Major GO service increases coming April 28

New GO Train schedules is part of largest transit service increase since 2013.

April 17 – Metrolinx is expanding transit options by increasing GO Train service, giving customers more flexibility and choice.

Starting April 28, the transit agency is making the biggest GO Train service increase since 2013 by adding over 300 weekly train trips, bringing service to 96.5 per cent of pre-pandemic service levels. 

Metrolinx is also adjusting GO Bus service to better meet customer needs and demand.

This is all part of an integrated plan to expand transit and connect people to more places, jobs, and opportunities across the region.

GO Train schedule highlights

Metrolinx is adding more GO Train service on the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Kitchener, Stouffville and Milton Lines.

Starting April 28, customers can take advantage of the new 15-minute weekend service on the Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East GO Lines – an increase from the previous 30-minute service.  

• Lakeshore West customers can jump on a train every 15 minutes on weekend afternoons and evenings between Oakville GO and Union Station
• Lakeshore East customers can jump on a train every 15 minutes on weekend afternoons and evenings between Durham College Oshawa GO and Union Station

Also starting on April 28, Kitchener Line customers are getting 30-minute weekday midday and evening service between Bramalea and Union Station – a 43 per cent increase in trips on this line.  

On the Stouffville Line, evening GO Train service is coming back seven days a week. This new service begins April 28.

For the Milton Line, two new rush hour trips are also being added, starting April 28.

• The new morning trip will leave Milton GO at 6:43 a.m., arriving at Union Station at 7:48 a.m.
• The new afternoon trip will depart Union Station at 4:10 p.m., arriving at Milton at 5:12 p.m.

Some trip times are also changing on the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Kitchener, Barrie, and Stouffville Lines – so be sure to check schedules on the GO Transit website.

Route 21 update & other GO Bus changes

Metrolinx is adjusting a number of GO Bus routes to better meet customer needs.

Starting April 27, GO Bus Route 21 returns to Union Station Bus Terminal due to popular demand.

With most Route 21 buses heading to Union Station Bus Terminal, they will no longer serve Erin Mills Transitway or any of the Lakeshore West GO Stations (Oakville, Clarkson, Port Credit).

GO bus service is also being temporarily reduced on some routes serving post-secondary institutions due to lower demand as classes end for the school term. As usual, service on these bus routes will return in September.

Did you know there is a new GO Bus network map now available? Explore the entire GO Bus network here.

Head to the GO Transit website to get the full list of GO Bus changes and new schedules.

Making transit easier and more affordable

Taking transit, including transferring from one transit system to another, should be convenient and affordable.

Ontario’s new One Fare Program allows transit riders to only pay once when travelling between the TTC, GO Transit and Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit.

How does One Fare work?

The discount will be applied automatically when customers tap a PRESTO card, credit or debit, or PRESTO in Google Wallet to connect between GO Transit, TTC and the participating transit systems.

Adults commuting five days a week can save up to $1,600 a year thanks to Ontario’s One Fare program. 

More affordable transit makes it easier to leave your car at home when commuting to and from work, heading to a sporting event or concert, or visiting family and friends. 

For accredited journalists, you can contact our media team at mediarelations@metrolinx.com.

For customers, please visit Metrolinx – Contact Us to contact the customer service team.