COVID-19 has changed the face of almost every habit and daily pattern, including seeing more people wearing face coverings as they jump on public transit. Here are some of the health and safety measures riders will notice as they begin to return to their seats. Think of it as a check-list for safe and healthy … Continue reading Now that’s different – What GO Transit and UP Express customers can expect as they return to using buses and trains
Untangling the knot beneath and above our Ontario cities – how the maze of urban utilities intersects with GO Transit expansion
Building transit in a dense urban environment takes a lot of planning. Long before tracks are laid and trains start rolling, you need to lay the groundwork – literally. As the province moves forward with the GO Expansion program – a region-wide increase in GO train service – here’s an inside look at how the … Continue reading Untangling the knot beneath and above our Ontario cities – how the maze of urban utilities intersects with GO Transit expansion
To help fight COVID-19 – Face coverings recommended for GO Transit and UP Express
They are becoming part of life - face coverings as a way to respond to the pandemic. Now, face coverings are going to become part of your journey on transit. When you’re on GO Transit or UP Express, Metrolinx is recommending you protect yourself – and others – by wearing face coverings if physical distancing … Continue reading To help fight COVID-19 – Face coverings recommended for GO Transit and UP Express
Small world – Scarborough transit enthusiast creates tiny toy train and bus world as homage to the real thing
If you love something, it’s hard to just ignore it. Even when you’re told you have to – for the good of everyone on the planet. While Reiner Guinasao has joined others in staying home, and away from public transit, he’s missed the sounds and travels so much, he’s created an entirely new – and … Continue reading Small world – Scarborough transit enthusiast creates tiny toy train and bus world as homage to the real thing
Transit time machine – Virtual station walkthrough takes you inside future Finch West station
From utility relocation, to drilling and excavations, progress is being made on the latest transit project coming to Toronto West. In this new video, residents and future transit customers get a glimpse of what the new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) project will look like when it’s done. This walkthrough video lets you walk … Continue reading Transit time machine – Virtual station walkthrough takes you inside future Finch West station
Up and away – Drone footage takes you above and into Crosstown’s Caledonia Station
Usually, we’re featuring the view of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit project from ground level – or below. But here’s a tour from above an important section and station, thanks to a remote flyover. To show you progress on Eglinton Crosstown’s Caledonia Station, we’ll go above and beyond - as well as into the … Continue reading Up and away – Drone footage takes you above and into Crosstown’s Caledonia Station
The upside of Ontario Line’s upside – How Metrolinx experts are looking to design a Toronto subway that isn’t just confined to dark tunnels
The Ontario Line subway project involves engineering and planning options that are much more complex than the simple lines we see on an urban map. In this feature, we want to explore how some of the most interesting sections of this subway line may be built above ground rather than below. When you say the … Continue reading The upside of Ontario Line’s upside – How Metrolinx experts are looking to design a Toronto subway that isn’t just confined to dark tunnels
Drilling in, Toronto – Station construction now underway on Finch West LRT
From utility relocation, to drilling and excavations, progress is being made on the latest transit project coming to Toronto West. In this series of photo features, residents and future transit customers get a glimpse of the work happening in their community. Here, we drill into supports now being installed, as well as explain about an … Continue reading Drilling in, Toronto – Station construction now underway on Finch West LRT
Toronto proud – Remarkable images capture Crosstown transit workers marking historic moments for light rail transit route
Iconic new pictures show continued life and progress below – and above – the light rail transit system. Perhaps it’s the times. Including the isolation most of us have been living and working in. But while we regularly bring you the latest pictures from construction of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) line, these … Continue reading Toronto proud – Remarkable images capture Crosstown transit workers marking historic moments for light rail transit route
Concrete continues to flow inside future Finch West LRT maintenance shop
From utility relocation, to drilling and excavations - tangible progress is being made on the latest transit project coming to Toronto West. In this series of photo features, residents and future transit customers get a glimpse of the work happening in their community. When completed, the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project will bring … Continue reading Concrete continues to flow inside future Finch West LRT maintenance shop
