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Our Past and Present
Our Past and Present
- About GO
- GO Transit's Past & Present
55 Years Going Strong
We have spent the last 50+ years dedicated to bringing you closer to the places you want to go. So, what about the next 50? We’ll continue embracing our commitment, with plans to take you further, faster, and more often than ever before.
Follow the journey of GO Transit to discover the rich history of the province's first commuter rail service.
1960s:
Buildings were getting taller, hairstyles were getting longer, and Ontario's population was growing.
1970s
As lapels got bigger and bellbottoms grew wider, GO kept the trendsetters moving.
1980s
Hairspray, video games, and new genres of music defined this unforgettable era.
1990s
Ontarians said hello to the World Wide Web and discovered new ways to stay connected.
2000s
Y2K was A-OK and technology was quickly changing day-to-day life.
Moving Forward
The future is bright for the world-class, forward-thinking province of Ontario.