Iconic new pictures show continued life and progress below – and above – the light rail transit system. Perhaps it’s the times. Including the isolation most of us have been living and working in. But while we regularly bring you the latest pictures from construction of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) line, these … Continue reading Toronto proud – Remarkable images capture Crosstown transit workers marking historic moments for light rail transit route
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Concrete continues to flow inside future Finch West LRT maintenance shop
From utility relocation, to drilling and excavations - tangible progress is being made on the latest transit project coming to Toronto West. In this series of photo features, residents and future transit customers get a glimpse of the work happening in their community. When completed, the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project will bring … Continue reading Concrete continues to flow inside future Finch West LRT maintenance shop
Upcoming change to Barrie GO train service expected to speed up needed projects
Starting Wednesday, May 13, GO buses will replace midday trains on the Barrie line during weekdays, and all trains during the weekend. With ridership down by as much as 90 per cent as a result of COVID-19, Metrolinx is finding ways to use this situation to the advantage of its customers and communities, by speeding … Continue reading Upcoming change to Barrie GO train service expected to speed up needed projects
Banner appreciation for COVID-19 heroes – Pickering family create Union Station sign to thank frontline workers toiling during pandemic
While others have been heading out to keep essential services moving, Laurette Sharpe and her family wanted to use their time to find ways to show society’s appreciation for that needed work. Their ‘hearts4helpers’campaign will soon be proudly flying at Toronto’s main transit hub. Pickering mother, Laurette Sharpe, wanted to wear her heart on her … Continue reading Banner appreciation for COVID-19 heroes – Pickering family create Union Station sign to thank frontline workers toiling during pandemic
Important Upgrades – Weekend Stouffville GO Train service replaced by buses to support infrastructure upgrades
GO train service on the Stouffville line is being replaced by GO bus service between Lincolnville GO and Unionville GO this weekend (May 8-10) to accommodate track work along the Stouffville corridor. Even as regular life has paused for many of us, transit expansion work carries on full steam ahead. That’s why this weekend (May … Continue reading Important Upgrades – Weekend Stouffville GO Train service replaced by buses to support infrastructure upgrades
The Ontario Line sees a steady flow of ongoing public feedback – but what happens to it once it’s received?
Earlier this year, Metrolinx reached out to people living along Toronto’s proposed Ontario Line route to share information and gather feedback. This was the first of continuing opportunities for dialogue – and there was lots of conversation. Metrolinx asked. And you’ve responded. Every major transit project is built on a bedrock of feedback from the … Continue reading The Ontario Line sees a steady flow of ongoing public feedback – but what happens to it once it’s received?
A bridge so close – Drone footage shows expansion of the bridge over Centennial Parkway
Some things are more impressive from a bird’s eye view. Take a flight over work done on an important Hamilton rail bridge. Come fly with us. Recently, we brought you the story of the future of Confederation GO Station, including the project tender being announced. As part of that feature, we pointed out Metrolinx worked … Continue reading A bridge so close – Drone footage shows expansion of the bridge over Centennial Parkway
Transit in technicolour – GO Transit opens up colouring book of possibilities with kid’s printable pages
As parents continue to search for distractions and art projects to keep children busy during the ongoing health lockdown, they can now download colouring page templates that will remind them of past – and future - trips on GO Transit. You can download them here. You’ve done the kitchen dance party until your legs were … Continue reading Transit in technicolour – GO Transit opens up colouring book of possibilities with kid’s printable pages
See video of the first time a light rail vehicle passes through a Crosstown tunnel
The Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit project has seen plenty of progress as stations and stops are worked on across the Toronto route. But witnessing a transit vehicle move through a tunnel for the first time is something any transit buff – or future passenger – will appreciate. You’ll find video, images and the full … Continue reading See video of the first time a light rail vehicle passes through a Crosstown tunnel
On the transit frontlines handling essential service during COVID-19 – The view for one GO Transit station attendant
Most of us have been largely locked down for more than a month. But others, including station attendant Dana Fisher, have shown up to make sure those who have to travel, get where they’re going. This is her story. For Dana Fisher, working at Oakville GO Station is nothing like it used to be. Dana … Continue reading On the transit frontlines handling essential service during COVID-19 – The view for one GO Transit station attendant
