And so it begins. The first light rail vehicle has arrived at the Maintenance and Storage Facility, and we have the first images of that Toronto debut. Now that’s a big delivery. The Finch West Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) has welcomed the arrival of the first Alstom light rail vehicle (LRV) from the Alstom … Continue reading See the first light rail vehicle arrive at Finch West Maintenance and Storage Facility
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These six major transit connections will expand travel options on the Yonge North Subway Extension
It’s all about making those connections. Along with local TTC and York Region Transit bus routes, we thought we’d look at the six major existing and future transit lines that will make it faster and more convenient to travel around Toronto, York Region and beyond, thanks to the Yonge North Subway Extension. A truly great … Continue reading These six major transit connections will expand travel options on the Yonge North Subway Extension
Artist turns GO bus into his canvas to celebrate history and Toronto Caribbean Carnival
A bright and colourful GO Bus will soon hit the roads. Metrolinx has an ongoing partnership with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and together they’re unveiling a bus wrap to commemorate Emancipation Day in Canada. See the renderings below from a renown Toronto artist who turned a GO bus into a vibrant work of art to … Continue reading Artist turns GO bus into his canvas to celebrate history and Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Hovering above a nearly complete Mount Dennis Station on Toronto’s Crosstown line
Mount Dennis station is currently about 98 per cent finished as it prepares to take up an important place on the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit route. In a very cool drone shoot, we can show you what that impressive percentage number means. We’ve shown a lot of underground progress happening along Eglinton Avenue and … Continue reading Hovering above a nearly complete Mount Dennis Station on Toronto’s Crosstown line
Blue Jays grand return home means a busier Union Station
The Toronto Blue Jays are making a return to Toronto’s Rogers Centre, which is another sign Ontario is hopefully in the latter stages of the pandemic. Here’s how riders can plan ahead for the July 30 game. Union Station is expected to see an increase in ridership as baseball fans make a return to Rogers … Continue reading Blue Jays grand return home means a busier Union Station
Brand new Bay Concourse opens to customers inside Union Station today
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
All day GO train service coming to Hamilton this summer
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
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
New photo shows Crosstown LRT Kodak lands past and present
Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) construction team recreates a decades old photograph that shows just how much has changed at the west Toronto property. The Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) route might be the transit line of the future, but even 90-years later some of the past remains the same. The Kodak lands have been … Continue reading New photo shows Crosstown LRT Kodak lands past and present
Port Credit GO sees major advancements for train station accessibility
Port Credit is seeing upgrades to help passengers on their GO journeys – including those just returning to regular transit after more than a year away. Here’s what’s in store for riders. After almost a year of work, major construction to enhance accessibility and safety features has reached the finish line at Port Credit GO … Continue reading Port Credit GO sees major advancements for train station accessibility