PNR RailWorks Inc. will conduct weed control along Guelph Junction Railway tracks between Woodlawn Road and Victoria Road, excluding a section of tracks from Norwich Street East to just past Macdonell Street.
Weed control will take place overnight June 5-6 starting at 11:59 p.m. to be completed at 5:00 a.m. (rain date is June 6-7).
Trail impacts
The Downtown Trail will be closed between Speedvale Avenue and Marcon Street during the control activities. As an added precaution, the trail will remain closed for about 12 hours after the weed control is applied.
How we control weeds
No herbicide or pesticide will be used within 60 metres (200 feet) of waterway crossings.
A distilled mixture of Torpedo, Navius, and Visionmax will be used in all other areas along the railway tracks. These substances have been evaluated by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency to be safe and are approved for use in parking areas, schoolyards, parks, golf courses and other public areas.
Using the following pesticides
Torpedo EZ Reg. #33872, Active Ingredients Flumioxazin, Pyroxasulfone, and Propylene glycol, under the Pest Controls Products Act (Canada).
VISIONMAX™ SILVICULTURE HERBICIDE Reg. #27736, Active Ingredients Potassium salt of glyphosate, under the Pest Controls Products Act (Canada).
Navius Herbicide Reg. #30922, Active Ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor, under the Pest Controls Products Act (Canada).
Why we control weeds
Weeds and other plants that grow along railway tracks can:
- cause fires
- create poor drainage that leads to track damage or signal failures at road crossings
- lead to longer train stopping distances
- create poor sight lines at trail crossings and roadways
Plant removal keeps railway tracks safe and clear for inspections, repairs and maintenance to Transport Canada standards.
For more information:
Les Petroczi
General Manager, Guelph Junction Railway
519-766-7121
[email protected]