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

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Niagara Falls to London, Ont.—Press reports dated Jan. 11 stated that the G.T.R. will begin double tracking the section from London to Niagara Falls, 204 miles, and used 100 lb. rails. The G.T.R. has been operating a double track line between Montréal and Chicago, Ill., via Hamilton, Brantford and London, except for a few miles in Michigan, and from Hamilton to Niagara Falls for some years. Within the last three years it has been laying 100 lb. steel on certain sections of the double track line, and using the 80 lb. steel taken up elsewhere. This work is to be done between London and Niagara Falls during the current year.

Superintendent Bowker stated Jan. 12, that the relaying of the double track between Niagara Falls and London, will he started Mar 15, three gangs being employed, one working from each end, and the third at some intermediate point. It is expected that the work will be completed by the end of the year. A. Cordasco, Montréal, will provide the labor.

Railways: G.T.Ry.

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