Taking Next Steps to Extend GO Service to Bowmanville

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Province saving families time and money with two-way, all-day train service WHITBY – The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton …

Ontario Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners to travel the province with EV fast chargers now installed at all 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401. “Our government is putting shovels in the ground to …

Expanding GO Train Service to Niagara

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Province adding 12 roundtrips per week between Union Station and Niagara Falls NIAGARA – To connect more people to jobs, housing and Canada’s top tourist destination, the Ontario government is increasing GO train service between Union Station and Niagara Falls, with more express service between Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto. “The expansion of GO train service between downtown Toronto and Niagara …

Launching Electric Vehicle GO Bus Service

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Province expanding new transit options with zero-emission technology OSHAWA – The Ontario government is bringing two new fully electric zero-emission GO buses into service for the first time as part of its plan to support electric vehicles, reduce emissions and expand clean, green transit options across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. “The launch of these electric buses marks a significant milestone in …

Ontario Launching Debit Payment on PRESTO Devices

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Province making it easier and more convenient to take transit BRAMPTON – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay. Beginning May 2, riders on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay in Mississauga, Oakville Transit and York Region Transit can pay fares …

Advancing Contract for Yonge North Subway Extension

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Province connecting people to jobs and fighting gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area ORK REGION – The Ontario government is one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on the Yonge North Subway Extension. Today, the province issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Advance Tunnel Contract, marking a significant milestone in its plan to reduce gridlock, connect …

Ontario Advancing Contracts for Ontario Line Subway

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Province delivering fast and reliable transit for Greater Toronto Area TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to design and build the Pape Tunnel, underground stations, and the elevated guideway and stations for the Ontario Line subway, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver fast and reliable transit for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). …