When most opt for a fancy limousine or an exotic sports car to travel to their venue, one husband-to-be and his groomsmen decided GO was the best way to arrive in style. Before the wedding bells, came the whistles. And instead of a single wedding carriage getting him to his bride, on Chris Drew’s big … Continue reading Talk about a long wedding train – Groom uses unique ride to stand beside his bride
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Metrolinx is all geared up for Toronto Pride 2019
Vehicles and staff are ready for a safe weekend of celebrating that goes beyond the festival weekend. We’re dressed up. We’re ready. And we can’t wait for this particular weekend. Metrolinx staff are all geared up to participate in the 2019 Pride Parade in Toronto this festival weekend (June 21-23), accompanied by the recently debuted … Continue reading Metrolinx is all geared up for Toronto Pride 2019
Guildwood GO station upgrades bring bounty of benefits to the community
Metrolinx leaders and community members gather to mark the rebirth of Guildwood GO station on the Lakeshore East Line. Guildwood GO has come a long way since the year Star Wars premiered and the Space Shuttle first took flight. Today (June 19) Metrolinx celebrates one of the oldest stations on the GO Network, as well … Continue reading Guildwood GO station upgrades bring bounty of benefits to the community
City moves – Markham Museum offers families chance to learn about transportation
The kids may be getting out of school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t combine education with motivation and a bit of inspiration. Check out the Metrolinx and GO Transit exhibit, along with other hands-on activities, at Markham Moves. Sure, this summer, you can toss a ball around with the kids. Or you can harness … Continue reading City moves – Markham Museum offers families chance to learn about transportation
This wrap’s just the start – ‘Ride with Pride’ GO bus makes big entrance
We unveil our freshly wrapped Pride GO bus in Bowmanville. There are times when you just need to stand out for good reason. On June 13, Metrolinx unveiled this year’s ‘Ride with Pride’ GO bus at the Bowmanville Rainbow Crosswalk dedication ceremony in the city’s east end. It is the first rainbow crosswalk in Durham … Continue reading This wrap’s just the start – ‘Ride with Pride’ GO bus makes big entrance
Raptors win hearts and minds of a city – and country
Few things tend to dominate the heartbeat of Toronto. As a major metropolitan centre, the city is used to major events. But the Raptors have pulled people together in a rare unified cause. One that’s apparently bigger than a single city. We asked UP Express and GO Transit riders – all dressed in their Raptor’s team colours … Continue reading Raptors win hearts and minds of a city – and country
How to stop a GO train in its tracks – the momentum of science and skill behind aligning with a platform perfectly
As passengers, we can’t wait to get to our train stop. But, amid occasional platform overshoots and safety reminders to stay off the tracks, few of us know how complicated stopping a train can be. And that each stop starts long before the brakes are ever applied. For passengers, the effort of arriving at a … Continue reading How to stop a GO train in its tracks – the momentum of science and skill behind aligning with a platform perfectly
On Track – Your first view of Toronto’s Crosstown’s light rail vehicles in motion
During our ongoing Crosstown Progress series, looking at every major element of Toronto's Crosstown light rail transit project, we've seen work on the line, but haven't seen the machines that will run on those rails. That changes today. Our Metrolinx light rail vehicles are being tested, and we can finally show you how they look … Continue reading On Track – Your first view of Toronto’s Crosstown’s light rail vehicles in motion
No illusion – Magician Greg Frewin reveals Niagara Falls spectacles GO customers need to unlock
As Niagara Falls weekend GO service returns to take customers to and from the famous tourist destination, the area’s best known performer-in-residence – and one of the world’s most accomplished magicians – explains why the Falls have him locked up tight. Greg Frewin has pulled off one of the most elaborate feats in the history … Continue reading No illusion – Magician Greg Frewin reveals Niagara Falls spectacles GO customers need to unlock
Building communities thanks to Habitat for Humanity
Metrolinx team invests sweat equity to help a worthy cause. Metrolinx is used to watching over major construction projects and advances to mass transit across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. But on May 7, a team of women from Metrolinx put their work boots and hard hats on to help build something closer to home. … Continue reading Building communities thanks to Habitat for Humanity
