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The Toronto Argo's present an exclusive discount ticket offer to GO Transit customers on Wednesday, July 8. Argo players and cheerleaders will be at Union Station from 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. selling tickets for the Saturday, July 11 game for only $20. All you have to do is show your GO ticket or pass to get the discount. Maximum of 10 tickets per customer. Seating is subject to availability. Pricing and offer subject to change without notice. |
GO Transit Oshawa
customers to get nine new bus trips starting June 28
Starting Sunday, June 28, GO Transit Oshawa customers will have more travel options, including:
· Three new Sunday and holiday eastbound GO Bus trips will depart Yorkdale at 7:10 p.m., 10:40 p.m., and 12:50 a.m., making all stops to Oshawa GO Station.
· Three new Sunday and holiday westbound trips will leave Oshawa GO Station at 9:50 a.m., 8:20 p.m., and 10:20 p.m., making all stops to Yorkdale.
· Some Sunday and holiday Oshawa Hwy. 2 GO Bus trips have been extended beyond Scarborough Centre to now serve York Mills and Yorkdale.
· Starting on Monday, June 29, a new weekday eastbound bus will leave Oshawa GO Station at 4:40 p.m., making all stops to Newcastle.
· A new weekday northbound bus will leave Whitby GO Station at 4:09 p.m., making all stops to Port Perry.
For more information, please visit the Schedules section.
GO Transit will also begin service to Niagara Falls on the weekends and holidays, starting Saturday, June 27. For specific information about this new excursion service, please visit the Niagara Falls web page.
Milton GO customers get two new train trips starting June 29
Starting Monday, June 29, GO Transit customers using the Milton line will have two new weekday train trips to choose from and some existing services will be changed. Highlights of the new service and changes include:
· A new weekday eastbound morning train will depart Milton GO Station at 8:08 a.m., making all stops to Union Station.
· A new weekday westbound afternoon train will depart Union Station at 5:40 p.m., making all stops to Milton GO Station.
· The Milton GO Bus trips arriving at Union Station between 9:20 and 9:40 a.m. will be discontinued, including some eastbound trips stopping in Milton at Main & Martin, on Derry Rd., and at the Square One GO Bus Terminal.
· The 7:58 a.m. weekday morning train from Milton GO Station will now depart five minutes earlier at 7:53 a.m.
· The 5:30 p.m. weekday afternoon train from Union Station will now depart five minutes earlier at 5:25 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Schedules section.
Hwy. 407 and Sutton GO Bus customers to see service improvements starting June 27
Starting Saturday, June 27, Hwy. 407 East and West GO Bus customers will have a new carpool lot to use to get on the GO. This new lot is located at Hurontario Rd. and Hwy. 407 in Brampton. Times along this route have been adjusted to allow for the new stop, which is located between Meadowvale and Bramalea GO Stations.
Other changes to existing services include:
· On Hwy. 407 GO Bus route 51, all times have been adjusted to leave five minutes earlier. These trips make all stops between Pickering GO Station and York University.
· Starting Monday, June 29, the 9:00 a.m. weekday morning GO Bus trip from Sutton to Newmarket will now depart 10 minutes earlier at 8:50 a.m.
We are also updating some schedules to better reflect typical travel times. For more information, please visit the Schedules section.
Track maintenance affecting Lakeshore East customers starting June 17
Starting on Wednesday, June 17, customers travelling on the Lakeshore East line may experience delays up to 10 minutes, as CN performs its track maintenance. This work will help improve train travel conditions and let us maintain current train speeds. The work is scheduled to finish on Friday, June 26.
Please check the Train and
Bus Status page
You can now get GO service updates for your commute to the office and home -- only on CP24 television, with simulcast on CP24 1050 radio. Our updates are being broadcast live by GO Transit's own on-air presenters, Diane Bedard, Erica Hawkshaw, and Karen Warner. They air on weekdays (except holidays) during CP24's morning news, weather, and traffic show from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m., and during the evening show between 3 and 7 p.m. "We're excited about this new venture," says Gary McNeil, GO's Managing Director. "GO Transit and CP24, two of the Toronto area's most recognizable brands, are now partners in bringing commuter information to the GTA." Tune in, and stay tuned! Please also read the news release about this partnership.
Metrolinx and GO Transit have officially merged
On May 14, 2009, GO Transit officially merged with Metrolinx.
The merger maximizes the two organizations’ strategy and planning expertise and implementation and operations know-how to build rapid transit projects faster and improve customer service for the traveller in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Robert Prichard is now President and CEO of the new Metrolinx.
Important information for Lakeshore West customers
Starting in June, customers travelling on the Lakeshore West line may experience delays up to ten minutes, as we build a third track between Port Credit and Bronte GO Stations. This work is being done as part of a long-term plan that will help improve travel along this busy route.
Please check the Train and Bus Status page for real-time information about your train.
GO Trains coming to Niagara Falls
Visitors to Niagara Falls will soon have a new way to get there – by GO Train.
Minister of Transportation Jim Bradley announced on May 14 that GO Transit will
run a seasonal weekend and holiday train service to Niagara Falls, starting this
summer.
This service will offer four trips daily on
weekends and holidays in each direction between Toronto and Niagara Falls,
stopping at Port Credit GO Station, Oakville GO Station, Burlington GO Station,
St. Catharines rail station, and Niagara Falls rail station.
Visitors from the Niagara region will also be able to take the train to Toronto,
making it a great summer travel option for people from across the region.
More details, including operating dates, schedule, and fare information will be
available soon.
Other new routes were recently announced, including:
Full schedule and fare information for these new services will be available soon.
GO Transit platforms 26 and 27 are open
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GO Transit has opened train platforms 26 and 27 at Union Station, located at the south end of the station. Starting Monday May 11, only these afternoon rush hour trains will be affected:
We’ve created a map to help you find your way to these new platforms. As a courtesy, Milton and Barrie line customers will have access to their train platforms earlier during weekday afternoon rush hours. (Times of pre-boarding will differ depending on previous trains using the track).
Please allow plenty of time to board your train. Check the electronic departure boards located throughout Union Station for real-time information, follow the signs, and listen to announcements. These new platforms are just one of several exciting projects that will revitalize key areas of Union Station and help us move you even better. |
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Information about accessible routes is available here. |
GO pilots new electronic gate signs at Union Station
New electronic gate signs have been installed in waiting areas and entrances to new train platforms 26 and 27 at the south end of Union Station. These signs tell customers when they can safely proceed to track level, and display more trip specific information. This technology is just another way GO is helping improve the way you travel. Look out for these signs starting May 11.
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Starting Sunday, May 3, express GO Bus service resumes between York Mills, Yorkdale, and Canada’s Wonderland. Check out our Wonderland schedule for more information. |
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Each day tens of thousands of customers take the time to park legally and responsibly. By practicing safe and courteous parking you help ensure that emergency access routes are clear, your fellow commuters are not blocked in, and accessible parking spaces are available for those who need them. Please park only in designated spots or your car may be towed. We understand that finding a spot can sometimes be a challenge and we’re working to expand parking. Try getting to your station by riding local transit, walking, cycling, getting a ride, or carpooling.
To find out more about improving your overall parking experience, visit our
Safe and Courteous Parking page.
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GO Transit’s continuing commitment to accessibility
With the help of our Accessibility Advisory Committee, we’ve updated our Accessibility Plan.
This annual plan includes information about the accessibility of our trains, stations (49 of our 59 rail stations are accessible), bus fleet, and bus routes (all bus routes serving Union Station now offer accessible services).
It also highlights ongoing improvements to our facilities, new train and bus coaches, staff training, signage, and our website.
A copy of the 2009 Accessibility Plan is available here.
Tax credit for transit customers
The 2006 federal budget included an important new tax credit for Canadians who buy monthly transit passes. Please see our customer bulletin for more information.
