As Burl's Creek prepares to welcome the concert of the summer, GO has the best way to get you in front of the Rolling Stones. But how well do you know Mick, Keith and company? Let's test your Stones knowledge. Jumping Jack Flash, we'll get you to this legendary bash. GO Transit has planned your … Continue reading Can’t get no satisfaction? Take our Rolling Stones quiz as you count on GO to help get you to their upcoming concert
Month: June 2019
Laird Station gets the ultimate umbrella – Photos of the day
As we’ve taken readers from end to end at every stop and station along Toronto’s Crosstown light rail transit system, we’re constantly adding updates on the progress being made. Here’s another look behind – and below – the scenes at Laird Station. And not just one photo, but two, to start your week. While the … Continue reading Laird Station gets the ultimate umbrella – Photos of the day
Talk about a long wedding train – Groom uses unique ride to stand beside his bride
When most opt for a fancy limousine or an exotic sports car to travel to their venue, one husband-to-be and his groomsmen decided GO was the best way to arrive in style. Before the wedding bells, came the whistles. And instead of a single wedding carriage getting him to his bride, on Chris Drew’s big … Continue reading Talk about a long wedding train – Groom uses unique ride to stand beside his bride
New GO ridership map released – UP Express leads the way as Metrolinx reports strong growth in customers
GO Transit’s Barrie and Richmond Hill lines were strong contributors to the six per cent increase in total ridership. Find out how well your own GO Transit or UP Express station is doing, compared to others on the network. GO Transit and UP Express are taking people where they need to be more than ever … Continue reading New GO ridership map released – UP Express leads the way as Metrolinx reports strong growth in customers
Metrolinx is all geared up for Toronto Pride 2019
Vehicles and staff are ready for a safe weekend of celebrating that goes beyond the festival weekend. We’re dressed up. We’re ready. And we can’t wait for this particular weekend. Metrolinx staff are all geared up to participate in the 2019 Pride Parade in Toronto this festival weekend (June 21-23), accompanied by the recently debuted … Continue reading Metrolinx is all geared up for Toronto Pride 2019
Indigenous history explored through unique exercise
Program is an interactive and participatory lesson. This blanket is made to uncover. As part of Indigenous History Month, Metrolinx’s Employee Resource Group, Anishinaabe Circle, in partnership with Oxford Properties, held a culturally immersive event on June 19, to help staff travel back 500 years into Canada’s past. The colourful ‘KAIROS Blanket Exercise' is an interactive … Continue reading Indigenous history explored through unique exercise
Guildwood GO station upgrades bring bounty of benefits to the community
Metrolinx leaders and community members gather to mark the rebirth of Guildwood GO station on the Lakeshore East Line. Guildwood GO has come a long way since the year Star Wars premiered and the Space Shuttle first took flight. Today (June 19) Metrolinx celebrates one of the oldest stations on the GO Network, as well … Continue reading Guildwood GO station upgrades bring bounty of benefits to the community
Tackling No. 3 Switch – How a notoriously troublesome piece of Lakeshore East GO equipment is being improved
Sometimes the smallest things - such as the space between electrical circuits - can threaten the timely commute of thousands of GO train customers. With each riddle, comes an inventive and complicated solution. This is how one signal box is being brought up to date. A transit problem that starts out as big as a … Continue reading Tackling No. 3 Switch – How a notoriously troublesome piece of Lakeshore East GO equipment is being improved
Cedarvale rock and our role – Photo of the day
As we’ve taken readers from end to end of every stop and station along Toronto’s Crosstown light rail transit system, we’re constantly adding updates on the progress being made. Here’s another look behind – and below – the scenes at Cedarvale Station. It’s no small feat to dig the feet. While even local residents don’t … Continue reading Cedarvale rock and our role – Photo of the day
City moves – Markham Museum offers families chance to learn about transportation
The kids may be getting out of school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t combine education with motivation and a bit of inspiration. Check out the Metrolinx and GO Transit exhibit, along with other hands-on activities, at Markham Moves. Sure, this summer, you can toss a ball around with the kids. Or you can harness … Continue reading City moves – Markham Museum offers families chance to learn about transportation
