Newmarket, Aurora residents push back on slash to weekend GO train service

Sep 16

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The adjustment means that trains on the line will not begin on weekends until 2 p.m., as opposed to hourly service with morning options. Service will run bi-hourly from 2 to 11 p.m. Metrolinx said it will be increasing the weekend frequency of corresponding bus routes to compensate.

Barrie line

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, weekday service will be adjusted.

The 21:10 train departing Allandale Waterfront GO to Union Station will not run.
The 20:54 train departing Union Station to Aurora GO will not run.
The 22:01 train departing Union Station will depart 23 minutes later at 22:24.
The 22:54 train departing Union Station to Allandale Waterfront GO will not run.
Please consider the following travel alternatives:
- Take GO bus routes 65 and 68.

Starting Saturday, Sept. 12, weekend service will be adjusted.

Bi-hourly service between 14:00 and 23:00.
The 16:55 train departing Aurora GO will begin at Allandale Waterfront GO, departing at 16:05.
The 20:08 train departing Allandale Waterfront GO will now begin at Aurora GO, departing at 20:59.
Please consider the following travel alternatives:
- Take GO bus routes 65 and 68, supported by additional GO bus service.

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