As this year’s planting season draws to a close, Metrolinx continues to work with conservation partners on ecological compensation and greening of the region. Building transit for the future isn’t always about trains, buses, and new stations. Those are important ingredients, but a true recipe for transit success includes a healthy environment too. That’s why … Continue reading Growing the canopy – Metrolinx adds another 7,711 trees and shrubs as the transit agency increases tree cover in the region
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How COVID has impacted transit – Metrolinx releases ridership map covering all GO Transit rail routes
The transit agency has published the first ridership map since the start of the pandemic. While the breakdown of stations and routes clearly show the impact of the health crisis on ridership, it also demonstrates the work that has never stopped to keep essential travellers moving throughout the threat. See how your route has fared. … Continue reading How COVID has impacted transit – Metrolinx releases ridership map covering all GO Transit rail routes
Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal gets ready to open – Here’s what you need to know to get on the bus
Canada’s largest transit city will soon see a new state-of-the-art GO bus hub open right next to Union Station. The sophisticated terminal, set to begin operating early next month, will shelter customers from the elements, offer them easy access to and from the downtown core and work much like a modern airport. Get ready to … Continue reading Toronto’s new Union Station Bus Terminal gets ready to open – Here’s what you need to know to get on the bus
With new signs added, Bloomington GO Station just got brighter on the transit map
New GO Transit signs signal progress for the station, and the community it will serve. Here’s how they shine, and what to expect at the transit stop. Turn it on. Bloomington GO station, located at the northeast corner of Richmond Hill, recently had marquee GO signs raised and lit. The additions are always among the … Continue reading With new signs added, Bloomington GO Station just got brighter on the transit map
Heads up display – New departure screens at Union Station help GO Transit customers find their way
Metrolinx is installing new departure information screens on a number of GO Train platforms at Toronto’s Union Station. They’ll make navigating Canada’s busiest transit hub a bit easier. We all know that feeling. You’re hustling to make the GO Train home at the end of the day, you hurry up the stairs and realize you … Continue reading Heads up display – New departure screens at Union Station help GO Transit customers find their way
Delivered – Purolator partnership expands to more GO Transit stations
A trial project that had a Purolator drop-off at a single GO station, has now been expanded to six locations. Here’s how transit passengers, and local residents, can use the service. A generation ago, Jim Croce sang about saving time in a bottle. If you could do that for 2020, the days and months would … Continue reading Delivered – Purolator partnership expands to more GO Transit stations
As Aurora GO Station prepares for a facelift – Images combine then-and-now look at importance of rail connection for the community
For more than 160 years, the train station has been an important part of the Aurora community – one that is about to get a facelift. An innovative photo history project shows why there’s been such a strong connection with the rail lines, and the station itself. Aurora GO Station, which is showing its age, … Continue reading As Aurora GO Station prepares for a facelift – Images combine then-and-now look at importance of rail connection for the community
New rail bridge opening at Milliken GO makes way for next phase of construction
Hard work pays off as construction crews finish a new rail bridge at Milliken GO. With permanent rail tracks installed and all the right pieces in place, trains are now running over the new bridge. Here’s latest information on the big things happening on the Stouffville Steeles Avenue East Underpass and Milliken GO project. With … Continue reading New rail bridge opening at Milliken GO makes way for next phase of construction
Parking to be reduced at Mimico GO as the popular Etobicoke station prepares for big improvements
While 70 parking spaces will no longer be available starting in January 2021, there are a lot of big things coming for Mimico GO Station. Find out more about the future of transit at Mimico GO. Nestled at the south end of Royal York Road, Mimico GO Station has long been a commuter hub for … Continue reading Parking to be reduced at Mimico GO as the popular Etobicoke station prepares for big improvements
Burlington GO station set for temporary closure of elevators – Upgrades impact customers who use lifts to access train platforms
Work on the elevators is needed as they reach the end of their lifespan and the work will mean doing without them for the duration of the upgrade. Here’s what customers need to know as this important project takes place, plus some improvements coming to one of Lakeshore West’s busiest stations. Burlington GO train customers … Continue reading Burlington GO station set for temporary closure of elevators – Upgrades impact customers who use lifts to access train platforms
