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GO Transit service resumes on Barrie line after person fatally struck by train

By David Shum Global News

Posted October 6, 2017 7:59 am

Updated October 6, 2017 11:39 am

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GO Transit service has resumed on the Barrie line after a person was struck and killed by a train early Friday morning.

Metrolinx said the incident happened around 7 a.m. near the Barrie South GO station.

Barrie #GOtrain: Possible fatality reported by Barrie South GO. Trains will not be able to move through the area for about 2 hrs.(1/2)
— Barrie Train (@GOtransitBR) October 6, 2017

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Officials said the delay lasted several hours and only resumed around 11 a.m.

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Commuters were advised to use the Richmond Hill Corridor as an alternate route.

Several trains were compromised as a result of the incident.

Barrie #GOstation Passengers: Bradford GO 08:19 – Union Stn 09:33 train has been cancelled due to a fatality by the Barrie South GO.(1/2)
— Barrie Train (@GOtransitBR) October 6, 2017

We will run an extra train from the Newmarket GO this morning, we will let you know the anticipated departure time as soon as we can.(2/2)
— Barrie Train (@GOtransitBR) October 6, 2017

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Customers can use the Richmond Hill Corridor stations as an alternate means of travel this morning. Update to follow.(2/2)
— Barrie Train (@GOtransitBR) October 6, 2017

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