Metrolinx News - Sept. 29

Metrolinx News - Sept. 29

Metrolinx commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This weekend (Sept. 30), Metrolinx will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation– to reflect on the legacy and impacts of residential schools and to honour the survivors and families that have been affected.

This day coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which is dedicated to acknowledging the resilience, dignity, and strength of survivors of residential schools.

Frontline Metrolinx staff will wear orange in honour of the day.

Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster (back row, second from the left) showing support for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with members of the transit agency’s Indigenous Relations Office. (Metrolinx Photo)

Customers travelling on the network will hear station announcements and see digital signage raising awareness and commemorating this important day.

Read more about how Metrolinx will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here


Back in time: A look at the evolution of Agincourt GO

Its roots are 150 years old, now Agincourt GO is one of the newest Stouffville Line stations.

Agincourt GO Station is a longstanding hub for the historic Scarborough community for which it shares a name.

A look at the original Agincourt train station, built in 1871. (Scarborough Historical Society photo)

The latest chapter in the station’s history saw it undergo a massive transformation . A new station building was built, and new platforms, tunnels and tracks were all added.

These upgrades are part of the larger GO Expansion program , which will benefit transit users and the community today and for decades to come.

Read more about Agincourt GO here


Toronto bridge work is one step closer to more GO service

Lakeshore East Line construction continues to help build capacity as ridership grows.

With quieter, faster and more efficient GO Train service, customers can easily plan their transit connections knowing the next one is on its way.

East of Danforth bridge: Crews built a stable area to safely use drill rigs and excavators. (Metrolinx photo)

Crews are building retaining walls and expanding bridges to make room for a fourth track and overhead line electrification that will improve GO Train speed and reliability.

Read more about the bridge work here





What we’d really like to hear is exactly when the Eglinton LRT is going to start running. We don’t need window dressing PR we need a CEO to stand up and tell us when, no prevarication. You have an appaling record when it comes to building anything. Exhibition GO has been a work in progress for over 14 years! It took two build seasons to construct a building no more complex than a family home. The contract for the Burlington GO was so poorly written it was cost effective for the contractor to complete the build of a hospital before returning to work on site. So, when is the Eglinton LRT due to carry fare paying passengers?

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