Durham Region residents will soon see a self-driving, electric vehicle rolling into Whitby GO as Metrolinx partners with several agencies to help create the smart infrastructure. Find out more about the new autonomous shuttle and how it fits into a fully integrated local transit network of the future. What was once reserved for the world … Continue reading Self-driving electric shuttle heading to Whitby GO as part of AV pilot project
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How the Durham Scarborough BRT will bring new bus rapid transit to Oshawa
The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit is a 36-kilometre bus rapid transit corridor that would serve Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough, and provide better access for residents and businesses for key destinations along Highway 2 including Trent University, the Oshawa urban growth centre and its commercial strip, all the way to Scarborough Town Centre and the TTC Line 2 subway extension. Oshawa residents are getting an update regarding the newest transit project planned for their city. The Durham-Scarborough Bus … Continue reading How the Durham Scarborough BRT will bring new bus rapid transit to Oshawa
Delivering new rapid transit to support a growing Durham Region community
Metrolinx continues to work with the community to deliver new rapid transit – the Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project (DSBRT). The Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project will bring 36-kilometers of bus rapid transit that would serve Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough, and connect with Scarborough Centre, the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus … Continue reading Delivering new rapid transit to support a growing Durham Region community
Find out how Metrolinx is bringing more rapid transit to Durham Region
Metrolinx is working to bring new rapid transit options to the region of Durham. Learn how you can get involved in the newest rapid transit project in the works - the Durham-Scarborough BRT. Bus rapid transit (BRT) is one of lesser-known heroes of the public transit world. It’s not all about the trains. Buses are … Continue reading Find out how Metrolinx is bringing more rapid transit to Durham Region
GO train crew attacked at Whitby GO Station – Do you know the suspect?
Police are looking for a man who assaulted a Customer Service Ambassador and GO train Engineer. Durham Regional Police are searching for a suspect who violently attacked two crew members of a Lakeshore East train last Wednesday evening (August 5). The GO train was just pulling into Whitby GO, on its way west toward Union … Continue reading GO train crew attacked at Whitby GO Station – Do you know the suspect?
Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility holds design secrets – See why it’s healthier than your average workplace
The 500,000 square foot facility is the first LEED Gold facility of its kind and size in Canada. The Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility (WRMF), holds many secrets. Opened in 2018 to provide maintenance, repair and day-to-day cleaning and upkeep of GO trains, the facility, located at 625 Victoria Street East, in Whitby, not only doesn’t … Continue reading Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility holds design secrets – See why it’s healthier than your average workplace
Significant changes coming to Whitby GO station – Here’s what customers need to know today and for the summer
New yellow tactile and digital signs are just some of the improvements coming to the station as Metrolinx continues with its Early Stations Improvement Project. Here’s a rundown. If things look busy at Whitby GO, it's because the station is getting some upgrades. As of today (June 8),the west half of the island platform is … Continue reading Significant changes coming to Whitby GO station – Here’s what customers need to know today and for the summer
Next generation of female engineers and potential transit designers get inside state-of-art facility – and up close with Metrolinx mentors
Group of engineering students toured the Whitby Maintenance Facility, and were given an intimate glimpse into what it takes to help shape the future of one of North America’s largest transit agencies. As a young girl, Rachel Lynds spent countless hours taking apart and fixing small electronics. No piece was too tiny. No system too … Continue reading Next generation of female engineers and potential transit designers get inside state-of-art facility – and up close with Metrolinx mentors