Metrolinx is adding new GO train service and bringing back even more. The big winners? Hamilton residents. Get all the Steeltown transit details below. Transit history is being made in Hamilton. With the province recently entering Step 3 of reopening, Metrolinx is bringing back more GO service and adding new trips. Starting Aug. 7, Metrolinx is launching … Continue reading All day GO train service coming to Hamilton this summer
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Metrolinx increasing GO train service on several major routes plus new hourly service to West Harbour GO
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
Prepare for traffic impacts on Danforth Avenue as crews prepare for Lakeshore East Rail Corridor bridge work
Work on the Lakeshore East Rail Corridor continues to ramp up, and it means there will be traffic impacts on Toronto’s Danforth Avenue. Traffic will be reduced to single lanes in both directions to give crews enough elbow room to widen the Danforth bridge. The bridge construction is part of GO Expansion, bringing more frequent … Continue reading Prepare for traffic impacts on Danforth Avenue as crews prepare for Lakeshore East Rail Corridor bridge work
Stouffville GO line sees significant changes
Metrolinx construction is preparing the line for frequent two-way, all-day service. Let’s bring you up to speed on what’s different along the line and where it’s all leading. If you live anywhere along the Stouffville rail corridor, you may have seen various Metrolinx construction notices and sites and wondered what was happening. Work is underway … Continue reading Stouffville GO line sees significant changes
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
Why a partial road and sidewalk closure is key to keeping everyone moving during Bloor bridge reconstruction
Rebuilding a bridge that spans over one of Toronto’s busiest roads is challenging. To keep traffic flowing, Metrolinx will implement a partial road and sidewalk closure of Bloor Street West while crews demolish the south abutment of the Bloor bridge. This work is part of the Davenport Diamond Guideway project. Find out how it will … Continue reading Why a partial road and sidewalk closure is key to keeping everyone moving during Bloor bridge reconstruction
Warden Avenue lanes reduced to a single lane in both directions as part of continued work on Lakeshore East Rail Corridor
Travelling through Warden Avenue may be slower the next few weeks, but it will be worth it in the end. The work supports bringing quieter, faster, more frequent train service to the Lakeshore East line. Improving future GO train service on the Lakeshore East Rail Corridor means making improvements today. Starting this month, Warden Avenue … Continue reading Warden Avenue lanes reduced to a single lane in both directions as part of continued work on Lakeshore East Rail Corridor
Residents get answers as Metrolinx holds virtual open house for Davenport Diamond guideway and greenway projects
Metrolinx is making significant progress on the Davenport Diamond Guideway project and has recently awarded the design contract for the greenway (public realm). Metrolinx knows the community has questions about these two very important projects happening in their neighbourhood. Find out how to get your questions answered below. Metrolinx is inviting the local community to … Continue reading Residents get answers as Metrolinx holds virtual open house for Davenport Diamond guideway and greenway projects
Metrolinx announces official opening date for Bloomington GO Transit Station
An all-new, state-of-the-art station will soon provide customers in York Region with more service options, helping them get to where they need to need to be better, faster, and easier. Here’s a rundown on what customers will be seeing. Metrolinx has announced the official opening date of Bloomington Station. The new star on the Richmond … Continue reading Metrolinx announces official opening date for Bloomington GO Transit Station
Metrolinx spreading the roots of GO Expansion as spring compensation tree planting continues across the region
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is helping Metrolinx plant trees as compensation for transforming rail corridors to support future expanded GO service. Find out how many trees have gone in the ground, so far. Expanding GO service is something that benefits the entire region. As part of that expansion, trees and vegetation are being removed along … Continue reading Metrolinx spreading the roots of GO Expansion as spring compensation tree planting continues across the region