Use caution at Metro Line intersections

Speed restriction lifted

February 15, 2017

The City of Edmonton has been given the green light by Rail Safety Consulting—an independent safety auditor hired to ensure the Metro Line’s new signalling system is sound—to lift the speed restriction that has been in place at intersections.

The City of Edmonton is reminding commuters to stay safe once Metro Line trains start running at full speed through intersections on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Trains will be moving at speeds of up to 50 km/h through intersections. Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are reminded to:

Obey all traffic signs, signals and gates.

Never stop on the tracks.

Exercise patience. Trains may be moving faster, but there will still be waits at intersections along the Metro Line.

The lifting of speed restrictions is another step towards full delivery of the signalling system from the contractor, Thales.

Media Availability: Adam Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, will be available for interviews at City Hall (City Room, main floor) today at 2:30 p.m.





Media contact:

Holly Budd

Communications

780-221-1189