G.T.R. betterments, construction, etc.

Freight yards at Turcot.—The foundations of the roundhouse at the new yard at Turcot, Que., are being laid. It will be built of reinforced concrete, will have sixty stalls, and is expected to be completed in the fall. The freight yard will be laid out later, and is intended to be used as a classification yard for trains arriving from the west.

Hotel at Ottawa—In connection with the taking over of the Canada Atlantic Ry., it was recently stated by Sir C. R. Wilson, President, that a station building and large hotel would be built at Ottawa. We were advised June 21 that it was, as yet, too early to say what plans will finally be adopted in this respect.

Toronto Union Station.—It is stated that plans for the new union station are in preparation at Montréal, and that they are subject to the approval of F. H. McGuigan. The plans for the laying out of the tracks in the new station and its approaches are being made by F. L. Somerville, Resident Engineer, Toronto.

Mimico yards.—Considerable progress has been made in laying out the new yard at Mimico, Ont. It is expected it will be completed by the end of July.

Hyde Park to Kingscourt Jct. doubletracking.—Good progress is being made on this work by Ross and Macrae, the contractors. It is expected to start tracklaying early in July, which will probably be completed in the fall. The section between Hyde Park and London will be a very heavy undertaking, as it involves the reconstruction of a number of bridges. It is not likely that it will be undertaken this year.

Railways: C.A.Ry., G.T.Ry.

Stations: Mimico Yard, Toronto

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