With the province now in Step Three of reopening, Metrolinx is offering customers more flexibility to get on the GO this summer by bringing back services and adding new ones. Metrolinx is increasing rail service starting Aug. 7 as riders continue to return to transit. The changes will offer more flexibility in scheduling and planning trips for customers heading back to work, while using GO to also reconnect with friends and family, as well as attend sporting events and concerts. The news includes the announcement of all-day, hourly … Continue reading Metrolinx increasing GO train service on several major routes plus new hourly service to West Harbour GO
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York University GO Station closes to make way for Barrie Line expansion
Metrolinx is paving the way for two way, all day electrified service on the Barrie line, expanding the corridor and adding new tracks to improve access and convenience for customers. But saying hello to more GO service means saying goodbye to the underused York University GO Station. Here’s why its closure is needed, and how … Continue reading York University GO Station closes to make way for Barrie Line expansion
Tornado and severe weather impacts Barrie GO train service
High winds and hail that damaged structures and vehicles today (July 15) in Barrie has also impacted GO Transit. Here’s the latest. (July 15 – 5:45 p.m.) Update: Barrie Police have opened access to Barrie South GO Station and GO service can now access the station. Crews have also cleared the tracks from downed trees … Continue reading Tornado and severe weather impacts Barrie GO train service
Gardiner closure means weekend GO bus changes
With the Gardiner Expressway closed for the weekend, there will some changes to GO bus service this Saturday and Sunday on routes 16, 21, 31, 65, 68 and 71. Metrolinx News has the information you need to plan ahead. This coming weekend (July 11 and 12) sees an annual rite of summer for Toronto – closure of the Gardiner Expressway for summer maintenance. And … Continue reading Gardiner closure means weekend GO bus changes
History is made as Bloomington GO Station opens doors for the first time
Over the past year, Metrolinx News has been covering the progress made on Bloomington GO Station, providing updates on the newest addition to the Richmond Hill GO Line. Today (June 28) the station opened its doors for the very first time, giving customers a chance to experience this new, state-of-the-art facility that will now provide … Continue reading History is made as Bloomington GO Station opens doors for the first time
Special edition Pride GO Bus hits the streets this week
Pride month is in full swing, and Metrolinx is involved in several ways. From a newly wrapped Pride GO Bus, to DriveN’Drag teaparties, and virtual Pride parades – it's action packed. Take a look at the new bus and find out how you get can involved below. As Metrolinx continues to celebrate Pride Month, a … Continue reading Special edition Pride GO Bus hits the streets this week
Safety upgrades underway at dozens of GO bus stations
Metrolinx is in the middle of upgrading a number of GO stations to improve customer safety at GO bus loops. Find out more about the enhancements coming to a station near you. As the province continues to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic and transit ridership increases, Metrolinx is making safety upgrades at several GO stations. … Continue reading Safety upgrades underway at dozens of GO bus stations
Metrolinx joins Pride Toronto for 40th anniversary celebrations
As Pride marks a major milestone despite COVID-19, Metrolinx is wearing the Pride colours proudly inside, and out. Find out more about the festivities coming up this month and what it means to Metrolinx staff. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Toronto Pride parade and festivities are carrying on despite the lingering pandemic. … Continue reading Metrolinx joins Pride Toronto for 40th anniversary celebrations
Veteran GO Transit mechanic hangs up his wrench after 40 years keeping wheels on the buses going round and round
If you’ve travelled on a GO bus in the last four decades, Chris Johnson has likely had a hand in helping you get around. The long serving mechanic has gone under 12,000 buses, making repairs that would help move countless people during his time at GO Transit. We recently caught up with him, one last … Continue reading Veteran GO Transit mechanic hangs up his wrench after 40 years keeping wheels on the buses going round and round
How the Durham Scarborough BRT will bring new bus rapid transit to Oshawa
The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit is a 36-kilometre bus rapid transit corridor that would serve Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough, and provide better access for residents and businesses for key destinations along Highway 2 including Trent University, the Oshawa urban growth centre and its commercial strip, all the way to Scarborough Town Centre and the TTC Line 2 subway extension. Oshawa residents are getting an update regarding the newest transit project planned for their city. The Durham-Scarborough Bus … Continue reading How the Durham Scarborough BRT will bring new bus rapid transit to Oshawa