Province delivering more GO train trips along Stouffville Line
WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE – The Ontario government has completed major infrastructure upgrades to the new Old Elm GO Station, as part of its plan to provide better service and more connections to transit, jobs and housing across York Region. “As Ontario’s population grows, our government is focused on delivering better and faster public transit to keep commuters and our economy moving,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “With the new and improved Old Elm GO Station, we’ve officially completed three major GO station improvement projects along the Stouffville Line in just the last month, proof that we’re getting it done for the people of York Region.”
The new Old Elm GO Station includes a new passenger pick-up and drop-off area, a designated waiting area, more than 670 vehicle parking spaces and enhanced cycling amenities. Customers can also access new heated shelters, a new platform with an advanced snow-melting system and a bus loop to better connect GO Transit customers with more transit options.
“These upgrades to the Old Elm GO station demonstrate our government’s commitment to getting Ontarians where they need to be, reliably and effectively,” said Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham—Stouffville. “Improvements to our transit network like this one will prepare our community as our province grows at an unprecedented speed.” Starting in November, customers will also benefit from two additional GO train trips between Old Elm and Union Stations, serving nearby communities including Unionville, Markham, Stouffville and Lincolnville.