BLAST network
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| Overview | |||
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| Owner | Metrolinx | ||
| Locale | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Transit type | Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 5 | ||
| Website | Hamilton Rapid Transit | ||
| Operation | |||
| Operator(s) | Hamilton Street Railway | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
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The BLAST network is a plan for a high-capacity transit system in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada consisting of two bus rapid transit lines and three light rail lines. It was conceived as part of the city's 2007 transportation master plan. It was later incorporated by Metrolinx as part of its regional transportation plan, The Big Move.[1] The two light rail lines, B-Line and A-Line, are among the plan's prioritized transit expansion projects and was confirmed funding in May 2015 by the Government of Ontario. [2]
Lines[edit]
| Line | Corridor/Main Route | Termini | Big Move Priority[3] | |
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Main Street and King Street | McMaster University | Queenston Circle | Top, within 15 years |
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Highway 6 and York Boulevard | Downtown | Waterdown | beyond 25 years |
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James Street and Upper James Street | West Harbour GO | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | within 15 years |
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Centennial Parkway and Rymal Road | Eastgate Square | Ancaster Business Park | beyond 25 years |
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Kenilworth Avenue, Upper Ottawa Street, and Mohawk Road | Centre Mall | Linc/Mohawk Road interchange | within 25 years |
Rolling stock[edit]
The B-line and A-line are expected to use Flexity Freedom light rail cars built by Bombardier Transportation. The same cars are expected to be used on the Eglinton Crosstown line in Toronto and the Ion rapid transit in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
References[edit]
- ^ "Routes and Corridor Maps". City of Hamilton. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ Kevlahan, Nicholas. "Hamilton Gets YES for an Answer". Raise the Hammer.
- ^ "The Big Move" (PDF). Metrolinx. 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
