI Electro-De-Ionization

EMS Energy Management Systems

ePTFE Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene

ETLc Electrical Testing Labs certification

FLSA French Language Services Act

FMS Fuel Management System

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HDPE High-Density Polyethylene

HEP Head End Power

HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

ISO Information Technology International Organization for Standardization

IT Information Technology

LED Light Emitting Diode

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

MCC Motor Control Centre

MRE Manual for Railway Engineering

MTO Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

MTO GDM Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Geometric Design Manual

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

OAT Outside Air Temperature

OBC Ontario Building Code

OD Outside Diameter

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OFC Ontario Fire Code

OHSA Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act

OPS Ontario Provincial Standards

OPSD Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings

OTM Ontario Traffic Manual

OWS Oil Water Separators

PA Public Address

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

RMF Rail Maintenance Facilities

RM&SF STD Rail Maintenance & Storage Facilities Standard

RPM Revolutions per Minute

RSO Revised Statutes of Ontario

SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

TAC Transportation Association of Canada

TSSA Technical Standards and Safety Authority

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ULC Underwriters Laboratories of Canada

UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply

VFD Variable Frequency Drive

WPEMS Wayside Power Energy Management System

2.2 Definitions
Table 2: Definitions

Term Definition

Arc Flash Hazard A dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy
caused by an electric arc.

Arc Flash Boundary When an arc flash hazard exists, an approach limit at a distance from a
prospective arc source within which a person could receive a second-
degree burn if an electrical arc flash were to occur.
Note: A second-degree burn is possible by an exposure of unprotected
skin to an electric arc flash above the incident-energy
level of 5 J/cm2 (1.2 cal/cm2).

Consist A set of railroad vehicles forming a complete train.

Contracted Party Means the party responsible for the performance of the Work of the project
assignment and under contract or agreement with Metrolinx (e.g.,
Contractor, Designer, Design-Builder, Designer of Record, Project Co,
Technical Advisor, or Developer).

CROR Rule 26 Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Rule 26 Blue Signal Protection

CROR Rule 104.5 Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Rule 104.5 Derails

DuroVac An industrial central vacuum systems manufacturer’s name.

DVR15-300 Central vacuum system DuroVac Platform type, Model DVR15-300.

Fuel Dispensing Set of equipment allowing fuel transfer from the fuel storage tanks to a
System locomotive fuel tank.

Fuel Unloading Set of equipment allowing fuel transfer from a fuel tanker to the fuel storage
System tanks.

GO Transit service The area comprised of the geographic areas of jurisdiction of the upper-tier
area municipalities of Dufferin, Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel, Peterborough,
Simcoe, Waterloo, Wellington, and York; and the single-tier municipalities
of Barrie, Guelph, Hamilton, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, and Toronto.
O. Reg.189/09, s. 1.

Interval trending log An interval trend log with delta checks the monitored value at each interval
with delta and records the new value if it differs from the previously recorded value by
more than the delta. Delta is the difference between the current variable
value and the last log value.

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L12CL 353m long train consisting of 2 locomotives, 11 passenger cars and one
cab car.

Metrolinx This means Metrolinx, a non-share capital corporation, continued under the
Metrolinx Act, S.O. 2006, c.16 and a Crown Agency in accordance with the
Crown Agency Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.48 and includes all operating divisions.

Metrolinx Corridor Means the division within Metrolinx that is accountable for the maintenance
Maintenance of the Metrolinx rail corridors.

Metrolinx Security Means the division within Metrolinx that is accountable for the security of
Office the Metrolinx assets.

Metrolinx Security Metrolinx Security Vendor of Record is a provider of fire safety and security
Vendor of record solutions for businesses and organizations nationwide.

Metrolinx Standards GO DRM, Metrolinx Standard Drawings, Specifications, Standards and

Metrolinx Environmental Management System.

Rail Layover Facility A rail facility where trains are stationed when not in use.

Rail Maintenance A rail facility where the locomotives and coaches are maintained, repaired,
Facility and serviced.

Service Road A road between two adjacent tracks or a track and a fence.

Sand Silo and Sand Structures for storing sand.

Pod

Service support Utility vehicles, tractor-trailers, trucks.

vehicles

Wayside Power WPS provides electrical power to trains during layover periods when the
System (WPS) locomotive is not in operation. It supplies the energy required for heating,
air conditioning, lighting, and other auxiliary functions of train systems
during the layover period.

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2.3 Existing Governing Laws, Regulations, Codes,

and Standards
2.3.1 Design Guidelines
The RM&SF STD does not absolve the Contracted Party from current regulations and
codes or professional duty of care.
2.3.2 Precedence
The design shall be in accordance with all rules, regulations, by-laws and the
requirements and interpretations of all authorities having jurisdiction, with the most
stringent of standards taking precedence.
In case of discrepancies between RM&SF STD and selected by Contracted Party
standard or regulation, the Contracted Party shall provide justification in writing why
they picked a specific standard or regulation before proceeding with the Design.
In no instance shall the Contracted Party reduce the standard established by any of
the codes and standards referred to herein.
The Contracted Party shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable
codes and attaining all approvals required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
2.3.3 Reference documents:
a) Association of American Railroads (AAR) Manuals of Standards and
Recommended Practices;
b) American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
(AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE);
c) AREMA Manual for Signals;
d) American National Standards Institute (ANSI);
e) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM);
f) Canadian Electrical Code C22.3, C22;
g) Canada Labour Code Part;
h) CAN/CGA B149.2, Propane Installation Code;
i) Canadian National Railway Engineering Track Standards;
j) Metrolinx Standards;
k) ISO 8573-1:2001;
l) MTO’s Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
m) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)780;
n) Metrolinx Climate Adaptation Strategy;

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o) 2015-2020 Metrolinx Five-Year Strategy;

p) Ontario Building Code, with all related Supplements and Amendments;
q) Ontario Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act;
r) Ontario Fire Code;
s) Ontario Electrical Safety Code;
t) Ontario Liquid Fuels Handling Code;
u) Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS).
v) Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Geometric Design Standards for
Ontario Highways (GDM);
w) Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Standards;
x) MTO Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code;
y) TAC 1999 – HSU Truck Dimensions and Turning Limitations; and
z) Transport Canada TC-E-10.
2.3.4 Units
The Contracted Party shall use the International System of Units (SI).
Where Imperial Units are shown, the Contracted Party shall, in addition show the
converted SI Units.

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3 Site Selection Assessment

3.1 Site Access
3.1.1 Road Access
The Contracted Party shall provide a Rail Maintenance Facility and Rail Layover
Facility with at least one access road tied into the existing Municipal Road.
Facility access roads shall have the following:
a) Gate entry queue length of 25.0 m on both sides of the gate; and
b) Unobstructed visibility in all directions at the junction with Municipal Road.
Access roads shall include provision for track wayside appliances.
Designated fire access routes shall be provided and shall meet OBC and local fire
department requirements.
3.1.2 Rail Access
The Contracted Party shall provide secure controlled access, including entry and
exiting protocols.
The Contracted Party shall comply with the Metrolinx Rail Corridor Access Process
for access onto Metrolinx territory.
The Contracted Party shall provide site analysis, including the following:
a) Define legal boundaries; and
b) Identify setbacks, existing easement, and right-of-way (e.g., along the
mainline corridor).

3.2 Pre-existing Conditions

3.2.1 Zoning
Contracted Party shall ensure the following:
a) Site selection preference shall be given to areas which are currently zoned
for commercial/industrial land use;
b) Proximity to existing rail facilities shall also be taken into consideration;
c) The availability of existing municipal services (i.e., water, sanitary sewers,
gas, and hydro) is preferable and shall take priority when identifying
locations for future rail maintenance and rail storage facilities; and
d) Value for Money Analysis shall be taken into consideration when
determining the viability of a site.
3.2.2 Vegetation and Trees

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Where existing landforms or vegetation are to be preserved, Contracted Party shall

apply appropriate protection and construction controls.
The Contracted Party shall comply with the following requirements related to
protection measures:
a) Local conservation authority.
b) Local municipal standards; and
c) Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS).
Where tree removal is required, Contracted party shall comply with Metrolinx
Vegetation Guideline.
3.2.3 Grading
Contracted Party shall design grading to avoid more than 8% slopes.
Grading shall be integrated with surrounding landforms to provide slope
stabilization and positive flows to the drainage system.

3.3 Landscaping
3.3.1 Landscaping Standards and Codes
All landscape design and implementation shall be governed by the current edition
of the following standards and codes, as applicable:
a) Ontario Building Code;
b) The Tree Act R.S.O. 1970;
c) Landscape Canada: “Metric Guide Specifications for Nursery Stock;”
d) Metrolinx Vegetation Guideline; and
e) Canadian Nursery Trades Association “Guide Specifications for Nursery
Stock.”
3.3.2 Landscaping Mitigations
For the vegetation compensation details, see Metrolinx Vegetation Guideline.
Landscaping shall also assist and reinforce site uses and circulation patterns to
provide shade, windbreaking and snow drift reduction.

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3.4 Train Length Information

Table 3. Rolling Stock Length

Rolling Stock Description Length Length

(In metres) (In feet)
Coach or Legacy Cab Car 25.908 85

CEM Cab Car 26.893 88

Locomotive: MP40 or Tier 4 AC Traction 20.720 68

Locomotive: F59 17.729 58

Table 4. Train Length

Maximum Length of 2 Locomotive (2L) + 12 Car Train

Configuration 2 MP40 + 11 Coaches + 1 CEM Cab Car

Length 353.321 m (1159.189 ft)

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4 Rail Layover Facilities

4.1 Rail Layover Drainage
4.1.1 Major and Minor Flows
Minor flows, up to a 10-year return, shall be carried by the storm sewer and/or ditch
systems.
Major flows, in excess of a 10-year return, shall flow overland.
Temporary storage of stormwater shall not be permitted on any tracks.
Any culverts which convey major flows beneath a mainline track shall be designed
for a 100-year return with a 25% addition to the peak flow.
Flow shall be in conformance with American Railway Engineering and Maintenance
of-Way Association (AREMA) Guidelines.
4.1.2 Overland Flows
Overland storm flows shall be directed away from tracks and track switches.
Overland flows shall not be directed into the railway track ballast.
Flows shall not be directed over track flangeways along at-grade crossings.
Flows shall be directed away from railway switches.
4.1.3 Storm Sewers and Storm Structures
All piping which crosses beneath tracks shall be designed in accordance with
Transport Canada TC-E-10 and shall be designed to support railway loading. For
definitions of railway loading, refer to AREMA.
In all cases, designs shall comply with AREMA.
Manholes and catch basins shall not be placed between the rails of any track.
Manholes and catch basins which are adjacent to tracks shall be placed at such an
offset so that they do not interfere with the railway ties and ballast shoulder.
Accordingly, the outermost edge of any drainage structure shall not be closer than
1.8 m from the centerline of any adjacent track.

4.2 Rail Layover Roads

4.2.1 Design Requirements
Roads shall be designed to meet the following standards:

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a) Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Standards;

b) Local Municipal Standards;
c) Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS);
d) Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Geometric Design Standards for
Ontario Highways (GDM); and
e) Ontario Building Code (OBC) Fire Access Route Criteria.
Roads and crossings shall not have visibility less than 50 m.
For sites without permanent fueling capabilities, the roadway shall be designed to
provide access for fueling trucks to the locomotives.
Fuel delivery designated access, roadway, transloading and turnaround area layout
and dimensions shall comply with TAC 1999 – HSU Truck dimensions and turning
limitations.
Designated fire truck routes and turnaround space shall be designed and
constructed to accommodate the weight and dimensions of fire trucks used by the
local municipality.
Adequate clearances shall be provided for maintenance vehicles and equipment
such as snow-clearing equipment.
Adequate clearances shall be provided for service vehicles temporarily parked to
service utilities (such as gas metering stations).
Parked vehicles shall not block the flow of traffic in and out of the Metrolinx rail
service centers.
Guardrails shall be provided where access roads and parking lots are adjacent to
more than 8% slopes or ditches.
Track and signals equipment such as Snow Clearing Devices or switch stands that
are directly adjacent to the road shall be protected by concrete-filled hazard yellow
bollards to prevent equipment damage.
4.2.2 Main Road
A minimum one-way main road shall be provided for the entire length of the Rail
Layover Facility for service vehicles.
The one-way main road width shall be 3.7 m.
Where site permits, a minimum of two, one-way main roads, full length, on each side
of the rail layover facility shall be provided.
The two-way main road width shall be 7.0 m.
Main roads shall be terminated with a T-intersection to facilitate vehicle turnaround.
All main roads and pavement requirements shall be designed for heavy-duty traffic
grade (e.g., emergency response vehicles, fuelling trucks, material and equipment

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delivery trucks) to receive heavy-duty grade pavement and rated for 30 t vehicles.
Roads which will be used for fueling shall be made of reinforced concrete. Refer to
Figure 1 for a typical main road cross-section.
4.2.3 Service Road
A service road shall be rated for 5 t vehicles.
Service roads designated for emergency vehicles, and fuel or vacuum trucks traffic
shall be rated for 30 t vehicles.
Service road shall be terminated with a T-intersection to facilitate vehicle
turnaround.
Service road widths are as follows:
a) For a one-way service road, the distance between a fence and the center of
a track shall be 5.52 m.
b) For a one-way service road, the distance between the center of the tracks
shall be 7.35 m.
c) One-way service road with light poles, shallow drainage ditch, or wayside
stations, the distance between the center of the tracks shall be 8.55 m.
d) For a two-way service road, the distance between the center of the tracks
shall be 9.75 m.
e) For a two-way service road with light poles or shallow drainage ditch or
wayside station/s, the distance between the center of the tracks shall be
10.05 m.
To calculate the width of a service road with Overhead Contact System poles, refer
to the Metrolinx Electrification Standards.
Refer to Figure 1 for a Typical Service Road Cross-section.

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Figure 1: Typical Road Cross-section

4.3 Rail Layover Parking Lots

4.3.1 Parking Lot Design Requirements
Parking layouts shall respond to property size and site geometry.
Barrier-free accessible parking stalls shall be provided close to the staff quarters.
An accessible pathway with curb cuts shall be provided from the accessible parking
spaces.
The number of available, accessible parking stalls shall conform to local municipal
standards.

4.4 Rail Layover Walkways

4.4.1 Walkways Design Requirements
All walkways shall be constructed of a granular base, overlaid with an asphalt
surface.
The minimum distance between a fence and the center of the rolling stock parking
track shall be 3.5 m.
Exterior ramps, stairway, doorway areas and a 1 m wide perimeter area around

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Wayside Power Stations shall be provided with a thermostat-controlled electric

resistance snow melting system embedded below the traffic or walkway surface.

4.5 Site Lighting and Lightning Protection

4.5.1 Site Lighting
All Yard/Layover lighting shall have built-in apparatus for light fixtures lowering to
the ground level for service, inspection, and repairs.
4.5.2 Lightning Protection
In consultation with Metrolinx, the application of both lightning detection systems
and lightning protection systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)780 Standard for the Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems and CSA B72 - Installation Code for Lightning
Protection Systems.

4.6 Power Distribution Equipment

4.6.1 Service Requirements
The contracted Party shall contract the local Supply Authority to supply utility
services for a site.
Services to the electrical substation high voltage switchgear shall be underground.
Underground utility feeders shall have 100% redundancy.
The service shall be sized to accommodate current and future known loads plus
50%, 1000 A minimum, 347/600 V service.
4.6.2 Rail Facilities and Layovers Voltages and Capacities
Voltages and capacities shall be based on consultation with Metrolinx as it pertains
to the specific project at hand.
4.6.3 Grounding Systems
The grounding system shall conform to requirements of the latest edition of the
Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Canadian Electrical Code C22.3, C22.2, and
meet the approval of the inspection department of the authority having jurisdiction.
Grounding systems shall be a complete, permanent, continuous grounding system
including, electrodes, conductors, connectors, and accessories.
Inspection boxes and covers shall be provided for ground electrodes.
Rubber matting shall be provided as floor covering in high-voltage indoor areas
around apparatuses, fuse boxes, switchgear, control panels and heavy machinery
to insulate workers.
4.6.4 Back-up Power Requirements

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All Yard/Layover buildings, lighting and equipment except wayside power shall
have a backup power generation system.
Back-up power generation system shall have a generator with a resistive load bank
set at 100% of the generator nameplate KVA rating for maintenance under-load
runs and an Automatic Transfer Switch.
a) Generator shall be able to run 48 h on full load without refuelling; and
b) 50 KVA or more generators shall be located on the ground level.
UPS for the wayside power safety loop shall have a 48-hour battery back-up as a
minimum.

4.7 Train Wayside Power

4.7.1 Wayside Power System
Each in-service train shall have its own wayside power station during layover.
Wayside power station shall be located within 5 m of the parked train point of
connection.
Electrical power supplied to the train shall be 575 V ±5%, 3-Phase at 60 Hz.
Electrical power supplied to the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) shall be 480 V ±5% 3-
Phase at 60 Hz.
Wayside power station shall have as a minimum:
a) The electrical cabinet, receiving power from the facility sub-station;
b) The control panels allow the verification of the integrity of the wayside
power trainline control safety loop and to turn the power on and off.
c) Receptacles to connect power cables and storage for these power cables.
d) Wayside cabinets shall have heating to maintain a temperature above 0 ºC,
and adequate inside cabinet and outside cabinet lighting.
e) Wayside cables support the jib crane; and
f) Concrete-filled hazard yellow bollards to protect wayside stations from
potential damage caused by moving vehicles. Bollards’ location shall
comply with pathway clearances outlined in the Rail Layover Roads section.
The electrical power for each wayside station shall be supplied from a remote motor
control center (motor control center located in the electrical substation).
The wayside power station shall be located so that it can be connected to the train
either from the locomotive end or the cab car end.
It shall only be possible to supply power to the train when:

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a) The locomotive head end power is not supplying power to the train;
b) All power cables between coaches are connected, the safety control loop is
closed; and
c) The Wayside station located next to the track should have its control panel
and all doors facing the adjacent service road.
4.7.2 Wayside Power Energy Management System (WPEMS)
The rolling stock is equipped with temperature control that has regular and energy-
saving setback settings. The rolling stock Energy Saving Mode can be enabled or
disabled by WPEMS during layover through a plugin connection.
The WPEMS functionality shall include:
a) Monitor Outside Air Temperature (OAT);
b) Adjust pre-service warming and cooling time based on OAT;
c) Avoid energy consumption spikes during pre-service warming and cooling;
d) Monitor and analyze each wayside station load to avoid wayside feeder
breaker and main breaker overload tripping by enabling/disabling energy-
saving mode;
e) Information management, including monitoring, archiving, and trending of
voltage, current and power consumption for each wayside station, OAT,
fuses, main and feeder breakers status, direct current (DC) power status;
and
f) Communicate and exchange information with WPEMS Server located at
Willowbrook Rail Maintenance Facility (Willowbrook) in accordance with
Metrolinx I&IT Communication requirements.

4.8 Security Measures

4.8.1 Fencing and Gates
For perimeter fences adjacent to a track, a minimum distance of 3.8 m shall be
provided between the adjacent Layover track center and fence line.
For exterior electrical and mechanical equipment yards such as substation yards
containing high voltage transformers and emergency backup generators, fencing
shall be topped with barbed wires which angle outward (i.e., away from the yard).
Any use of barbed wire along perimeter fencing shall ensure the barbed wire
resides within Metrolinx property lines and shall comply with local Municipal
guidelines.
Based on property line information, easements onto neighbouring properties (e.g.,
Local Municipalities, CN, and CP) may be required to completely secure the
perimeter and restrict public access.
Pedestrian gates shall be turnstile.

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Trainman gates shall have an electrical contact relay provision and Metrolinx
Security Vendor of record proximity card reader and PIN pad.
“Often” used gates are assumed to be opened and closed at least 20 to 30 times
per day or approximately 10,000 cycles per year. Any entry point identified as used
"often" (including the entry points with less than 20 cycles per day) shall utilize fully
automated gate systems. This method will enhance public safety and Metrolinx
assets security.
Vehicular access gate openings shall have a minimum clear drive-through opening
of 4.5 m wide for unidirectional traffic.
A 6.0 m opening for bi-directional traffic shall be provided if site physical limitations
permit.
Ramp slopes shall be re-graded to yield a maximum slope of 8%. A slope of 6% is
ideal and shall be attempted where physically and economically feasible.
A minimum overhead clearance of 4.5 m shall be provided.
The minimum gate entry queue length shall be 25.0 m to allow for full-length flatbed
delivery trucks plus the gooseneck gate control pedestals.
Gate opening time shall not exceed 6.0 seconds.
Automated gates shall have a manual override.
The opening direction of automatic swing gates shall be in such a manner that the
flow of vehicle traffic is not impeded.
4.8.2 Access Control and Intrusion Detection
All gates shall be lockable and only accessible by train crews, maintenance crews
and other personnel authorized by Metrolinx.
All gates that require electrical operation shall have local and remote capabilities
(addressing access control, CCTV, intercom, data, and power requirements).
a) CCTV shall be by Fixed type cameras at all controlled entry points.
Facilities that require a security gate to gain entry shall include an access control
system, two-way communication to Metrolinx Security Office and CCTV monitoring
of the gate.
4.8.3 Surveillance Systems
The following areas shall have Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) coverage:

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a) Entrance and exit gates;

b) Along and between parked trains;
c) Entrance to all buildings;
d) Outdoor high voltage substations;
e) Entrance to staff quarters;
f) Communications room/cabinet;
g) Wayside power stations, if not covered by CCTV cameras located at ends of
consist;
h) Entire length of consist, this will need one CCTV camera at each end
looking in;
i) Inside vestibule and exit of entry/exit doors;
j) Entire fenced perimeter 100% via fixed cameras, with a minimum of one
strategically located PTZ to assist with live event coverage; and
k) Waste management areas.

4.9 Locomotive Layover and Servicing Area

4.9.1 General
The locomotive end of each layover/servicing track shall have wayside power,
compressed air, water service and spill containment.
Note: See the Spill Containment paragraph for details.
Metrolinx will inform the Contracted Party if fixed locomotive fueling and sanding
installations are required.
4.9.2 Locomotive wayside power station shall be designed in accordance with the Train
Wayside Power section.
4.9.3 Locomotive Sanding
Locomotive sanding systems shall consist of a diluted phase conveyance system
shall be designed to transport dry sand of a density of 1600 kg/m3 (100 lb/ ft3) with
a mesh size of 0.425 mm, and the diluted phase pneumatic conveying system shall
be capable of conveying sand at an hourly average conveying rate of 600 kg (1320
lb) per hour.
Locomotive sanding systems shall consist of a diluted phase conveyance system
comprised of the following:

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a) One storage silo;

b) One silo loading blower;
c) Two silo pod systems;
d) Two transporters;
e) Sand stations consist of two reservoirs and one sand station blower
f) One air compressor;
g) Control modules, instrumentation, and controls; and
h) Sand conveying lines and piping.
Sanding System noise level shall be in compliance with AREMA requirements and
NPC-300 Noise Standard.
4.9.4 Sand Delivery Equipment
The sanding system shall have a sand delivery truck unloading station in compliance
with AREMA MRE.
4.9.5 Sand measuring and recording systems.
The measuring of sand available in the storage silo shall be done by a volumetric
method (level of sand in the silo) or by weight measurement (load cells on silo
structural supports). Analog sand volume measurement is preferable.
A system monitoring the sand level in the silo shall be provided.
The sand monitoring system shall include a display of the sand level and alarms
indicating a full and empty silo. That information shall be displayed at the sand
delivery station.
4.9.6 Sand Storage Facility Capacity
The sand is stored in a silo. The size of the silo depends on the sand consumption
at each location. The AREMA recommends a silo with a capacity representing two
weeks of consumption plus the capacity of the delivery vehicle if delivery is made
by truck.
4.9.7 Sand Storage Facility Replenishment Considerations
For truck delivery, the area around the silo shall provide enough space for sand
delivery trucks to get in and out safely, preferably without backing out.
4.9.8 Sand Distribution System
The diluted phase pneumatic conveying system shall be capable of conveying sand
at an hourly average conveying rate of 600 kg (1320 lb) per hour.
The silo shall convey sand to two silo pod systems by gravity.
The diluted phase pneumatic conveying system shall then convey sand in batch

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mode to all sanding stations.

Above-ground sand conveying lines (all components should be of stainless steel
and have interior ceramics coating) should be considered.
A Programable Logic Controller (PLC) shall monitor the sand level at every station
and sequence sand deliveries.
Pods shall work in tandem, and any of the pods shall be able to supply sand to any
sanding station.
A blower at each sanding station shall convey sand from the station reservoirs to the
locomotive through a hose and nozzle system.
Where practical, each sanding station shall have additional gravity sand loading
capability from the station’s sand hopper to the locomotive tank.
Sanding stations shall be equipped with platforms at each end and on both sides of
the locomotives to allow the operator to safely reach (or access) the locomotive sand
box filler traps.
Each sand station pod should have a minimum capacity of 1 m3.
4.9.9 Sanding system PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
requirements
Sanding system PLC should have a minimum of 15-inch touch screen.
Metrolinx requires that:
a) Sanding system PLC shall be integrated with existing BAS/SCADA system
or have its own SCADA; and
b) Stand-alone sanding SCADA system shall be accessible over Metrolinx
intranet.
Sanding System BAS/SCADA User Graphical Interface shall provide the following
minimum required information:
a) Distribution system, compressor, air blower status and logs;
b) System compressed air pressure value and logs;
c) All valves' status and logs;
d) Main silo fill cycle Start/Finish time sand volume/weight delivered;
e) Main silo and hoppers' current sand levels and logs in analog format;
f) Each hopper fill cycle Start/Finish time, sand volume/weight delivered; and
g) Optional - each locomotive ID, fill cycle Start/Finish time, sand
volume/weight delivered).
Above-ground sand conveying lines (all components should be of stainless steel
and shall have interior ceramics coating) shall be considered.

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All trend logs shall be available in table and graphical formats.

All trend logs intervals and delta shall be user-adjustable.
All equipment graphical representation images, status screens, and flow diagram
design shall be approved by Metrolinx.
All active alarms and warnings information shall be saved by Sanding System
SCADA and should be available in table format.
Each alarm and warning record shall have its ID#, activation date and time, status (is
it active now) and link to troubleshooting information.
The Sanding System PLC touch screen should provide the same equipment status
information as SCADA.
PLC trending logs shall keep 48-hour worth of data.
Screens with interactive troubleshooting/diagnostic information and PLC inputs &
outputs status shall be available.
4.9.10 Sand Spill Prevention
The sanding system shall monitor the timing and amount of sand delivered to each
sand hopper to prevent sand spills due to equipment malfunction.
Each sand hopper shall have an analog sand weight measuring sensor.
Sand system PLC shall compare sand delivery time vs. sand amount/weight
delivered and generate a warning or stop sand delivery to the hopper if it takes too
long to fill the hopper or if the hopper is filled too often for a given period.
4.9.11 Sand Spill Containment
A grit chamber shall be installed on the drain system at the sanding facility.
Dust produced by silica sand can be harmful if inhaled by employees. The system
shall be designed to minimize the dust produced during sand transfer by capturing
dust at the source and by applying proper air filtration.
4.9.12 Locations and Accessibility to Locomotives
All locations equipped with fixed sanding and fuelling, facilities shall be integrated
into a service station concept.
4.9.13 Fixed Fuelling System
The fixed fueling system shall have the following equipment installed as a minimum:

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a) The fuel storage tanks.

b) An unloading pad for tank trucks fuel deliveries.
c) A fuel distribution system to deliver fuel from the storage tanks to
locomotives, see paragraphs Minimum required locomotive fuel stations
equipment and Fuel Management System (FMS) for more details.
d) Where a fuel dispensing station for emergency use only is required for
Metrolinx bus fleet, the bus emergency fueling station shall be provided in
accordance with Metrolinx Bus Operations Instructions.
e) An electrical room;
f) A control room;
g) Leak detection system;
h) Spill containment system; and
i) The pump house. The pump house shall have a combination of fuel pumps,
motorized valves and other equipment that would allow to:
1) Unload fuel from tank trucks; and
2) Deliver fuel to locomotives.
Fixed fueling system characteristics will vary by location. The contracted Party shall
provide a consistent approach to the following elements of the system:
a) Fuel storage capacity;
b) Pump capacity;
c) Size of piping; and
d) The number of fueling points adapted to the number of locomotives
serviced at each location.
4.9.14 Fuel Storage Tanks
The Contracted Party shall provide above-ground fuel storage tanks. However,
underground reservoirs can be provided on Metrolinx instruction.
Above-ground fuel storage tanks shall be equipped with heating system. The
heating system shall keep diesel fuel temperature above -15 ºC before it is pumped
through the pump house filters.
The Contracted Party shall provide concrete diking capable of holding 100% of the
total tanks capacity of above-ground reservoirs.
Contracted Party shall provide double-walled underground tanks equipped with a
leak detection system between the inner and outer walls.
Contracted Party shall ensure the following:

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a) Above-ground and underground fuel storage tanks are constructed and

inspected as per TSSA regulations;
b) Diked areas have a pit for collecting stormwater;
c) Pit drains have a valve with a physical lock-out mechanism;
d) Stormwater from the pit is drained into OGS;
e) Fuel storage tanks’ leak detection system is integrated with the tank level
monitoring system and generates an alarm when a leak is detected; and
f) The total tank capacity shall be enough to provide a 7-day safety stock.
4.9.15 Fuel Unloading to Storage Tanks
Contracted Party shall ensure that the Fuel Unloading System has the following
capabilities:
a) Fuel delivery to site storage tanks can be done by semi-trailer tankers with
a capacity of 50,000 l and by B-train, consisting of a tractor pulling two tank
trailers in tandem.
b) Transfer from the tank truck to site storage shall be achieved through a
hose and piping system, two alternating pumps, an air eliminator and a
metering system.
c) Each pump shall maintain at least 1000 l/min fuel flow rate.
d) The unloading pad is also used for fueling buses in emergency situations
and unloading Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) from tank trucks to a storage
tank.
e) The unloading pad is designed to collect any fuel or urea spilled from the
truck during the transfer operation and fuel and urea spilled during the bus
fuelling operation.
f) Spills are directed to a fuel storage tank catch basin and to an oil/water
separator.
4.9.16 Fuel Delivery to Locomotives
The Contracted Party shall ensure that the Fuel Dispensing System:
a) Pumps fuel from storage tanks to locomotives using double-walled piping,
equipped with leak detection equipment.
b) Dispensed fuel volume is measured after passing through an air eliminator.
c) Three alternating pumps are used for locomotive fueling.
d) Optimal fuel delivery system pressure is maintained during locomotive
fueling.
e) Optimal fuel delivery system pressure and emergency shut-off pressure are
determined during fueling system design.

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Based on demand, the fuel system PLC shall control the number of working fuel
dispensing pumps and their speed to maintain optimal pressure.
The Pump house pressure relief valve shall be set above optimal system pressure
and below emergency shut-off pressure.
PLC shall automatically shut off all fuel dispensing pumps if fuel delivery system
pressure stays at or above the Emergency Shutoff Pressure level for 2 seconds or
longer.
The contracted Party shall provide the following minimum set of requirements for
locomotive fuel station equipment:
a) Interactive user terminal;
b) Emergency shear valve;
c) The emergency stop button is easily accessible to the operator to shut-off
the pump in case of an emergency;
d) Two fuel line isolation valves;
e) Automatic fire suppression system;
f) Pressure relief equipment with slop tank;
g) Slop tank capacity shall be 1000 l minimum;
h) The fuel level in the slop tank shall be monitored by the fuel system PLC
and by the fuel station slop tank control panel;
i) Fuel system PLC and the slop tank control panel shall generate:

1) Slop tank 50% full warning; and

2) Slop tank 90% full alarm.
j) Spill containment system; and
k) Adjustable fuel flow in a range from 600 l/min to 1000 l/min.
Contracted Party shall ensure that:
a) Fuel is delivered to locomotives through articulated pipes and hoses
supporting a nozzle that mechanically locks to an adaptor on the
locomotive fuel tank during the fueling operation;
b) Snyder fuel nozzles or approved by Metrolinx equivalent are used;
c) To prevent accidental fuel spillage, fuelling nozzles are equipped with
pressure-sensing automatic shut-off features; and
d) Per site requirements and restrictions, fueling hoses are supplied with hose
reels or fuel cranes for ease of use and organization.
4.9.17 Fuel Management System (FMS)

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A Fuel Management System (FMS) provides integrated features, functions, and

services to:
a) Measure the quantity of fuel delivered to site storage;
b) Measure the quantity of fuel delivered to each vehicle;
c) Control fuel system pressure. See Section 4.10.16 for more details;
d) Make fuel reconciliation reports between stock takes, fuel deliveries and
issues;
e) Calculate the volume differential between the actual temperature and a
reference temperature of 15 ºC;
f) Forecast the fuel reordering point; and
g) Communicate and exchange information with the Central Fuel
management System located at Willowbrook.
Each transaction shall receive a unique identification number and date/time tagged
and identifiable to the person initiating the transaction (employee number, swipe
card).
The transaction shall be identified to the locomotive or DMU number, Employee ID
and the fuel dispensing station ID.
Fuel Management System shall be included based on consultation with Metrolinx
as it pertains to the specific project at hand.
Fuel Management System controls, and data logging should be integrated with BAS
based on Metrolinx recommendations.
Communicate and exchange information with the Central Fuel management System
located at Willowbrook.
4.9.18 Piping
The Contracted Party shall ensure all buried piping, or any other elements of the
Fuel Oil System shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Metrolinx
Specification 231113 – Fuel Oil System.
The Contracted Party shall provide a leak detection system using probes installed
between the inner and outer pipe walls shall be provided.
The Contracted Party shall ensure that the buried outer metal pipe shall have
cathodic protection in accordance with ISO 15589-1:2015 Petroleum,
petrochemical and natural gas industries — Cathodic protection of pipeline systems
or equivalent anticorrosion protection.
4.9.19 Urea Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System
The Contracted Party shall provide a urea DEF system with the following equipment
installed as a minimum:

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a) Urea storage tanks.

b) An unloading station for tank truck deliveries.
c) A distribution system to deliver urea from the storage tanks to locomotives.
d) Where a DEF dispensing station for emergency use by Metrolinx bus fleet
is required, the station shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with Metrolinx Bus Operations Instructions.
Contracted Party shall provide pumps that shall be required to:
a) Unload urea from tank trucks.
b) Deliver urea to locomotives; and
c) Deliver urea to busses for emergencies.
4.9.20 Urea Storage Tanks
The Contracted Party shall provide above-ground fuel storage tanks. However,
underground reservoirs can be provided on Metrolinx instruction.
For above-ground reservoirs, the Contracted Party shall provide concrete diking
capable of holding 100% of the total tanks capacity or 110% of any singular tank,
whichever is greater.
Contracted Party shall ensure the following:
a) Diked areas shall have pit for collecting stormwater;
b) The pit drain shall have a valve with a physical lock-out mechanism; and
c) Stormwater from the pit shall be drained into OGS.
The Contracted Party shall provide underground tanks that shall be double-walled
and equipped with a leak detection system between the inner and outer walls.
4.9.21 Urea Unloading to Storage Tanks
The preferred method for DEF delivery to the site storage tank is by tank trucks.
Transfer from tank truck to site storage is achieved through a hose and piping
system, pumps, and metering system.
A station shall be provided at the DEF unloading pad to unload urea.
4.9.22 Urea Delivery to Locomotives
Contracted Party shall provide a station at the DEF unloading pad to unload urea
from tank tracks.
Contracted Party shall ensure that the transfer from the tank truck to site storage is
achieved through a hose and piping system, pumps, and metering system.
Contracted Party shall ensure a hose reel, retractable hose, nozzle system, and
metering system are used for DEF delivery to locomotives.

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4.9.23 Urea Piping

Contracted Party shall ensure the following:
a) Urea piping and hoses system is equipped with pressure relief equipment;
b) All piping transporting urea is heat traced.
c) All buried piping transporting urea is double-walled.
d) Leakage detection system using probes installed between the inner and
outer pipe walls is provided.
e) Buried outer metal pipe should have cathodic protection or equivalent
anticorrosion protection.
4.9.24 Spill Containment System
Spill protection shall consist of a combination of drip trays (structural concrete slab
or prefabricated), drainage network, oil-water separators and oil stop valves.
Piping, hoses, and pumps shall be mounted on concrete slabs, sloped toward a
drain connected to the oil-water separator system.
In addition to the spill protection systems listed above, secondary means of
containment shall be installed in the form of an underground liner made of
Bentonite clay or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). These secondary containment
systems protect the surrounding soils and waterways from any oil that is not
captured by the drip trays and non-permeable concrete pads surrounding the drip
tray area.
4.9.25 Drip Trays
Drip tray design shall include reinforced concrete structural slabs and stainless steel
or Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) pans incorporating curbs and end dams.
The key function of the drip trays is to capture all fluids which drip from a locomotive
body and running gear. All working platforms adjacent to fueling operations shall
be designed to drain into drip trays.
Thus, concrete slabs supporting locomotive fuel dispensing equipment next to a
drip tray shall be sloped so that any accidental releases will drain into drip trays, or
any spray of fluids beyond the horizontal extent of the drip tray is more likely to be
captured.
The drip trays shall have integral grating systems which create a level, non-slip
surface and may be required to allow for structural loading depending on the site-
specific requirements.
The drip trays, adjacent roads and walkways shall form a uniform, integral safe
working area free of slip and trip hazards.
4.9.26 Oil Water Separator (OWS)
OWS shall be used to separate/remove hydrocarbon fluids and settle out any

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contaminated grit that is washed off with rainfall and snowmelt runoff from drip
trays. There are two broad levels of treatment that shall be used in combination,
flotation, and coalescence:
a) Flotation is based upon the lower density of most hydrocarbon fluids than
water. Flotation separation usually serves as well to settle out coarse
particulate that is heavier than water.
b) Coalescing separators are based upon a high surface-area media within a
laminar flow of the contaminated water. Fine oil droplets are attracted to
the surfaces, where they coalesce, and form oil droplets, which then can
detach from the surfaces and be removed by flotation.
4.9.27 OWS hydrocarbon level monitoring equipment
OWS-s shall have analog hydrocarbon level monitoring equipment/panel capable
of generating an ‘OIL DETECTED’ (5 to 20 mm of hydrocarbon) warning, ‘HIGH OIL
LEVEL’ (>20 mm of hydrocarbon) alarm, ‘PANEL/PROBE SELF-CHECK FAIL’ alarm.
Hydrocarbon level monitoring panel shall have an adjustable timer for sensor and
panel self-check.
Hydrocarbon sensors that require cleaning and soaking in a special solution after
exposure to hydrocarbon fluids shall not be used.
OWS hydrocarbon level monitoring panel shall be able to send alarms and warnings
through Metrolinx Security Vendor of record to appropriate maintenance
personnel.
4.9.28 Oil Stop Valves
Oil Stop Valves are the last line of defence and shall be used to contain and prevent
catastrophic, large-volume spills from entering waterways or stormwater
management systems.
The motorized Oil Stop Valve shall be installed before OWS and controlled by the
OWS control panel or fuel system PLC.
Gravity Operation Oil Stop Valve shall be installed after OWS.
4.9.29 Direct to Locomotive (DTL) fueling
For the Layovers with DTL service or with potential DTL service, the Contracted Party
shall provide a system that has designated fueling locations with concrete pad for
fuelling trucks and a spill containment system, see paragraphs Spill containment
system, Drip trays, Oil Water Separators (OWS), OWS hydrocarbon level monitoring
equipment and Oil stop valves for spill containment system design details.
4.9.30 Self-Contained Compressed Air Supply and Distribution System
Contracted Party shall provide a compressed air system for the layover facility
supplies compressed air for train air brakes comprising of:

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a) Two single-stage, air-cooled, oil-injected rotary screw compressors;

b) Each compressor shall be capable of supplying 336 m3/h at 1,000 kPa; and
c) Drive motors, starter, oil system, oil cooler, check valve, air cooled
aftercooler, oil separator, integrated twin tower desiccant air dryer, pre-
filter, after filter, oil/water separator, automatic condensate drain and
electronic regulating control system.
Contracted Party shall ensure a self-contained compressed air supply system in
compliance with the following requirements:
a) Shall supply up to six L12CL train consists.
b) Compressed air shall be at 900-960 kPa (130 to 140 psi) required for the
train air brake system.
c) Air for train air brakes shall conform to ISO 8573-1:2001 Class 2.2.1.
Industrial Grade Air.
d) Train brakes compressed air pressure, and dew point shall be monitored at
the trains' compressed air connection points and logged by BAS/SCADA.
e) All underground and exterior compressed air pipe and fittings shall be 316
stainless steel, ASTM A269.
f) All isolation valves shall be self-venting.
g) Compressed air station shall have a compressed air pressure gage, venting
valve and compressed air dew point indicator.
h) Operator shall vent compressed air until the dew point pilot light indicates
compressed air can be applied to the consist.
i) The compressed air system shall be in its own prefabricated building.
j) The building shall be weather-resistant and installed on a concrete pad.
Contracted Party shall ensure compressed air system building in compliance with
the following requirements:
a) Designed to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Type
3R, 4 or 4X standards and respect the Ontario Building Code requirements.
b) Insulated, heated, ventilated, and air-conditioned.
c) Equipped with a CO2 fire suppression system.
d) Equipped with lighting and an emergency lighting system.
e) The building shall be supplied with a service electrical panel board and a
separate panel board for the compressors and other power equipment.
f) The air piping shall be of stainless steel conform with ASTM A778, type
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g) All hoses shall be Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) certified,
flexible, heavy-duty, reinforced, equipped with swivel coupling to connect
to supply piping, and sized to suit pipe size.
4.9.31 Locomotive Water Hydrant
Contracted Party shall ensure the following:
a) Locomotive water hydrant is a non-freeze ZURN Z1396 Yard Hydrant or
equivalent;
b) Locomotive water hydrant hose connection is 762 mm above-ground and
has a valve and hose fitting at the end for an 18 mm hose;
c) Locomotive water hydrant shall have a 25 mm PVC or copper supply pipe
with thermostat-controlled heat trace for the vertical portion of the hydrant
and pipe below ground;
d) The hose connection shall be located inside a heated stainless-steel
cabinet with a locking hinged door and with enough space inside the
cabinet to store a 10 m long 18 mm water hose;
e) Locomotive water cabinet shall be protected with bollards.

4.10 Coach Layover and Servicing Area

4.10.1 General
Coach layover and servicing area requirements shall follow Metrolinx requirements
defined during the design process.
Contracted Party shall provide systems to ensure the following cleaning and
maintenance activities are performed in a coach layover facility to include as a
minimum:
a) Toilet cleaning;
b) Interior litter pick-up;
c) Interior floor wet mopping;
d) Windows interior on an as-required basis;
e) Stanchion and table cleaning, interior on as required basis; and
f) Interior and exterior graffiti removal;
g) Light bulb replacement;

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h) Brake pad replacement;

i) Replenishment of company literature;
j) Updating advertising materials; and
k) Unscheduled repairs.
4.10.2 Toilet System Servicing
Contracted Party shall provide systems to ensure the following activities can be
performed in a coach layover facility for toilet system servicing as a minimum:
a) Emptying of holding tanks.
b) Replenishment of toilet chemicals and water; and
c) Intermediate holding and subsequent transport to an interim holding
facility, until collection by a third party.
4.10.3 Unscheduled repairs
Contracted Party shall provide systems to ensure the following minor unscheduled
repairs can be performed in the layover facility, including:
a) Individual window replacement.
b) Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning repairs.
c) Brake pad replacement.
d) Door actuator replacement.
e) Door seals replacement; and
f) Inter-car brake hoses and 600 v cables replacement.
Other support services, facilities, and equipment shall be included based on
consultation with Metrolinx as it pertains to the specific project at hand.
4.10.4 Accessibility to rollingstock
Between each track, there shall be a service road at the full length of the layover
tracks to permit access by service support vehicles as well as emergency response
vehicles.
Access shall be provided by means of raised platforms to enter locomotives and
clean windshields, as well as service the locomotive.
Similarly, access to coach windows at both levels shall be provided by portable work
platforms for window cleaning and replacement as needed.
Access shall be provided to below deck running equipment to inspect wheels and
brake pads, as well as service batteries, brake valves and so forth.
4.10.5 Train Storage

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A layover shall accommodate 353 m long L12CL consists.

The Contracted Party shall seek direction from Metrolinx on the overall storage
capacity on a site-by-site basis.
4.10.6 Spares and Consumables Storage
Storage rooms shall be accessible from the exterior for delivery vehicles to allow
regular replenishing of supplies.
Storage rooms shall be located adjacent to the main office with an interior door
connection, unless otherwise directed.
Interior storage size shall be at least 3 m (10 ft) x 4.5 m (15 ft) with a 2.5 m (8 ft) high
roll-up door and a regular pedestrian door.
Floors for material storage areas shall be exposed concrete painted finish.
The location and number of 120 V AC receptacles in the storage room shall be
determined by Metrolinx.
4.10.7 Rail yard track maintenance equipment, track, and signals materials
A small indoor storage area for storage of perishable items and small power
equipment shall be provided. See the Track & Signals Maintenance Facilities
paragraph for more details.
Storage of rail yard track and/or signals maintenance equipment and track materials
shall be based on consultation with Metrolinx as it pertains to the specific project at
hand.
4.10.8 Waste management - chemical toilet effluent tank
The layover facility shall have an interim buried holding tank with a minimum
capacity of 20,000 l, to temporarily store the contents of emptied toilet holding
tanks from the train, until such time as a licensed hauler can take the effluent away
for further processing.
Chemical Toilet Effluent underground tank requirements shall be:
a) A fibreglass tank suitable for chemical toilet effluent storage, double-walled
with leak detection interstitial space monitoring device.
b) A tank shall be installed in accordance with Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) instructions.
c) A tank submittal, buoyancy calculations and strap sizing shall be stamped
by a professional engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario.
d) Minimum allowed distance from the closest structures and rail tracks shall
be calculated as per OEM instructions.
e) Leak testing shall be completed after the tank is installed to confirm the
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f) A tank shall only be installed by a tank specialist contractor, not a general

contractor. A manufacturer-certified inspector or installer shall oversee the
installation and post-install testing.
g) An underground Tank Traffic installation shall be done as per OEM
instructions.
h) An underground Tank: No Traffic installation shall be done as per OEM
instructions; bollards shall be installed around the tank’s perimeter.
i) Surface concrete pad shall be poured on top of the tank to protect the
tank, in accordance with the tank’s OEM instructions.
j) A concrete pad's highest point should be at the center of the pad to move
stormwater away from the tank.
k) An underground tank shall have an access manhole hatch for entry inside
the containment tank no less than 76 cm in diameter, a fibreglass ladder,
accommodations for intake and controls, vents, and connection devices
compatible with sewage haul collection and disposal.
l) An underground tank ground-level access cover shall be no less than 1 m
by 1 m and shall have below surface hinges, compression spring lifting
mechanism, open position locks and closed position locks.
m) An underground Chemical Toilet Effluent Tank’s level monitoring control
panel should be installed in the Sanitary Building. The tank’s leak detection
device shall be monitored by the Tank Level Monitoring panel. Metrolinx
shall have all required means and rights to the program-level monitoring
control system.
n) A control panel shall have the following:
1) Display the tank’s current level information.
2) Tank level monitoring probe. The probe shall be non-contact
(ultrasonic, for example), accessible from outside of the tank for
service, inspections and replacement and shall have analogue output.
3) Float switch installed at tank’s 90% Full level. The float switch shall be
accessible and replaceable from outside of the tank.
4) Adjustable by End User Tank High-Level Warning trigger point (value
between 50% and 70%). It shall activate the warning pilot light and
screen warning message.
5) Tank 90% Full audio alarm with silencing option and flushing beacon
light.
6) At least one tank level analogue output for Metrolinx Security Vendor
of record panel connection.
7) At least one Tank 50% - 70% Full warning N.O./N.C. set of contacts for
Metrolinx Security Vendor of record panel connection.

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8) At least one Tank 90% Full alarm N.O./N.C. set of contacts for
Metrolinx Security Vendor of record panel connection.
9) At least one Tank Leak is Detected alarm N.O./N.C. set of contacts for
Metrolinx Security Vendor of record panel connection.
10) All control panel warnings and alarms shall be logged by local BAS.
11) Panel shall be made of stainless still and have a NEMA 4X rating.
o) Metrolinx Security Vendor of record panel should generate corresponding
notifications to Metrolinx stakeholders.
4.10.9 Waste Management - Sanitary Effluent Tank
The layover facility shall have a buried sanitary effluent holding tank with a minimum
capacity of 20,000 l, if city service is not available.
Sanitary Effluent Underground Tank Requirements shall be:

a) A fibreglass tank suitable for sanitary effluent storage, double-walled with

leak detection interstitial space monitoring device.

Note: See paragraph Chemical Toilet Effluent underground tank requirements for
the Sanitary effluent underground tank requirements.
4.10.10 Waste Management - Waste Oil
Waste oil shall be stored in the above-ground waste oil storage tank.
Underground reservoirs can be used in areas where space is limited or where
aesthetic considerations preclude using above-ground reservoirs.
For the ground reservoir, concrete diking capable of holding 110% of the total tank
capacity shall be provided.
Underground tank shall be double-walled and equipped with a leak detection
system between the inner and outer walls.
4.10.11 Recyclable Materials
A waste disposal building, or compound shall provide accommodation for
recyclable materials.
Details on parts and quantities to be recycled shall be obtained through
consultation with Metrolinx.
4.10.12 Hazardous Materials Disposal
The waste streams that generate hazardous materials include such items as oily
rags, used aerosol cans, empty solvent cans, batteries, used tires, brake hoses and
so forth. Space allocation within the Waste Disposal Building shall be provided for
these items.
4.10.13 Bin and container storage

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Details on types and quantities to be accommodated shall be obtained through

consultation with Metrolinx.
4.10.14 Snow storage, removal, and disposal
The designated sites within the layover facility shall be allocated to store snow
removed from the layover track area, main road, and local service road network.
Each of these snow storage sites shall have a snow melting system with a thermostat
and a catch basin within the site connected to the runoff drainage system described
in Section 4.1.

4.11 Layover Buildings

4.11.1 Staff and Maintenance Building
The staff and maintenance building for layover sites shall contain the following
amenities as a minimum:
a) Male and Female locker rooms;
b) Lunchroom (also used as meeting room);
c) Male and Female washrooms;
d) Eyewash Stations and Drinking Fountains. See GO DRM for more details;
e) Offices;
f) Storage garage (layover vehicles, lifts, supplies, water for the crew);
g) Room or garage for facility and plant services and for maintenance needs;
h) Communications and server room; and
i) Data and phone service.
Layover buildings shall have energy-saving BAS and be designed in accordance
with Metrolinx Sustainable Design Standard.
Metrolinx Rail Operations determines the size of the facility (i.e., the number of trains
being stored), which determines the size and functions within the staff quarters
building.
Where space is limited, it is possible to combine the lunchroom and conference
room together.
The components of the building program for staff quarters shall be designed to be
user-friendly, with access for service and maintenance.
Staff and maintenance buildings’ interior design requirements:

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a) Floors for the material storage area shall be exposed concrete painted epoxy
finish;
b) Floors for all other rooms shall be porcelain tile with 100 mm high base tile.
c) Interior walls that back onto exterior walls shall be concrete blocks with a
latex eggshell enamel painted finish.
d) Office walls in drywall shall be latex enamel painted.
e) Ceiling at the material storage area shall be exposed; and
f) Ceilings for all other rooms shall be 610 mm x 1219 mm (2 ft x 4 ft typ.) or 2
ft x 2 ft T-bar ceiling. Offices shall be sized per Metrolinx corporate
standards, which require a desk and fixed shelving.
The offices shall be equipped with phone lines and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
data lines.
The offices and storage garage shall have the ability to be locked separately from
the rest of the facility.
The communications room (or closet) shall be provided within the staff quarters
building.
There shall be no higher than 208 V rated equipment in the communications room.
The communications room shall require card access and have CCTV monitoring.
The materials storage area shall have the ability to be locked separately from the
rest of the facility.
Washroom facilities shall be provided, and these can be shared with crews and
other staff.
The janitor’s room shall include enough space for a “slop sink” and cleaning
supplies.
It is preferable to have a rail equipment office and a rail equipment storage garage
adjacent to one another. They shall include furniture and shelving, which should not
be shared with crews or other departments.
The rail equipment office and rail equipment storage garage shall have a separate
entry that can be locked off from the rest of the building.
Storage garage shall have drive-through capability with overhead roll-up door
located at each end of the building.
An override crew-key, granting access to the main door lockset of the staff quarters
building shall be provided.
The current edition of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
shall be fully implemented throughout the facility; all building areas shall be
designed accordingly.

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4.11.2 Sanitary Building

Sanitary building shall have drive-through capability with overhead roll-up door
located at each end of the building.
Sanitary building is used for toilet chemical containers/tanks, DEF tanks, ‘Honey
Wagon,’ tractor and cleaning supplies storage. It shall be a minimum of 13m x 9.5m
in dimension. For Chemical Toilet Effluent underground tank requirements, see the
corresponding paragraph.
Sanitary building shall be equipped with the following:
a) Air quality control and ventilation.
b) Air quality control monitors CO and NO2 levels, generates visual (beacon
light) and sound alarms and starts the building ventilation system.
c) Eyewash and shower station.
d) Building drain that is connected to the underground sanitary tank.
e) Fittings for discharging ‘Honey Wagon’ substance into underground
sanitary tank; and.
f) Mop and slop sinks.
4.11.3 Storage Building
The Storage Building shall be a minimum of 13 m x 7 m.
The Storage building shall have a cement epoxy coated floor, heating, lighting, and
ventilation systems, a 10 m2 storage area with an overhead roll-up panel door for
cleaning supplies, an area with an overhead roll-up panel door for areal lift parking,
supplies, tools, equipment, and materials storage.
4.11.4 Electrical Substation
Note: See the Substation Building section and GO DRM for electrical substation
design requirements.
4.11.5 Roof Fall Protection
All buildings 3 m or higher with serviceable equipment on the roof shall have
adequate roof perimeter protection–parapet, and guardrails.
Protection-parapet and Guardrails shall be designed and installed to provide a
barrier preventing a worker from falling from the edge of a surface.
The location and position of serviceable equipment shall have adequate clearance
from the roof edge (min. 3.0 m).

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5 Rail Maintenance Facilities

5.1 Drainage
Note: See Rail Layover Drainage section and subsections for drainage requirements.

5.2 Roads
Note: See Rail Layover Roads section and subsections for road requirements.

5.3 Parking Lots

Note: See Rail Layover Parking Lots section and subsections for parking lot
requirements.

5.4 Walkways
Note: See Rail Layover Walkways section and subsections for walkway requirements.

5.5 Crossings
Note: See Rail Layover Crossings section and subsections for crossing requirements.

5.6 Power Distribution Equipment

Note: Refer to GO DRM Electrical Technical Requirements for power distribution
equipment requirements.

5.7 Site Lighting and Lightning Protection

Note: Refer to GO DRM, DS-05 Sustainable Design Standard and Metrolinx
Specification 265000 – Lighting and Controls for general and task lighting
requirements and lightning protection requirements.

5.8 Security Measures

Note: See Security Measures section for security measures requirements.

5.9 Rollingstock Maintenance Center – Integral

Facilities
5.9.1 Progressive Maintenance Bay for Indoor Maintenance - Size and Capacity
The Progressive maintenance bay shall be at least 364 m long to accommodate an
L12CL (2 locomotives, 11 coaches and 1 cab car) train. See Section 3.4 for train
length details. Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.

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5.9.2 Accessibility to Rolling Stock

Provisions shall be made to provide full-length coach and locomotive access to the
sides, roof and below-deck equipment and underneath, via recessed pits.
Access to locomotives’ doors and coaches’ doors shall not be obstructed by
platform-level structures and installations.
At least a 1 m wide strip along the platform edge shall be free of any installations to
provide unobstructed and safe movement of service carts along the pit.
Additional hi-rail battery-powered safety platforms shall be provided to service
locomotive nose equipment (such as windshield wipers and headlights).
An overhead fall protection system shall be provided over the entire length of tracks
and configured so that it will not hinder the movement of the overhead crane.
5.9.3 Progressive Maintenance Bay Materials Handling
Provisions shall be made to provide full-length overhead bridge cranes with 1 t to 3
t loading capacity to facilitate the replacement of coach roof-mounted equipment.
Forklift truck access shall also be provided along all maintenance platforms.
5.9.4 Progressive Maintenance Bay Janitorial Stations
Provisions shall be made to provide a janitorial station at every coach position along
the maintenance bay.
The janitorial station shall have, as a minimum, a floor-level slop or mop sink with a
hot and cold domestic water supply and a high-stability (24-hour) Aqueous Ozone
Cleaning System.
5.9.5 Progressive maintenance bay building support services
Provisions shall be made to provide at least two de-ionized water stations per
maintenance bay.
Typical service stations for each coach shall include retractable hoses with shutoff
valves and quick-connect fittings for potable water, compressed air, de-icing/hot
water, and toilet chemicals.
The hose reels requirements shall be:
a) Compressed air rewind motor with a fingertip control valve with integral
back pressure relief;
b) Hose rollers and hose stop;
c) Adjustable steel strap lined with brake pad material; and
d) Toilet chemical hose reel components and fittings are made of stainless
steel.
The Consultant and Contractor shall seek guidance from Metrolinx concerning
additional hose reels and hose requirements.

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5.9.6 Progressive Maintenance Bay Compressed Air Supply and Distribution

The air compressors shall be capable of producing enough volume of air to meet
the needs of the facility.
Compressed air at 900- 960 kPa (130-140 psi) is required for the train air brake
systems and at 700-760 kPa (100-110 psi) for shop equipment and tools.
Progressive maintenance bay compressed air system requirements:
a) Air for train air brakes shall conform to ISO 8573-1:2001 Class 2.2.1
Industrial Grade Air;
b) Air used strictly within the shops shall conform to ISO 8573-1:2001 Class
2.3.2 Industrial Grade Air;
c) Train brakes compressed air pressure, and dew point shall be monitored at
the trains' compressed air connection points and logged by BAS/SCADA;
d) All underground and exterior compressed air pipe and fittings shall be 316
stainless steel, ASTM A269; and
e) All isolation valves shall be self-venting.
Provisions shall be made to provide train air brakes and shop equipment
compressed air distribution and supply outlets at each coach and locomotive
position within the maintenance bay pits and shop equipment compressed air
supply outlets at every second coach along the maintenance bay platforms.
Compressed air station for brakes shall have a compressed air pressure gauge,
venting valve and compressed air dew point indicator.
Operator shall vent compressed air until the dew point pilot light indicates
compressed air can be applied to the consist.
Noise levels immediately outside the air compressor enclosure shall not exceed 65
dBA.
Note: Additional guidance and requirements are found in the AREMA MRE.
5.9.7 Progressive Maintenance Bay De-Icing System
A hot water de-icing system shall be used to cut ice from the coaches and
locomotives undercarriage.
The Consultant or Contractor shall seek guidance from Metrolinx concerning de-
icing system water pressure and temperature range, required supplied volume and
station layout on PM platforms.
5.9.8 Progressive Maintenance Bay Exhaust Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2

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Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.
Air quality shall be monitored and logged by BAS. The exhaust fume extraction
system shall be controlled by BAS and should start automatically if higher than
normal CO and NO2 levels are detected.
Operators shall be able to start the exhaust fume extraction system in manual mode
and keep it running for an adjustable period.
Progressive maintenance bay exhaust fume extraction system sequence of
operation
a) The operation shall be dictated by the following limits:

Table 5: CO Threshold Alarms/Limits

CO Threshold Alarms /Limits (PPM)

Upper Limit Alarm 100

Start Ventilation 40

Low Limit Alarm 25

Table 6: NO2 Threshold Alarms/Limits

NO2 Threshold Alarms /Limits (PPM)

Upper Limit Alarm 3

Start Ventilation 1

Low Limit Alarm 0.75

b) Exhaust fans assigned to the area with CO and/or NO2 levels reaching the
“Start ventilation” threshold shall start operation until CO and NO2 level
drops below the “Low limit alarm” threshold for at least 10 min. An alarm
shall be generated by the BAS and sent to the Operator workstations
(OWS) if the upper limit threshold is reached.
5.9.9 Progressive maintenance bay welding receptacles
The welding receptacles 600 V, 60 A, 3 pole, 4 wire-configuration shall be with the
following features:

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a) Fusible mechanical interlock;

b) Industrial specification grade - nonconductive, watertight, corrosion and
impact resistant;
c) Hinged access door with windows allows clear viewing of blown-fuse LED
indicators and provides fast, easy access to fuse pullers; and
d) Pass & Seymour catalogue number PS460MIR5W (Series II – North
American) or approved equal.
5.9.10 Progressive maintenance bay wayside power
Provisions shall be made to have wayside power for the consist with a wayside
station (a wayside station consists of wayside power, compressed air, and water
supplies) positioned preferably at each locomotive location or, if not practical, at
each cab-car location.
See Rail Layover Facilities, and Train Wayside power section for wayside power
requirements.
The wayside power system shall be designed as per GO Transit engineering
wayside power drawings.
5.9.11 Wayside Power Energy Management System (WPEMS)
Note: See Wayside Power Energy Management System (WPEMS) section for
WPEMS details.
5.9.12 Progressive maintenance bay central vacuum system for locomotive
Provisions shall be made to provide a wet/dry central vacuum system and
connection point at the locomotive.
5.9.13 Progressive maintenance bay industrial central vacuum system
The system unit shall be a DuroVac Platform type, Model DVR15-300 or equivalent,
approved by Metrolinx.
DuroVac DVR vacuum producer shall be an FPZ, high performance, regenerative
type, Model K09-MS; and this exhauster shall be driven with a 15 Hp TEFC 575 V-3-
60 premium efficiency motor and shall generate 13.3 m3 (470 ft3) and 67 kPa (10.3
in Hg) vacuum continuously and consist of:
a) High-quality cast aluminum housing and impeller;
b) Silencers on the inlet and exhaust to operate below NC70 or 79 dBA;
c) Automatic vacuum relief; and
d) 0-30 in Hg vacuum gauge.
Inline filter shall protect the vacuum producer differential pressure gauge. The
entire unit shall be mounted on an extra heavy-duty frame and shall feature the
following:

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a) Filter separator with 5.7 m2 (61.6 ft2) of filter area, grounded, with an
efficiency of 99.9% at 0.5 microns;
b) Effective manual filter shaker assembly;
Note: The filter sub-system shall be designed so that the filters do not need
to be shaken clean until the storage canister is filled, even with super-fine
powders.
c) Large service access door;
d) Integrated 102 L (27.0-gal) material storage canister;
e) Vacuum equalizer to allow lining of the canister with garbage bags (bags
by others);
f) Heavy-duty steel structural frame, central vacuum type; and
g) Fabricated of heavy plate steel, designed to withstand 40 kPa (18 in Hg).
Controls and instrumentation shall include:
a) Across-the-line starter for the 11.2 kW (15 Hp) vacuum producer motor,
575 V AC- 3 phase - 60 Hz;
b) Locking rotary disconnect with circuit breakers;
c) 575V/120 V AC 1 phase - 60 Hz control voltage transformer;
d) Green system run light;
e) Green system Start pushbutton;
f) Red system Stop pushbutton; and
g) One panel upgrade, Start-Stop dry contacts, 120V ULC / CSA / ETLc
labelled.
The starter and control panel for each system shall be NEMA 4.
Accessories, adapters, and controls shall be included with each DVR15-300:
a) Vacuum Equalization Kit;
b) Adapter, Inlet Flange, 4 in x 3.5 in OD, C.S. Black;
c) Top Hat Separator to be non-ferrous, galvanized or 316SS material;
d) Lined 30 gal open Top Steel Drum w/steel dolly. Drum to be non-ferrous,
galvanized or 316SS material;
e) Vacuum equalizer drum kit; and
f) Starter and control panel, dry contacts & remote station.
The vacuum shall be connected to a monitoring system which sends the status of
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point on its location.

The vacuum system shall include a SCADA-based telemetry system, or similar
remote-control system, which shall incorporate local control, alarm, and logging
system.
5.9.14 Progressive Maintenance Bay Central Toilet Servicing Systems
Provisions shall be made to provide a toilet chemical dispensing system and both
vacuum and gravity toilet waste drainage removal distribution system and
connection outlet at each coach and locomotive position along the maintenance
bay.
5.9.15 Progressive Maintenance Bay Central Toilet Chemical Dispensing Systems
For the toilet chemical dispensing system, two distribution systems shall be
provided: one for the coaches, connected to above ground solution tank and
downstream mixing tank, and the other one for the locomotives.
All stainless-steel storage tanks, piping, valves, fittings, joints, and hoses shall be
free of leaks while operating at a maximum rated operating pressure of the delivery
system and during pressure testing.
All components shall be rated for maximum operating pressure of the toilet
chemicals delivery system.
Each tank shall include a real-time tank level monitoring system including high- and
low-level sensors, outdoor high-level visual/audio alarms and overfill prevention
devices to prevent filling the tanks beyond 90% capacity shall be provided.
A low-level sensor adjusted to 10% of tank capacity and to send a “low fluid” signal
to the mixing tank to the main controller shall be provided.
Both toilet chemical systems shall include a minimum of two Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) controlled pumps working in ‘On demand’ mode with a user-
adjustable System Stop timer.
Toilet chemical distribution Start/Stop pushbutton stations shall be installed near
each toilet chemical hose reel.
Toilet chemical pumps shall be sized to provide the following minimum acceptable
flow rates per dispenser:
a) 0.38 L/s for coach toilet chemicals; and
b) 0.63 L/s for locomotive toilet chemicals.
Toilet chemical tanks and pumps shall be installed in the toilet chemical storage
room equipped with spill containment, adequate heat recovery ventilation and
heating.
5.9.16 Progressive maintenance bay traction motor gear oil and locomotive compressor
lubricant servicing systems

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A traction motor gear lubricant distribution system shall have the following
equipment installed as a minimum:
a) A distribution point, consisting of a nozzle, hose and retractable hose reel
located at each spot at locomotive inspection pit level;
b) Traction motor gear oil drums with dispensing pumps and spill
containment platforms located in designated floor spaces in shops nearest
to the locomotive;
c) The locomotive air compressor lubricant drums with dispensing pumps
and spill containment platforms are located in designated floor spaces in
shops nearest to the locomotive;
d) Oil pumps are sized to provide the following minimum acceptable flow
rates per dispenser:
1) 0.063 L/s for Traction Motor Oil; and
2) 0.063 L/s for Locomotive Air Compressor Oil.
5.9.17 Progressive maintenance bay central locomotive supplies servicing system
Provisions shall be made to provide Locomotive services (oil, water, de-ionized
water, locomotive and head End Power (HEP) lubricating oil, locomotive engine
coolant, and HEP antifreeze supply and distribution systems at each locomotive
position along the maintenance bay, accessible from the lower platform.
The Contracted Party, as required by the contract, shall consult with Metrolinx
concerning specific design requirements.
Locomotive lubricating oil, HEP lubricating oil and antifreeze distribution systems
shall have:
a) A distribution point, consisting of a dripless distribution nozzle, hose, and
reel at each spot;
b) A distribution system comprising pumps and piping;
c) Underground fibreglass, double wall oil storage tanks built to Underwriter
Laboratories of Canada (ULC) listed specification, ULC-S655 and conform
to Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground
Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum
Products;
d) Real-time tank level monitoring system including high- and low-level
sensors, outdoor high-level visual/audio alarms and overfill prevention
devices to prevent filling the tanks beyond 90% capacity: and
e) Two PLC-controlled pumps, working in ‘On demand’ mode with a user-
adjustable system stop timer. Distribution Start/Stop pushbutton stations
should be installed near each corresponding hose reel.
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engine lubricating oil storage and distribution systems for other types of engines
(head-end power or DMUs), based on fleet assignment and volumes of lubricant
used.
The lube oil and antifreeze pumps shall be sized to provide the following minimum
acceptable flow rates per dispenser:
a) 0.63 L/s for Main Engine Lubricant; and
b) 0.38 L/s for common HEP and Tier 4 Engine lubricant/antifreeze.
5.9.18 Progressive Maintenance Bay Roll-up Doors
Progressive maintenance bay roll-up doors shall be equipped with air curtains.
Note: see GO DRM par. Air Curtain for design details
Progressive maintenance bay roll-up door opening shall be a minimum of 6100 mm
high and 4500 mm wide.
Progressive maintenance bay roll-up door control panel shall be installed on the
interior wall, 1.5m above the ground, within 1m from the roll-up door’s frame and
shall have:
a) OPEN, CLOSE and EMERGENCY STOP buttons.
b) Door PLC status screen with the following minimum required information:
1) Status: In Service or Maintenance Required;
2) Diagnostics page;
3) Alarms and warning page; and
4) Open/Close cycles statistics.
c) Automatic Closing ON/OFF switch with Automatic Closing is ON pilot light.
Progressive maintenance bay roll-up Doors Automatic Closing Sequence of
Operation shall follow the requirements below:
a) Doors Automatic Closing Operation shall be controlled by BAS;
b) BAS shall enable Automatic Closing when Outside Air Temperature is
below the adjustable point,12 °C should be set as a default value;
c) After the overhead door is opened, it shall stay open for an initial 15
minutes;
d) At the end of the initial 15 minutes, if a train or some other object or person
passes through the door line or a motion near the door is detected, the
closing cycle shall be delayed by an additional 5 min.
e) Safety measures before closing the door:
1) Two minutes (adjustable value) before the door closing green and red
lights on both sides of the door will start flashing;

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2) 30 sec. (adjustable value) before door closure lights on both sides of

the overhead door will turn red;
3) Alarm horn will be ON for 30 seconds (adjustable value) before door
closure, and it will stay ON during door closedown;
4) Motion sensors are installed on both sides of the overhead door to
detect approaching objects or people from both directions;
5) If, during the last 5 minutes of the countdown, the door line is crossed
or motion sensors detect some motion within 5m of the door - the
countdown will be interrupted, and the door will stay open until there
is no more movement, plus an extra 5 min.
5.9.19 Accessibility to Locomotives
A locomotive maintenance shop shall provide accessibility features to support the
following functions:
a) Platforms capable of supporting locomotive equipment and parts (e.g.,
turbochargers, power assemblies), maximum allowed load capacity for
each platform and platform section shall be explicitly outlined by the
platform entry points;
b) Battery-powered high-rail safety platforms for servicing locomotive nose
equipment (such as windshield wipers and headlights); and
c) Overhead fall protection system above all locomotive spots that have roof-
level platforms.
The suggested overhead fall protection system shall be retractable and shall be out
of the way when the overhead crane is required.
5.9.20 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Materials Handling
A locomotive maintenance shop shall provide material handling features to support
the following functions for forklift accessibility to mid and lower-level platforms and
areal lifts for mid-level platforms.
Platform load capacity shall be based on a list of equipment to be used and
materials to be stored on each platform provided by Metrolinx.
The maximum allowed load capacity for each platform and platform section shall be
explicitly outlined by the platform entry point/s.
Floor space shall be provided to store shop tools.
A lockable room and cabinets shall be provided to store some of the tools.
5.9.21 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Traction Motor Case Degreasing/ Cleaning
Equipment
Traction motor gear case cleaning equipment shall have the following equipment
installed as a minimum:

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a) A container to recover the traction motor gear oil when disassembling gear
cases; and
b) A high-pressure spray washer equipped with a fully enclosed cabinet and a
water heating system.
It shall be capable of cleaning at least two complete gear cases simultaneously using
an aqueous alkaline solution.
The wash cycle shall include separate cleaning and rinsing stages.
5.9.22 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Parts Washing System
Parts degreasing and cleaning capabilities shall be provided.
For that purpose, a high-pressure spray-washer equipped with a fully enclosed
cabinet and a water heating system shall be used.
The washing operation shall consist of a cleaning stage, using a hot aqueous
alkaline solution, and a rinsing stage, using fresh water.
5.9.23 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Synchronized Jack Lifting System
Jacking equipment that will allow raising locomotives from the trucks shall be
provided.
For that purpose, portable jacks synchronized by sets of four shall be used.
Jacks shall be positioned at the lifting pad at each corner of the locomotive.
Jacks lifting capacity shall be adapted to the weight of the vehicle.
The shop floor shall be reinforced at jacking locations.
Areas where jacking is allowed shall be clearly marked on the floor.
5.9.24 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Supplies
Supplies outlets shall be grouped in “islands” to facilitate their access on a shop
floor.
5.9.25 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Main Engine Coolant and Head End Power (HEP)
Engine Antifreeze
The shop shall be equipped with a centralized engine coolant mixing, storage,
reclamation, and distribution system that shall have the following equipment
installed as a minimum:

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a) An outlet to supply fresh engine coolant and a drainpipe to drain used

engine coolant at each locomotive spot;
b) A collection system to return used engine coolant from each spot to the
central storage system;
c) A distribution system to supply fresh engine coolant from the storage tank
to each spot; and
d) A centralized treatment system that shall comprise:
1) Separate storage tanks for used and fresh engine coolant;
2) A storage tank for the cooling water treatment;
3) A filtering system for the used engine coolant; and
4) A monitoring and mixing system, allowing for replenishment of the
water treatment of the used engine coolant before transferring it to
the fresh engine coolant tank.
The system shall be designed to suit the specific requirements of each maintenance
facility.
Note: See ‘Locomotive lubricating oil, HEP lubricating oil and antifreeze distribution
systems shall have’ paragraph for HEP engine antifreeze distribution system
requirements.

5.9.26 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Engine Lubricating Oil

Note: See ‘Locomotive lubricating oil, HEP lubricating oil and antifreeze distribution
systems shall have’ paragraph for main and HEP engine lubrication oil distribution
system requirements.
A used engine oil collection system shall have the following equipment installed as
a minimum:
a) Drains located at each spot in the shop;
b) A collection system comprising all pumps, sumps, and collector pipes; and
c) Underground fibreglass, double wall oil storage tanks built to ULC listed
specification, ULC-S655 and conform to Protected Underground Tank
Assemblies for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Tank level shall be monitored by BAS/SCADA.
BAS shall generate a 70% (adjustable value) full warning message and should stop
used engine oil pumping when the tank level is above 90%, the tank is 90% full
visual, and an audible alarm should be generated.
Personnel shall be able to see the alarm strobe light and hear the buzzer.
5.9.27 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Traction Motor Gear Lubricant

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Note: See ‘Locomotive lubricating oil, HEP lubricating oil and antifreeze distribution
systems shall have’ paragraph for traction motor gear lubricant distribution system
requirements.
5.9.28 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Toilet Servicing
Locomotive toilet servicing stations shall be provided in the area of the entrance to
the shop with a minimum of one station per track so toilets can be serviced before
the locomotive is released from the shop.
This toilet servicing system shall be a stand-alone installation or integrated with the
system provided at the progressive maintenance bays.
Note: See Progressive maintenance bay central toilet servicing systems section for
further details.
Locomotive toilet servicing stations shall have the following equipment installed as
a minimum:
a) A dumping station for toilet effluent; and
b) A filling station to replenish the toilet with water and chemicals.
5.9.29 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Battery Charging and Servicing
Provisions shall be made to provide locomotive battery charging capabilities at
each locomotive servicing spot.
Metrolinx will provide the locomotive battery charging station requirements.
5.9.30 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Building Supports Services
Note: See Progressive maintenance bay building support services section for
Building Support Services requirements.
Metrolinx will provide details on each building support service station's required
configuration and location.
5.9.31 Flammable and nonflammable liquid underground storage tanks requirements
shall be a fibreglass tank suitable for storage identified by Metrolinx liquid, double-
walled with leak detection interstitial space monitoring device.
Note: See the Chemical Toilet Effluent underground tank requirements paragraph
for the rest of the underground tank requirements.
5.9.32 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Domestic Water Supply and Distribution
Provisions shall be made for a domestic water distribution system with back-flow
prevention and a water supply outlet at each locomotive maintenance spot in the
facility.
Note: See the Building Support Services section for more details.
5.9.33 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Compressed Air Supply and Distribution
Provisions shall be made for a compressed air distribution system and compressed

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air supply outlet at each locomotive maintenance spot in the facility.

Note: For additional compressed air supply and distribution requirements, see Self-
Contained Compressed Air Supply and Distribution System section and the AREMA
MRE.
5.9.34 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Exhaust Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.
Note: See Section Progressive maintenance bay exhaust fume extraction system for
further details.

5.9.35 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Welding Receptacles

Note: See Welding Receptacles section for welding receptacles requirements and
installation details.
5.9.36 Locomotive maintenance Shop Wayside Power Supply
Provisions shall be made for a wayside power connection at each locomotive
maintenance spot in the facility.
See Rail Layover Facilities, Train Wayside Power section for wayside power
requirements.
5.9.37 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Bogie Drop Table
A bogie drop table shall be installed in the locomotive heavy maintenance shop.
It shall allow removing and replacing a complete bogie from a locomotive without
lifting the vehicle.
In addition, it shall allow the removal and replacement of a single axle and fuel tank.
The bogie drop table shall allow the removal and application of the longest bogie
in Metrolinx service that will receive maintenance at that facility.
Once locked in place, the bridge shall be capable of supporting half the weight of
the heaviest vehicle.
The table shall allow for the removal of the bogie, fuel tank or wheelset/traction
motor combo from the rolling stock and for its transfer to the adjacent release track.
When in a locked position, the bridge shall allow for the circulation of the heaviest
vehicle that will receive maintenance on the drop table track.
The transfer table shall transport the bridge supporting the wheelset or the combo
removed from the vehicle through a covered pit that extends between the work
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The release area on the release track shall be equipped with a bascule top covering
the opening in the absence of the bridge.
5.9.38 Locomotive Maintenance Shop Single Axle Drop Table
In addition to the bogie drop table, Metrolinx may request the installation of a single
axle drop table in the locomotive shop.
The single axle drop table shall allow for the replacement of single wheelset/traction
motor assemblies (combos) on locomotives and of single wheelsets on coach cars.
The table shall allow for the removal of the wheelset or combo from the rolling stock
and for its transfer to the adjacent release track.
The table shall be dimensioned for wheelset/traction motor combos.
When in a locked position, the bridge shall allow for the circulation of the heaviest
vehicle that will receive maintenance on the drop table track.
The transfer table shall transport the bridge supporting the wheelset or the combo
removed from the vehicle through a covered pit that extends between the work
track and the adjacent release track.
The release area on the release track shall be equipped with a bascule top covering
the opening in the absence of the bridge.
5.9.39 The Locomotive Maintenance Shop Shall have Roll-up Doors with Air Curtains.
Note: See Section Progressive maintenance bay roll-up doors and Metrolinx
Specification 233345 – Air Curtains for design details.
5.9.40 Coach Maintenance Shop Size and Capacity
Metrolinx will provide site-specific size and capacity requirements.
5.9.41 Coach Maintenance Shop Accessibility to Rollingstock
Provisions shall be made to provide full-length access to the sides, roof and below-
deck equipment.
Coach roof access safety platform shall be designed and constructed to provide
safe working conditions at heights as per OHSA requirements.
Metrolinx will provide guidance on the quantity and location of coach roof access
safety platforms.
Based on Metrolinx request, an overhead fall protection system shall be provided
over the entire Metrolinx specified length of tracks and configured so that it will not
hinder the movement of the overhead crane.
5.9.42 Coach Maintenance Shop Materials Handling
Provisions shall be made to provide material handling support to the coach
maintenance shop.
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platforms.
Note: See Overhead Cranes section for coach shop overhead cranes minimum
capacity requirements.
Metrolinx will provide further site-specific details.
5.9.43 Coach maintenance shop tools and equipment - bogie drop table
A bogie drop table shall be installed in the coach heavy maintenance shop.
It shall allow removing and replacing a complete bogie from a coach car without
lifting the vehicle.
In addition, it shall allow the removal and replacement of a single axle.
Metrolinx will provide guidance if removing DMU fuel tank capabilities will be
required.
The operation of the bogie drop table is to allow for the removal and application of
the longest bogie equipping the fleet of vehicles that will receive maintenance at
that facility.
Once locked in place, the bridge shall be capable of supporting half the weight of
the heaviest vehicle.
When in a locked position, the bridge shall allow for the circulation of the heaviest
vehicle that will receive maintenance on the drop table track.
The transfer table will transport the bridge supporting the wheelset or the combo
removed from the vehicle through a covered pit that extends between the work
track and the adjacent release track.
The release area on the release track shall be equipped with a bascule top covering
the opening in the absence of the bridge.
5.9.44 Coach Maintenance Shop Car Hoist with the Body Support System
The car hoist with body support system shall meet the following requirements:
a) All components of the lift equipment shall be below or flush with the floor
when it is not in use;
b) The car hoist shall:
1) Have a capacity of 60 t (60 000 kg);
2) Be designed to handle one coach, complete with the wheel sets in
place;
3) Lift and lower the load at a speed of approximately 1.5 m per minute.
4) Raise and hold a car with both bogies at any height within the lift’s
range of travel;
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within the lift’s range of travel;

6) Allow unobstructed use of floor area when hoists and supports are in
the retracted position; and
7) Operate safely and effectively beneath cranes.
The car hoist with body support system shall meet the following requirements:
Openings in the floor for the hoist equipment shall be closed by steel plates,
identical to the pit cover plates, filling the gap left by the hoist cantilever arms to
permit uninterrupted travel over the floor at all operating heights. There shall be no
opening greater than 9 mm at rest position.
With the hoisting equipment in the full down position, the hoist area shall be
completely free of obstructions to the movement of the rubber-tired forklift
operating in the area with a 7,200 kg full load weight distribution on front wheels.
Any unprotected accessible temporary floor openings greater than approximately
50 mm wide occurring during the use of the lifting systems shall be protected by
hinged steel plates rated to the movement of the rubber-tired forklift operating in
the area with 7200 kg full load weight distribution on front wheels.
5.9.45 Coach Maintenance Shop Synchronized Jack Lifting System
Jacking equipment that will allow raising coaches from the trucks shall be provided.
Portable jacks, synchronized by sets of four, shall be used.
Jacks shall be positioned at a lifting pad at each corner of the coach car.
Jacks shall be adapted to the weight of the vehicle but will have a lifting capacity of
15 t (15 000 kg) each.
Lifting capacity shall be sufficient to allow pulling the trucks away from the coach
car.
The shop floor shall be reinforced at jacking locations; areas where jacking is
allowed, shall be clearly marked on the floor.
5.9.46 Coach Maintenance Shop In-Floor Lifting System
The lifting system-bogie shall meet the following characteristics:
a) All components of the lift equipment shall be below or flush with the floor
when it is not in use;
b) The lifts shall:
1) Have a capacity of 8 t (8000 kg);
2) Be designed to handle one coach truck each, complete with the wheel
sets in place.
3) Lift and lower the load at a speed of approximately 1.52 m per minute.
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lift/support locations.
5) Raise and hold a truck/bogie at any height within the lift’s range of
travel.
6) Provide vertical travel of not less than 1500 mm above the finished
floor.
7) Allow unobstructed use of floor area when hoists and supports are in
the retracted position.
8) Operate safely and effectively beneath cranes.
9) Be designed with maximum lifted height variations of 25 mm from side
to side, and end-to-end, as measured at the extremities of the lifting
cradle.
10) The system shall not require licensing or periodic relicensing (Industry
Canada license-exempt).
c) Protection for any part of the screw jack housings protruding below other
parts of the lift structure, in heavy plastic High-Density Polyethylene or an
equivalent approved by Metrolinx;
d) Openings in the floor for the hoist equipment shall be closed by steel
plates, identical to the pit cover plates, filling the gap left by the hoist
cantilever arms to permit uninterrupted travel over the floor at all operating
heights. There shall be no opening greater than 9 mm at rest position;
e) With the hoist equipment in the full down position, a hoist area is
completely free of obstructions to the movement of the heaviest rubber-
tired vehicles operating in the area, equivalent to a Toyota 8FBCU32
forklift.
f) Any unprotected accessible temporary floor openings greater than
approximately 50 mm wide occurring during the use of the lifting systems
shall be protected by hinged steel plates rated to the movement of the
heaviest rubber-tired vehicle physically maneuvering in that area: Toyota
8FBCU32.
5.9.47 Coach Maintenance Shop Toilet Servicing, Supply, and Extraction Equipment
Provisions shall be made to provide coach toilet servicing stations (dumping waste
holding tank and charging toilet chemical and water systems) located in an area
near the entrance to the shop for each track so that toilet systems can be serviced
when the coach is released from the shop.
5.9.48 Coach Maintenance Shop Battery Charging and Servicing
Provisions shall be made to provide coach battery charging system at each coach
maintenance spot in the coach maintenance facility.
Note: See Battery Water paragraph for battery water supply requirements.

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5.9.49 Coach Maintenance Shop Building Support Services - Domestic Water Supply and
Distribution
Provisions shall be made for a domestic water distribution system with back-flow
prevention and water supply outlet accessible at each coach maintenance spot in
the coach maintenance facility.
5.9.50 Coach Maintenance Shop Compressed Air Supply and Distribution
Provisions shall be made for a train air brake and shop equipment compressed air
distribution systems and air supply outlets accessible at each coach maintenance
spot in the coach maintenance facility within the maintenance bay pits and shop
equipment compressed air supply outlets at every second coach along the
maintenance bay platforms.
Notes:
1) See Progressive Maintenance Bay Compressed Air Supply and Distribution
section for more compressed air systems details.
2) For additional compressed air supply and distribution requirements, refer to
the AREMA MRE.
5.9.51 Coach Maintenance Shop Melting Snow and Ice Draining
Provisions shall be made to design and install a melting snow/ice draining system
on both sides of rolling stock parking areas.
5.9.52 Coach Maintenance Shop Exhaust Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.
Note: See Section Progressive Maintenance Shop exhaust fume extraction system for
further details.
5.9.53 Coach maintenance shop welding receptacles
Note: See Progressive maintenance bay welding receptacles section for welding
receptacles requirements and installation details.
5.9.54 Coach maintenance shop wayside power supply
A wayside power station shall be located at each coach maintenance spot.
See Rail Layover Facilities, Train wayside power section for wayside power
requirements.
The wayside power system shall be designed as per GO Transit electrical
engineering standard drawings.

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5.9.55 Coach maintenance shop supervisors and equipment officers’ offices.

The office shall be Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant.
Metrolinx will provide the required office location and size.
5.9.56 Coach maintenance shop shall have roll-up doors with air curtains.
Note: See Section Progressive maintenance bay roll-up doors and Metrolinx
Specification 233345 – Air Curtains for design details.
5.9.57 Facility Maintenance Shop and Storage
The facility maintenance shop and ancillary storage area shall be co-resident with
the major facilities. The purpose of this shop is to support the maintenance and
upkeep of the facility, its services, and its systems.
5.9.58 Facility Maintenance Shop and Storage Size and Capacity
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.
5.9.59 Facility Maintenance Shop Tools and Equipment
There shall be provisions for a drill press, metal cutting saw, hydraulic press,
grinders, sheet metal bending press, overhead or jib crane, stationary welding
equipment, and any specialized equipment needed to inspect, service, and
maintain the facilities' services and equipment.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.
Inspection, servicing, and maintenance services that are contracted out to third
parties do not require support services from this shop.
5.9.60 Facility Maintenance Shop Building Support Services - Compressed Air Supply and
Distribution
Provision shall be made for a compressed air supply and distribution system for this
shop. For additional compressed air supply and distribution requirements, refer to
the AREMA MRE.
5.9.61 Facility Maintenance Shop Welding Receptacles
Provision shall be made for welding receptacles to support the welding equipment
identified in Section 5.9.58.
Note: See Progressive maintenance bay welding receptacles section for welding
receptacles requirements and installation details.
5.9.62 Facility Maintenance Shop Materials Handling Equipment Recharging Station
There shall be provision for charging materials handling equipment such as
powered pallet dollies, forklifts and so forth. Metrolinx will provide site-specific
requirements.
5.9.63 Facility Maintenance Shop-Powered Floor Cleaners Support
There shall be provision for dumping, charging, and refilling of powered, self-

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propelled floor cleaners. Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.

5.9.64 Facility Maintenance Shop Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.

5.10 Rolling Stock Maintenance Center Facilities

5.10.1 Wheel Shop
The wheel shop shall be equipped with an overhead crane of a minimum capacity
of 20 t (20 000 kg) covering the whole area of the wheel shop.
There shall be a storage capacity for at least thirty-wheel sets on storage tracks
inside the Wheel Shop.
a) Unintended wheelset movement prevention devices shall be provided.
The wheel shop shall have roll-up doors with air curtains.
Note: See Section Progressive maintenance bay roll-up doors and Metrolinx
Specification 233345 – Air Curtains for design details.
A Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system allowing monitoring of wheel shop
operation from a remote area shall be provided. For CCTV camera placement
considerations, refer to the GO DRM section CCTV Camera Placement and section
Mini-Hub Rooms.
5.10.2 Wheel Shop In-Floor Wheel Lathe
The wheel lathe shall be a tandem machine, capable of machining simultaneously
two sets of wheels on the same bogie.
It shall be capable of machining coach cars or locomotive wheelsets, with those
wheelsets mounted under the vehicle or off the vehicle.
The wheel lathe shall be a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, equipped
with a wheel profile measuring system.
A chip-cutting device shall be included to break the long swerves produced during
wheel reprofiling.
The chips shall be evacuated in a container located outside of the in-floor lathe pit,
using a conveyor or a vacuum system.
An air extraction system shall allow for the evacuation of smoke and fumes
produced by the machining process.
The lathe shall be capable of optimizing the wheel contour by minimizing the

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amount of metal removed.

The lathe shall be capable of recording the wheel contour before and after the
reprofiling process and to communicate this information to a separate maintenance
management system.
The lathe shall be capable of machining axle mounted brake disks.
The wheel reprofiling cycle shall not exceed one hour when only the wheels are
reprofiled and 1.5 hours if the wheels and disks are machined.
Tolerances of the reprofiling process shall meet the requirements contained in
volumes G and GII of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Manuals of
Standards and Recommended Practices.
Both wheels on an axle shall be turned simultaneously and maintain limits in
accordance with standards outlined in the AAR Manual of Standards and
Recommended Practices.
Stairs shall be provided to access the in-floor lathe pit.
In-floor wheel lathe pit light level in all working areas shall be no less than 75 fc (750
LUX) with a colour temperature of 4000 K.
Connections for phone and data communication shall be provided in the pit.
5.10.3 Wheel Shop Pre-Wheel-Cutting De-icing
There shall be provisions made for the design of rolling stock undercarriage de-
icing areas with required draining on both sides before and after the In-Floor Wheel
Lathe.
5.10.4 Wheel Shop Battery-Powered Shunter
A battery-powered shunter capable of moving an L12L trainset shall be provided.
A battery-powered high-rail shunter capable of moving a L6 trainset shall be
provided.
The shunter shall allow for accurate positioning of the vehicles on the drop table
and the in-floor wheel lathe.
5.10.5 Wheel Shop Support Systems - Waste Metal Removal
Waste metal removal systems shall be provided for the in-floor and above-floor
wheel lathes.
5.10.6 Wheel Shop Exhaust Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.

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5.10.7 Wheel Shop Compressed Air System

Compressed air system requirements shall be based on wheel lathe OEM
requirements.
5.10.8 Wheel Shop Material Storage
Floor space shall be provided in the shop for material that is in the process of being
assembled or disassembled.
Storage space shall be provided for:
a) 30 coach wheelsets; and
b) 10 and locomotive wheelsets with traction motors.
5.10.9 Wheel Shop Overhead Crane
An overhead crane with a minimum capacity of 10 t (10,000 kg) - covering the entire
wheel shop floor area shall be provided.
The overhead crane shall be equipped with one wheel and one traction motor lifting
jigs.
5.10.10 Wheel Shop Single Axle Drop Table
The single axle drop table shall be located in the Wheel Shop.
It shall allow for the replacement of single wheelsets on coach cars and of single
wheelset/traction motor assemblies (combos) on locomotives.
The table shall allow for the removal of the wheelset or combo from the rolling stock
and for its transfer to the adjacent release track.
The table shall be dimensioned for wheelset/traction motor combos.
When in a locked position, the bridge shall allow for the circulation of the heaviest
vehicle that will receive maintenance on the drop table track.
The transfer table shall transport the bridge supporting the wheelset or the combo
removed from the vehicle through a covered pit that extends between the work
track and the adjacent release track.
The release area on the release track shall be equipped with a bascule top covering
the opening in the absence of the bridge.
5.10.11 Locomotive Test Cell
A locomotive test cell shall be provided in a separate building.
It shall offer the characteristics described in the following sections.
5.10.12 Locomotive test cell capacity and overall dimensions
The locomotive test cell shall be in an enclosed building and provide space for one
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In addition, sufficient space shall be provided for the test equipment, tools and
materials required for the tests, a control room, and facilities for employees.
5.10.13 Locomotive Test Cell Access to Locomotive
The locomotive test cell shall be designed with a pit and platforms to provide easy
access to all areas of the locomotive.
A wide pit shall provide access to the locomotive running gear.
Platforms shall be located at the side sill level and at the roof level.
5.10.14 Locomotive test cell acoustical consideration - surrounding exterior
The building shall be soundproofed to prevent disturbance to the neighbourhood.
5.10.15 Locomotive Test Cell Control Room
A soundproofed control room shall be provided to monitor all tests and to provide
technicians with an area free of exhaust fumes and excessive noise levels.
5.10.16 Locomotive test cell offices and staff quarters
Offices and areas reserved for employees shall also be soundproofed and properly
ventilated.
5.10.17 Locomotive test cell building support services
Fume hoods and exhaust fans shall be provided to exhaust the main engine
combustion gases.
The exhaust system shall be designed to minimize noise propagation outside the
building.
5.10.18 Locomotive test cell testing, diagnostic and instrumentation equipment
The facility shall be equipped with all the instrumentation required to perform
electrical and mechanical tests on the locomotive.
5.10.19 Locomotive Test Cell Load Box
A load box, to dissipate all the energy produced by the HEP generator under full
load, shall be provided.
5.10.20 Locomotive Test Cell Locomotive Battery Charging
A locomotive battery charging system shall be provided.
Metrolinx will provide locomotive battery charging system requirements.
5.10.21 Locomotive Test Cell Spill Containment and Abatement
The drain system shall be designed in such a way that any spill of engine coolant,
fuel or lubricating oil can be contained and recuperated.
5.10.22 Paint Shop

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A complete paint shop capable of receiving coaches and locomotives and offering
the characteristics described hereafter shall be provided.
5.10.23 Paint Shop Size and Capacity
The paint shop shall be subdivided into two distinct areas, one for paint preparation
and one for paint application.
Both areas, the paint preparation and paint application areas, shall accommodate
the largest locomotive or passenger coach owned by Metrolinx, augmented by a
minimum of 3 m of workspace on all sides of the vehicle.
The building design shall reflect that the vehicle could be raised on jacks to permit
access to preparing and painting underfloor equipment and panels, etc.
The paint shop shall be designed to allow working on two vehicles simultaneously.
Note: For paint shop size and capacity requirements, refer to AREMA MRE and the
Ontario Building Code (OBC).
5.10.24 Rolling Stock access in Paint Shop
The paint shop shall be designed to provide easy access to the entire exterior area
of coaches and locomotives and shall consist of the following elements as a
minimum:
a) Wall-mounted movable platforms.
b) Side floor structure capability to support locomotive jack equipment; and
c) Jack system to raise locomotives/coaches from trucks (mobile or
permanent equipment).
Each spot shall be sized to receive the longest vehicles of the fleet.
Height clearance shall be sufficient for locomotives and bi-level cars and for the
jacking of these vehicles.
Note: For additional rolling stock access requirements, refer to the AREMA MRE.
5.10.25 Paint Preparation and Sandblasting Shop
The paint preparation shop shall be adapted to receive one locomotive or one
coach car.
It shall allow jacking the vehicle off the trucks.
The area shall be equipped for cleaning the vehicle and for stripping the paint using
the sandblasting process.
A dedicated sandblasting room as part of the paint preparation shop shall be
designed to mitigate health and safety hazards during the rolling stock sandblasting
process.
Sandblasting room requirements:

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a) Shall be properly sealed;

b) Shall have adequate ventilation and filtration system;
Note: See Paint shop air circulation system and Dust and fume extraction sections
for more details.
c) Shall have an auto-balancing air circulation system, which will properly
pressurize a sandblasting room and shall be designed to automatically
keep the booth pressure between 0 and 0.2 kPa below atmospheric
pressure during operation;
d) A sandblasting room air pressure shall be measured in the center of the
room and at a similar distance from intake air filters and exhaust air filters;
e) Shall have air quality control equipment that would indicate when it is safe
for personnel to enter the Sandblasting room without using breathing
apparatus; and
f) Remotely controlled sandblasting equipment should be considered.
Note: See required PPE for manual sandblasting in OHSA.
5.10.26 Paint Shop Paint Application System
The paint room shall be dimensioned to receive one locomotive or one coach and
provide a minimum of 3 m space around the vehicle.
There shall be provisions to allow jacking a vehicle off its trucks.
The room shall be equipped with doors at each end, separating it from the rest of
the building.
It shall be equipped with height-adjustable, air-operated platforms attached to the
walls.
5.10.27 Paint Shop Air Circulation System
The paint shop shall have an auto-balancing air circulation system, which will
properly pressurize a booth and shall be designed to automatically keep the booth
pressure between 0 to 0.2 kPa above atmospheric pressure.
A paint shop inside air pressure shall be measured in the center of the paint shop
and at a similar distance from intake air filters and exhaust air filters.
Metrolinx prefers a down draft configuration for incoming air.
5.10.28 Paint Shop Dust and Fume Extraction
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.

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Note: See also the Emission Controls section.

Metrolinx utilizes polyurethane coatings containing isocyanates. Therefore,
provisions shall be made for the use of air-supplied (from outside the paint booth)
protective respiratory devices for employees.
5.10.29 Paint Shop Lighting
The lighting shall conform to the Illuminating Engineering Society requirements.
The paint booth area shall have vertically oriented wall lights to create a shadow-
free environment, perfect for colour matching and precise application of paint.
5.10.30 Paint Shop Emission Controls
Emission controls shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario Occupational
Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario, Ontario
Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
entitled Industrial Ventilation and, in the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2 Fundamentals
Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems.
5.10.31 Paint Shop Spill Containment and Abatement
Storage cabinets and storage racks equipped with retention tanks shall be used for
the storage and handling of paints and solvents.
Special containers shall be provided for the storage of residue paint, solvents and
isocyanate paints in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety
Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario, Ontario Regulation 419/05, and
the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents &
Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs®) by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists.
5.10.32 Paint Shop Paint Storage Room
A separate room shall be provided for paint storage and paint preparation.
This room shall also have the paint pumping and mixing systems.
5.10.33 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) repair shop
An HVAC Repair Shop shall be provided within a major coach maintenance facility
and a progressive maintenance facility.
5.10.34 HVAC Repair Shop Size and Capacity
A minimum of 185 m2 (2000 ft2) of floor space shall be provided to perform cleaning,
stripping, assembly, and testing.
5.10.35 HVAC Repair Shop Building Support Services
Power outlets shall be provided to power and test HVAC units, and a wash bay with
supporting equipment and any additional support services to comply with The
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Metrolinx will provide details about HVAC units to be serviced and their power
supply requirements.
5.10.36 HVAC Repair Shop Material Handling
The HVAC shop shall be forklift accessible.
In addition, a 5 t overhead crane shall be provided to relocate and load HVAC
components.
5.10.37 Train Wash Facility
The contracted Party shall provide a train wash facility with the following features as
a minimum:
a) The train wash shall be in a separate auxiliary building;
b) The system shall be suitable for operation even when the ambient
temperature reaches minus 5 ºC;
c) There shall be a control office for an overview of wash operations;
d) The system shall be automatic;
e) Train wash equipment shall be capable of cleaning the exterior nose, sides
and roof of the coaches, sides and nose of locomotives and sides, nose,
and roof of DMU cars;
f) Train wash equipment shall be capable of cleaning the undercarriage of
locomotives, coaches and DMU cars;
g) A mixing and storage area for wash supplies and chemicals shall be
provided;
h) Wastewater management system (e.g., sewers, separators, and piping);
i) The system shall be designed for water recycling and rainwater collection;
j) A ventilation system for evacuation of locomotive exhaust and the fumes
produced by the washing operation; and
k) Washroom for employees.
Bi-directional requirements and run-around tracks shall be determined on a per-site
basis.
All electrical and communication equipment shall be rated for outdoor use with a
temperature range from – 40 ºC to 40 ºC.
5.10.38 Train Wash Facility Size and Capacity
The train washing facility shall be located and sized to permit the washing of an L12L
consisting of approximately 354 m in length without obstructing train traffic on
adjoining tracks or exceeding the capacity of supply and runoff capture catchment
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Train wash facility shall be able to perform at least nine consecutive L12L consistent
full washing cycles in three hours. Train speed through the wash bay is 2 km/hr.
The building housing the washing facility shall be at least 75 m long. The length of
the building shall be adapted to the requirements of the selected washing system.
The train wash facility shall be equipped with an emergency eyewash and shower
station.
A room adjacent to the washing track shall be planned to house the pumping and
mixing systems.
5.10.39 Train Wash Facility Washing Equipment
Concrete track slabs with acid-resistant treatment shall be provided for the full
length of the washing area with a minimum 9.14 m (30 ft) treated approach slab.
The rails shall be sufficiently elevated to allow the various cleaning/rinse agents to
freely pass under.
All track fastenings shall be corrosive resistant.
The entire floor shall be properly sloped, curbed, and drained to provide for proper
waste collection.
All concrete surfaces shall be coated with acid and alkaline-resisting material to
preclude severe deterioration, as well as coated with a non-slip surface.
The building structure may be precast or poured but shall be made of acid and
alkaline-resisting concrete.
The exterior of the building shall be constructed using pole construction with plastic
sheathing or a standard steel prefabricated building, provided the exterior panels
are of a fibreglass plastic material or factory pre-coated with long-life synthetic
enamel.
An acid-resisting coating shall be field-applied to the structural frame and any other
exposed steel.
All fasteners shall be stainless steel.
Piping shall be acid and alkaline-resisting Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
For long spans and pressure requirements, fibreglass pipe shall be used and
properly supported.
A holding tank shall be provided below floor level to recover the rinse water.
5.10.40 Train Wash Facility Chemical Mixing Equipment
There are several acid/alkaline cleaning agent combinations on the market that are
satisfactory and approved for use by Metrolinx.
The type selected would depend on availability, frequency of washing, and
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and disposal.
Note: For additional chemical mixing equipment requirements, refer to the AREMA
MRE.
5.10.41 Train Wash Facility Wastewater Treatment and Recycling System
The wastewater treatment and recycling system shall have an auto shutoff valve that
would stop wastewater discharge into the local municipality if:
a) Wastewater pH level is outside of the allowed range; and
b) Hydrocarbon volume above pre-set value is detected in the wastewater
holding tank.
The cost of a recycling plant with necessary filters and equipment shall be evaluated
against the type of chemical used, the availability of water and the availability of a
waste disposal system.
The final rinse shall be recycled easily for pre-wash, acid or alkaline wash, and
chemical rinse requires more treatment depending on the final pH result.
Final liquid and solid waste disposal shall be kept in a holding sump with a pipeline
to the acceptable treatment plant.
5.10.42 Train Wash Facility Exhaust Fume Extraction System
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.
Note: See Par. Progressive maintenance bay exhaust fume extraction system
for more details.
5.10.43 Train Wash Facility Control Room
The contracted Party shall provide a control room allowing monitoring the
consistent washing operation and located at the upper level of the building.
Air for heating and ventilation of the room shall be supplied from outside of the
building.
5.10.44 Locomotive Wash Facility Size and Capacity
The locomotive wash facility shall be in a stand-alone building with the capacity to
accommodate two locomotives.
The locomotive wash facility shall be equipped with an emergency eyewash and
shower station.
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5.10.45 Locomotive wash facility accessibility to rolling stock

Accessibility to the roof, sides, and deck equipment shall be provided by a
combination of roof, midlevel and ground-level platforms and underfloor pits.
5.10.46 Locomotive wash facility washing equipment
Metrolinx will provide guidance on the required number and location of power
wash stations within the locomotive wash.
The exterior of locomotives shall be washed regularly with the coach cars in the train
wash facility. However, locomotives sometimes need additional exterior cleaning to
remove soot and grease, and interior cleaning of the engine and other car body
compartments. A locomotive interior cleaning process:
a) The interior cleaning shall be performed using a manual high-pressure
spray washer, with a locomotive stopped;
b) An alkaline cleaning solution shall be applied first as a mist or preferably as
foam; and
c) A locomotive then shall be rinsed using high-pressure, hot water.
Locomotive wash shall be equipped with concrete track slabs with acid-resistant
treatment shall be provided for the full length of the washing area with a minimum
9.14 m (30 ft) treated approach slab.
The rails shall be sufficiently elevated to allow the various cleaning/rinse agents to
freely pass under.
All track fastenings shall be corrosive resistant.
The entire floor shall be properly sloped, curbed, and drained to provide for proper
waste collection.
All concrete surfaces shall be coated with acid and alkaline-resisting material to
preclude severe deterioration, as well as coated with a non-slip surface.
The floor shall be free of obstacles to allow for the circulation of mobile scissor lift
platforms on each side of the locomotive.
The building structure shall be made of acid and alkaline-resisting materials or
properly protected against corrosion caused by acids or alkalis.
A separate room shall be provided for the heating/pump-in equipment and for the
storage of cleaners in bulk tanks.
All fasteners shall be 316 stainless steel.
Piping shall be acid and alkaline-resisting PVC plastic.
For long spans, fibreglass pipes shall be used and properly supported.
A water pumping and heating system shall be provided to supply 10 to 30 L/min of
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temperature of 50 to 70 °C for rinsing.

5.10.47 Locomotive Wash Facility Chemical Mixing Equipment
There are several acid or alkaline cleaning agent combinations on the market that
are satisfactory. The type selected shall depend on availability, frequency of
washing, and adaptability to be neutralized into an acceptable waste material for
final treatment and disposal.
Note: For additional chemical mixing equipment requirements, refer to the AREMA
MRE.
5.10.48 Locomotive wash facility waste-water treatment and recycling system
Formulation of any equipment or materials used in the wash, where there is a risk of
leaching to the wastewater system, shall not contain substances that are regulated
in the local sewer-use bylaw.
The wastewater treatment system(s) shall be designed to meet the jurisdictional
requirements of the receiving municipality or waterbody.
The wastewater treatment and recycling system shall have an auto shutoff valve that
would stop waste-water discharge into the local municipality if:
a) Waste-water pH level is outside of the allowed range.
b) Hydrocarbon volume above pre-set value is detected in the wastewater
holding tank.
The cost of a recycling plant with necessary filters and equipment shall be evaluated
against the type of chemical used, the availability of water and the availability of a
waste disposal system.
The final rinse shall be recycled for pre-wash, acid or alkaline wash, and chemical
rinse requires more treatment depending on the final pH result.
Treatment of final liquid and solid waste prior to discharge shall be required.
5.10.49 Locomotive wash facility exhaust fume extraction system
An exhaust fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario,
Ontario Regulation 419/05, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists entitled Industrial Ventilation, the ANSI Standard ANSI Z9.2
Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems and
the AREMA MRE.
Note: See progressive maintenance bay exhaust fume extraction system paragraph
for more details.
5.10.50 Locomotive Wash Control Room
There shall be a room to control and operate the necessary pumps, mixing, and
treatment equipment located next to the washing equipment room.

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5.10.51 Locomotive Wash Staff Facilities and Welfare

Change locker rooms for two to four personnel shall be provided, as well as one
unisex washroom.
Note: For additional architectural features, see Architectural Section.

5.11 Embedded Mechanical Equipment

5.11.1 Overhead Cranes
Minimum requirements for overhead cranes for the maintenance facilities are listed
in Table 7.

Table 7. Overhead Cranes

Minimum Load Capacity (t)

Shop Type
(t = 1000 kg)

Locomotive Heavy Maintenance 60 and 10

Shop

Locomotive Light Maintenance Shop 10 and 3

Coach Heavy Maintenance Shop 10

Coach Light Maintenance Shop 3

HVAC Overhaul and Repair Shop 3

Progressive Maintenance Bays 3

Wheel Shop 20

Material Management and Stores 10

Railstock Welding Shop Metrolinx Direction

5.11.2 Vehicle Jacking Capabilities

Jacking capabilities to lift the car-body of vehicles off the bogies shall be required
at the locomotive heavy maintenance shop and at the coach heavy maintenance
shop.
This jacking capability shall be provided either by in-floor jacks or by portable jacks.
Jacks' capacity shall be adapted to the weight of the vehicle.
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If portable jacks are used, the floor shall be reinforced at jacking locations.
Areas where jacking is allowed, shall be clearly identified.

5.12 Water Supply Systems

5.12.1 Fire Suppression
Fire suppression shall be designed to meet the requirements of the OBC.
For locations not accessible to municipal fire mains, a water reservoir and
supporting ancillaries shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
5.12.2 Battery Water
Electro-de-ionization (EDI) Systems shall be installed to remove ions from aqueous
streams up to 18.2 MΩ/cm for use in locomotive, coach, and material handling
batteries.
5.12.3 Wastewater Treatment Plant
All process water (excluding stormwater and sanitary effluent) generated on the site
shall be directed to a wastewater treatment plant for processing.
a) All chemical containers used in the wastewater treatment process shall be
equipped with drainage holding tanks to prevent a chemical spill.
Contaminants contained in the process water consist of hydrocarbons and alkaline
and acid cleaners used for washing rolling stock and for the cleaning of components
and shop facilities.
The water decontamination shall be a combination of chemical and physical
treatments adapted to remove or neutralize the contaminants found in the effluent
as follows:
a) Wastewater shall be treated to ensure compliance with criteria for
municipal sewage;
b) Wastewater treatment shall be part of a centralized facility wastewater
system;
c) Wastewater system shall be integrated with the BAS;
d) The BAS shall record wastewater system status, condition, and alarms; and
e) Discharge of effluent to the sewer shall be controlled to prevent the release
of product outside of receiving municipal authority’s sewage parameters.

5.13 Fall Protection

5.13.1 Roof Fall Protection
All buildings 3 m high or higher with serviceable equipment on the roof shall have

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adequate roof perimeter protection–parapet, and guardrails.

Protection-parapet and guardrails shall be designed and installed to provide a
barrier preventing a worker from falling from the edge of a surface and in
accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Labor Working at Heights Guideline.
The location and position of serviceable equipment shall have adequate clearance
from the roof edge (minimum 3.0 m).
5.13.2 Open Pits and Platforms Fall Protection
All open pits and above-ground platforms with 3 m or more fall hazards shall have
guardrails designed and installed to provide a barrier preventing a worker from
falling from the edge of a surface.
Any above-ground platform where employees are expected to perform work on top
of equipment should be provided with removable guard rails that are easy and
lightweight to move and safe to store when not in use.
All above-ground platforms with 3 m or more fall hazards shall have engineered
overhead fall protection systems for employee use when working on top of the
equipment. See Metrolinx Working at Heights Operations Standard, MXSD-OHSE-
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6 Staff Facilities
6.1 Staff Quarters
6.1.1 Staff Quarters Requirements
The building program shall be determined by the number of train crews and other
staff who work out of the building.
Metrolinx will identify the number of train crew that the building is to accommodate.
The Contracted Party shall work with Metrolinx to assess the program and location
to establish the best building type for the location.
6.1.2 Crew Building
Staff quarters for main sites shall contain the following amenities as a minimum:
a) Administration, reporting and dispatch area with office space;
b) Computer, server, and communications room;
c) Separate Metrolinx and Contractor administrative offices and support
(Minimum 25 staff);
d) Recreation and amenities area (lounge, recreation room, quiet room, etc.);
e) Meeting and training rooms;
f) File and document storage rooms;
g) First aid room;
h) Male and female washrooms and shower facilities;
i) Fitness room with typical gym cardio and weight training equipment;
j) Janitor room with High stability (24-hour) Aqueous Ozone Cleaning
System;
k) Linen rooms – clean and dirty;
l) Male and female locker rooms and change rooms;
m) Bedrooms – fatigue management;
n) Kitchen and lunchroom;
o) Lost and found room; and
p) Data and phone service.
Crew building shall have energy saving Building Automation System (BAS).
Note: See Metrolinx Specification 250510 – BAS Performance for details.

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6.1.3 Layover buildings

Note: See the Layover Buildings section for the details.

6.2 Guard Houses

6.2.1 Architectural Requirements
Note: For architectural features, see Architectural Section.

6.3 Track and Signals Maintenance Facilities

6.3.1 Size, access, interior and exterior materials laydown equipment
Note: For guidance and general requirements, refer to AREMA MRE.
Space and access shall be provided for:
a) Outdoor storage area for track maintenance material storage (e.g., rails,
ties, etc.);
b) Outdoor parking for track maintenance vehicles;
c) Salt shed structure;
d) Accessibility by rail car to receive rail stock deliveries;
e) Garage with overhead door for tool and parts storage, including lock-up;
and
f) Garage with overhead door for an equipment storage system for track
materials (i.e., spikes, tie-plates, bolts, etc.).
6.3.2 Welding Equipment
Stationary welding stations and portable welding equipment shall be provided.
Note: For additional welding equipment requirements, refer to the AREMA MRE.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.
6.3.3 Fabrication Shop Equipment
Shop equipment shall be provided for track maintenance fabrication.
Note: For additional fabrication shop equipment requirements, refer to the AREMA
MRE.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.
6.3.4 Equipment and Parts Washing Facilities
Cleaning and stripping areas (e.g., wash bay and equipment) shall be provided.
Note: For additional equipment and parts washing facilities requirements, refer to
the AREMA MRE.

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Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.

6.3.5 Tools Storage
A tools storage area shall be provided.
Note: For tool storage requirements, refer to the AREMA MRE.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements.
6.3.6 Railyard Track Maintenance Equipment Storage Rail-Bound Equipment
Storage tracks adjacent to the facility and repair spots inside the facility shall be
provided.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements for the storage capacity.
6.3.7 Hi-Rail Equipment
Storage tracks adjacent to the facility and repair spots inside the facility shall be
provided.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements for capacity and wayside layover
requirements.
6.3.8 Road-Based Equipment
Space to park road-based vehicles adjacent to the facility and repair spots inside
the facility shall be provided.
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements for capacity and wayside layover
requirements.
6.3.9 Track Maintenance Building Support services - Compressed Air Supply and
Distribution
A compressed air supply and distribution system shall be provided.
The compressed air system used strictly within the shop shall conform to ISO 8573-
1:2001 Class 2.3.2. Industrial Grade Air.
Note: For additional compressed air supply and distribution requirements, refer to
the AREMA MRE.
6.3.10 Fume Extraction System
A fume extraction system shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario
Occupational Health and Safety Act and AREMA MRE.

6.4 Visitor Reception

6.4.1 Overview
Note: See the General Criteria section for general guidelines.
6.4.2 Applicable Code Classifications

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All necessary references to the applicable Codes and Acts are included in the
construction documents.
6.4.3 Visitor Reception and Waiting Area
Metrolinx will provide site-specific requirements for visitor reception and waiting
areas.

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7 Signage
7.1 General Criteria
7.1.1 Metrolinx Signage
The Contracted Party shall coordinate with Metrolinx signage department during
the preliminary design stages of a project to familiarize themselves with the
Metrolinx information and guidance system, define signage requirements, location,
and mounting criteria, and define the scope of sign-related work.
Signage design shall comply with requirements defined in the Metrolinx signage
standards.
Metrolinx signage standards have been developed based on criteria and rules
related to industry best practices, compliance with corporate branding, and
governing bodies such as, but not limited to:
a) FLSA (French Language Services Act);
b) AODA (Accessibility of Ontario Disabilities Act);
c) OTM (Ontario Traffic Manual); and
d) OBC (Ontario Building Code).
Metrolinx’s static signage program is based on operational requirements, customer
care and industry best practices.
It is intended that all Metrolinx signage plans be developed with these basic
principles plus that they be easy, have appropriate corporate colours and contrast,
defined French Language treatment, minimal text, maximum use of icons and are
caring to the environment.
Signage shall be in accordance with the following documents:
a) Metrolinx Sign Implementation Manual – GO Transit Edition.
b) “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices,” as published for the Ministry of
Transportation in the Province of Ontario. (Most recent version); and
c) Any local municipal guidelines.

8 Automated Support Systems

8.1 Yard Management, Blue Flag Protection
8.1.1 Yard Management Requirements
The yard train movement, location and status management system shall be in

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accordance with Metrolinx instructions during the design process.

In general, the yard management system shall:
a) Use a convenient, user-friendly web-based interface;
b) Provide worker “blue flag” and “derail” protection on each track with a
standup blue flag; when the derail is applied, the blue flag shall be forced
into the upright position;
c) Provide convenient access for staff to activate protection throughout the
facility and yard using proximity card-type technology;
d) Display the location of personnel based on where they have activated their
protection;
e) Record all aspects of the facility and yard protection system;
f) Provide a complete overview of the facility and yard on any authorized
user’s computer workstation;
g) Track and graphically display location and status of all rolling stock in the
yard and facility; and
h) Provide system interlocking to improve safety by preventing unauthorized
train movements (for example, a derail will not disengage until all workers
have “logged off” the equipment located on the track protected by the
derail).

8.2 Automatic Wheel and Brake Inspection System

(AWBIS)
8.2.1 Automatic Wheel and Brake Inspection System Requirements
Contracted Party shall ensure that:
a) Any new systems are fully compatible with the current AWBIS;
b) New AWBIS automatically inspects the wheels and brakes on the vehicles,
analyzes the results and provides reporting to wheel shop staff to aid in the
planning of work, identifying trends and predicting wheel work
requirements; and
c) New AWBIS is a wayside system and is located on a section of track,
allowing a train’s speed to be sufficient to obtain reliable and repeatable
data.
The Contracted Party shall ensure that the new AWBIS system is able to perform the
following functions as a minimum:

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a) Automatically identify and inspect all vehicles in the Metrolinx rail fleet.
b) Conduct inspections without human intervention 24-hours per day, 365
days a year.
c) Measure the following wheel parameters:
1) Wheel profile.
2) Flange height.
3) Flange width (thickness).
4) Flange angle.
5) Rim and tread thickness.
6) Tread width.
7) Hollow tread.
8) Taper wear.
9) Wheel diameter.
10) Back-to-back gauge; and
11) Roundness.
d) Measure the following brake parameters:
1) Tread brake shoe thickness;
2) Disc brake pad thickness;
3) Disc thickness;
4) Asymmetrical wear; and
5) Missing hardware detection, e.g., brake shoes and other brake
components.

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e) Correlate all measurements with individual vehicles and locations;

f) Collect and archive all measurement data;
g) Conduct an analysis of the collected data to determine component wear
rates;
h) Compare against limits for maximum allowable wear;
i) Flag unusually high or low wear rates;
j) Flag potential component failures and out-of-tolerance or condemning
conditions;
k) Identify wear and failure trends;
l) Predict replacement or re-profiling requirements;
m) Generate reports on measured parameters on a per-vehicle or fleet basis
with user-selectable fields;
n) Generate an automated email notification to key personnel when any
measured parameters approach wear limits;
o) Generate an automated alarm notification in the form of an email when
measured parameters fall below minimum standards or safety limits;
p) Interface with the Metrolinx maintenance management system Maximo;
q) Allow data to be uploaded to an Excel spreadsheet for manual analysis;
r) Perform internal self-test, diagnostic and health monitoring activities; and
s) Report health to the Contractor and/or Metrolinx and generate an email
alarm notification in case of System failure.
A bungalow shall be provided next to the AWBIS equipment to house electronics
and control systems (e.g., heat, A/C, and data connection to a network server).

8.3 Security, Access Control and Building Alarms

8.3.1 Security and Access Control System Requirements
Security and access control system requirements shall be in accordance with
Metrolinx instructions throughout the design process.

8.4 Energy Management Systems (EMS)

8.4.1 EMS Requirements
The contracted Party shall provide an EMS in accordance with the following
integrated features as a minimum:

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a) Control of all ventilation, heating, and HVAC systems;

b) Control of the lighting system;
c) Operator information, alarm management and control functions;
d) Facility-wide information and control access;
e) Information management, including monitoring, transmission, archiving,
trending, retrieval, and reporting functions;
f) HMI/SCADA system with Graphical User Interface and with diagnostic,
monitoring and reporting functions;
g) Offsite monitoring and management access through Metrolinx Intranet;
h) Energy management, including lighting control;
i) Standard applications for terminal HVAC systems;
j) Indoor Air Quality monitoring and control;
k) Direct communication with and access to energy-related information
provided by the power monitoring system; and
l) Where possible, apply hydronic space heating or ground-source or air-
source heat-pump technology to reduce Green House Gas emissions.
For some of its rail maintenance facilities, Metrolinx has adopted a native BAC net-
based Energy Management System (EMS). Incorporation of an EMS system, or
elements thereof, shall be based on consultation with Metrolinx as it pertains to the
specific project at hand.
Lighting levels may be lowered below minimum lighting levels recommended by
the industry or adopted by GO Transit, as outlined in the GO DRM, especially when
an area is not occupied.
Light levels shall always be adequate to support occupancy work.
Light levels shall allow for minimum safety and security requirements and be
sufficient for the operation of CCTV cameras, wherever applicable.

9 Accessibility
9.1 Guidelines
9.1.1 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) most current edition shall be
fully implemented whenever applicable, and all applicable building areas shall be
designed accordingly.

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10 Sustainable Design
10.1 Leadership in Sustainability
10.1.1 The Contracted Party shall comply with Metrolinx Standards for sustainable design
obligations.

11 Architectural
11.1 General Criteria
11.1.1 Design Requirements
All buildings shall be designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, and
all equipment and fixtures shall be CSA-approved.
Facilities buildings shall be designed to complement surrounding residential,
commercial, and industrial communities.
Facilities buildings located in non-residential areas shall be designed with materials
and forms to suit the special characteristics of their sites.
The optimum design solution shall demonstrate the architectural integration of all
building elements, including structural, mechanical, electrical, communications,
easier access, and barrier-free routes where applicable.
Joint development of a site, where applicable, shall be planned to maintain the
facilities buildings’ functions as priorities, even while integrating the Metrolinx
facilities into the development.
Maximum use of daylight shall be utilized by incorporating clerestories, skylights,
and windows into the design of the buildings.
Where possible, street furniture shall back against a building wall as opposed to
being freestanding obstructions to sight lines.
Bicycle racks shall be located for visibility from the entrance areas and circulation
routes.
All building materials and finishes shall be durable and require minimal
maintenance.
Overhead structures shall not result in an ice or snow accumulation passenger and
staff safety problem, or in bird-nesting or interference with bird migrations.
Construction and maintenance of facilities buildings shall be compatible with
Metrolinx’s pavement structures, or the scope of work, particularly tenant work, shall
include pavement reconstruction accordingly at tenant cost to suit heavy-duty
vehicles.

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11.1.2 Exterior ramps, stairway, doorway areas and a 1m wide perimeter area around
Wayside Power Stations shall be provided with a thermostat-controlled hydronic or
electric resistance snow melting system embedded below the traffic or walkway
surface.

11.2 Train Layover Facilities

11.2.1 Overview
Rail layover facilities are constructed for the purpose of parking trains during off
hours. During that evening time period, minor maintenance and cleaning activities
are performed. Trains are connected to electrical power to provide lighting and
heat them during the winter months, and to cool them during the summer months.
In most cases, facilities buildings are combined with staff and administrative office
buildings.
Visible elements of Metrolinx facilities shall respond to individual sites with either
unusual inherent qualities or notable contextual features.
Metrolinx facilities shall be consistent in terms of functional planning principles,
functional components (e.g., power distribution system to each train consist,
security access via gated perimeter, staff quarters, etc.), structural systems,
materials, and lighting.
Standardization of Metrolinx facilities design shall not be applied so rigidly as to
preclude architectural responses to special site characteristics such as:
a) Heritage features of surrounding neighbourhoods;
b) Significant natural features, identity, or image;
c) Surrounding high-density development; and
d) Potential integration with multi-use buildings on the same site.
Facilities shall be flexible and respond to changes generated either from within the
system or external to it, with minimal disruption of ongoing system operations.
While site potential should always be maximized, there may be instances whereby
the design and construction shall factor and protect for the addition of future
successive layover tracks to be built over time and potentially under different
Contracts.
In contrast, the design of new fixed facilities such as substations and staff quarters
buildings shall be thought of as permanent structures since the removal of these
would generally not be cost-beneficial and further cause significant operational
disruptions.
Designs may also need to consider and allow for future expansions to existing
facilities to accommodate growth.
Designs and construction staging shall cause the least disruption to facility and
railway operations.

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The planning and design of Metrolinx facilities shall take into consideration the
potential for joint development by encouraging the integration of other facilities run
by other railway operators.
The likelihood and nature of development in the immediate vicinity of individual rail
service center sites shall be identified prior to the design of each facility to ensure
that integration into any development is consistent with Metrolinx’ s present and
future needs.
Architectural facilities usually utilize steel structures with building envelope
composed of precast concrete insulated panels, aluminum composite or steel
insulated panels and metal cladding and curtainwall.
11.2.2 Applicable code classifications
Building Classification shall be F2 as per OBC Section [Link], sprinklered, non-
combustible construction.

11.3 Maintenance Facilities

11.3.1 Applicable Code Classifications
Building classification shall be either Group F, Div. 2 as per OBC Section [Link],
sprinklered, non-combustible construction or Group D as per OBC Section [Link],
non-sprinklered (either combustible or non-combustible construction depending
on the building).
Natural light for shop lighting is highly recommended and should be applied as
much as possible in illumination design.
11.3.2 Maintenance Centers
Maintenance centers shall include supervisor and support offices.
11.3.3 Maintenance Shops
Maintenance shops shall include supervisor and support offices.
11.3.4 Control Room for Locomotive Test Cell
Soundproofed control room with staff workstations shall include air quality controls
during engine testing.
11.3.5 Storage Facilities
Storage facilities shall include at least one workstation.
11.3.6 Janitor Rooms
The janitor’s Room shall have a slop sink, hot water tank and metal storage shelving.

11.4 Railway Operating Facilities

11.4.1 Applicable Code Classifications

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Building classification is Group D as per OBC Section [Link], non-sprinklered,

either combustible or non-combustible construction.
11.4.2 Guard and Security Offices
Guard and security offices shall be designed to have room for two people and
contain the following as a minimum:
a) Regular office area with workstations;
b) Locker room;
c) Network to central security monitor systems; and
d) Access to communications systems and equipment.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) most current edition shall
be fully implemented throughout the facility, and all building areas shall be
designed accordingly.

11.5 Building Support Services

11.5.1 Substation Building
Substation building shall accommodate switchgear and motor control equipment.
A separate communications room shall be included in the above footprint area. The
communications room is accessed from the exterior and is air conditioned
separately from the main electrical room.
Substation layouts shall be designed to house and maintain the electrical
equipment associated with the Metrolinx rail service centers (e.g., switchgear
cabinets, MCCs).
The substation shall be located as close as possible to the wayside cabinets to
minimize underground cable lengths.
Typical components housed within the substation shall contain the following
integrated features as a minimum:

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a) Programmable heat and cool thermostat dedicated for roof top unit.
b) Ventilation ducting exhaust thru high fixed louvers with frame and blades of
aluminum alloy.
c) Fixed louver and frame completed with bird screen.
d) Motorized damper with interlock with exhaust fan and reverse acting
thermostat.
e) Air filter replaceable type.
f) Unit heaters complete with disconnect switch and wall brackets, mounted
at elevated level above floor. This shall provide heating source for
operator’s comfort within building.
g) Adjustable thermostat with lockable cover wall mounted 1500 mm above
floor (ventilation controlled).
h) Wall exhaust fan complete with wall mount housing, gravity damper,
weather hood, and motor guard.
i) Thermostat and summer fan switch mounted 1500 mm above floor (unit
heater controlled) set point 18ºC (65ºF).
j) Packaged electric cooling and heating unit complete with roof curb, filters,
programmable heat/cool thermostat, disconnect switch, low ambient
controls, economizer with fresh air set at 71 l/s (150 ft3/min).
k) Hydrogen monitors complete with sensor hi/low alarm, low voltage output
relay to fan starter in UPS room.
l) Main and wayside breakers remote control panel with breakers status
display or pilot lights.
m) Cabinet fan complete with vibration isolators, starter, disconnect switch and
intake air grille; and
n) Automatic back draft damper.
Substation building shall be insulated, heated, and cooled where required.
There shall be no windows.
There shall be no pits around substation building, as cables shall run directly up into
the switchgear.
Switchgear shall have a remote panel to keep workers outside of the Arc Flash
Boundary.
Arc Flash Labels shall comply with Metrolinx Standards.
Lighting shall be provided for high-voltage areas, but fixtures shall be kept out of
the high-voltage compound.

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