TIMMINS, ONT. — The Ontario government has awarded a contract to build the Timmins-Porcupine Station to EllisDon, marking another step in bringing back Northlander passenger rail services between Timmins and Toronto.
Early work construction is currently underway on the platform, parking area and a passenger waiting area, states a release.
Once complete, the Timmins-Porcupine Station will have accessible washrooms, varied seating and a ticket counter.
Outdoor features will include an accessible platform, motor coach bays, parking, pedestrian pathways, a taxi stand and a designated passenger pickup and drop-off area.
Work is also underway along the Northlander track to adjust curves to ensure the train runs at higher speeds and with fewer disruptions, the release adds.
Last fall, the province awarded a contract to reconstruct platforms and install pre-manufactured shelters at train stops along the future Northlander corridor from North Bay to Cochrane.
In May 2024, the province awarded three contracts to design and manufacture nine new Northlander station shelters, enhance rail safety and complete warning system upgrades.
Once reinstated, the Northlander will provide southbound service leaving from Timmins and northbound service leaving from Toronto, up to seven days a week.
There will be 16 stops in both directions, including a rail connection to Cochrane.
