As the busiest transit hub in Canada, Union Station is used to playing host to more than – prior to COVID-19 – 300,000 daily visitors. Serving those travelers is about to get easier, as Bay Concourse is now open, thanks to a project led by the City of Toronto, in partnership with Metrolinx. We break … Continue reading Brand new Bay Concourse opens to customers inside Union Station today
Stations
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
GO Transit increases walking and cycling access to GO Stations
Improving transit is about more than just upgrading vehicles, timetables and routes. It’s also about making it easier to get to and from stations, beyond using a car. As the province moves closer to the other side of COVID-19 pandemic measures, and more riders return, GO Transit is working on making it easier to walk … Continue reading GO Transit increases walking and cycling access to GO Stations
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
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
Kipling Transit Hub is complete and offering more connections in West Toronto
Construction of Kipling Transit Hub is complete. Located in Toronto west region, the key hub seamlessly connects customers to three transit providers – GO Transit, MiWay and TTC. Watch a new video that takes a tour of the new Kipling Bus Terminal (GO & MiWay), the pedestrian tunnels, renovated GO station building and modern amenities. The final pieces of the puzzle have been put into place for the Kipling Transit Hub. The … Continue reading Kipling Transit Hub is complete and offering more connections in West Toronto
Frontline public transit workers lining up to get COVID-19 vaccine
Since January 2020, Metrolinx has kept the public updated on the actions to limit the spread of the virus including any new efforts implemented to keep everyone safe and been transparent about the number of staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. Although vaccination rates are increasing and virus levels decreasing, health officials say hospitalization … Continue reading Frontline public transit workers lining up to get COVID-19 vaccine
Historic Toronto bridges ready for transit expansion
Crews have been working for the last year to revitalize three of Toronto’s key downtown bridges. As Metrolinx works to expand GO Transit service, this work is essential to make it happen. Read the latest below. Restoration work on the bridges over York, Bay, and Yonge Streets is now complete after months of hard work. … Continue reading Historic Toronto bridges ready for transit expansion
Metrolinx continues to guard against the spread of COVID-19
Since January 2020, Metrolinx has kept everyone updated on the actions to limit the spread of the virus including any new efforts implemented to keep everyone safe and been transparent about the number of staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. This week, Metrolinx had 11 additional staff across a variety of work locations in … Continue reading Metrolinx continues to guard against the spread of COVID-19
Metrolinx ramps up efforts to keep staff and customers safe during third wave
Since January 2020, Metrolinx has kept everyone updated on the actions to limit the spread of the virus including any new efforts implemented to keep everyone safe, and been transparent about the number of staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. This week, Metrolinx had 14 additional staff across a variety of work locations in … Continue reading Metrolinx ramps up efforts to keep staff and customers safe during third wave