GO Transit users are starting the week with good news as Metrolinx says it’s adding new train trips, expanding service, and opening a new train station.
Six new rush-hour trips are being added on the Lakeshore East line. One train will depart from Durham College Oshawa GO and two others will depart from Whitby GO towards Union. Three new afternoon trips will depart from Union to Whitby.
Service will also be improved on the Stouffville line with two new rush-hour trips. One train will depart Unionville GO at 7:59 a.m., making all stops before arriving at Union at 8:40 a.m. During the afternoon rush, a second train will depart Union at 4:50 p.m. and arrive at Unionville GO by 5:31 p.m.
Change on Barrie, Richmond Hill lines
On the Barrie line, Metrolinx is adding two extra rush-hour trips. One will depart from Aurora GO at 7:20 a.m. and arrive at Union Station at 8:14 a.m. Another will depart from Union Station at 4:53 p.m. and arrive at Aurora GO at 5:46 p.m.
Changes are also being made on the Richmond Hill line with all southbound trips set to depart up to seven minutes earlier.
In addition, a new station has been added to the Lakeshore West line, increasing access for transit riders in Hamilton and Niagara.
Trains will stop at the new Confederation GO on weekdays and weekends after the station’s grand opening Monday.
Metrolinx says select trips to and from West Harbour GO will also serve Confederation GO.
Service to Niagara Falls will also get a boost beginning Nov. 1 with eight new weekend trips added.
Metrolinx says service adjustments are also being made on other lines and asks customers to visit its website to check schedules.
