When Colin Millien arrives for work every day, he makes a point of stopping for a moment to appreciate where he is and what he does. “I get to see a sunrise on a lake in Barrie,” he said. “I end up at Toronto Union seeing the CN Tower at night time, with the whole … Continue reading GO Customer Service Ambassador proves to be One in a “Millien”
Month: June 2018
Bringing art and vibrancy for customers and the community at Weston station
Of all the communities where the work of Metrolinx is being felt the most, Weston has seen and heard much of it to this point. It’s also the neighbourhood that is bound to notice a significant change for the better as a result. An example of that is a large mural being created in the … Continue reading Bringing art and vibrancy for customers and the community at Weston station
Separating trains from car traffic a big part of Metrolinx plans for GO Transit expansion
There’s almost nothing worse for drivers, cyclists or pedestrians than being in a hurry to get somewhere, only to be stopped in their tracks. Or close to the tracks in some cases. Hearing that familiar “ding, ding, ding” while on the road and seeing those railway crossing arms come down, can be a major inconvenience. … Continue reading Separating trains from car traffic a big part of Metrolinx plans for GO Transit expansion
Oshawa GO Station wins coveted Urban Design Award
One of GO Transit's newest stations can now add award winner to its list of achievements. The City of Oshawa recently announced the Oshawa GO/VIA Station as the recipient of an Award of Excellence at the 2018 Urban Design Awards ceremony. The station, one of the busiest on the GO network, was given the honour … Continue reading Oshawa GO Station wins coveted Urban Design Award
Mass infrastructure for today and tomorrow highlighted by Metrolinx President & CEO Phil Verster
It’s the “stuff” that you don’t normally see but everything that’s needed to keep GO Transit running. The infrastructure that spans the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) is critical and the scope is massive. Seven rail lines, spanning more than 460 kilometres with 66 stations are in operation. More than a dozen rail yards and … Continue reading Mass infrastructure for today and tomorrow highlighted by Metrolinx President & CEO Phil Verster
Bowmanville High School students #CommuteWithKindness using GO Transit
Students perform random acts of kindness while travelling to and from Union Station as part of school program On any given day, being approached on the GO train by a stranger would normally be cause for alarm. When it’s a group of high school students dressed in hula skirts, carrying signs and balloons though, chances … Continue reading Bowmanville High School students #CommuteWithKindness using GO Transit
Niagara Falls volunteers begin welcoming seasonal GO train customers
Barbara Burrows has made it a point to stand on the train platform in downtown Niagara Falls every summer for 10 years now. She volunteers her time regularly to act as an “ambassador” for the city, as visitors arrive by rail during the summer months. While waving and smiling, Burrows began greeting GO Transit customers, … Continue reading Niagara Falls volunteers begin welcoming seasonal GO train customers
Metrolinx stands proud at annual Toronto Pride Parade
There was no way anyone attending the 2018 Pride Parade in Toronto would miss it. The double-decker GO bus, donning the colours of the rainbow, stood tall with the words "Ride With Pride" emblazoned across the side. More than 120 people representing Metrolinx, including CEO Phil Verster and other members of the senior management team, … Continue reading Metrolinx stands proud at annual Toronto Pride Parade
Full-scale replica shows off Eglinton Crosstown station design
Design excellence standards now on full display for teams to see in person while construction continues It’s just a glimpse of what’s to come as part of the Eglinton Crosstown but it’s enough to give those involved in designing the stations goosebumps. “It’s the opportunity to really create and build what the stations will look […]
Metrolinx develops throttle control program that saves fuel – and millions of dollars for GO Transit
It’s a little bit like manual cruise control in your car but on a much larger scale. The idea is to get GO trains up to speed between stations, put the engine in an idle position and simply coast until it’s time to hit the brakes. An innovative, new approach that has led to no … Continue reading Metrolinx develops throttle control program that saves fuel – and millions of dollars for GO Transit
