First expanded GO Transit service from Niagara to Toronto underway

Expanded GO train service between Niagara and Toronto is officially underway.

The first train rolled out of Niagara Falls at 5:19 a.m. Monday, making a stop in St. Catharines before continuing to Hamilton and ultimately to Toronto’s Union Station.

The existing evening train from Union Station at 5:15 p.m. to West Harbour will also continue on to St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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While happy with the expansion, some commuters expressed their disappointment in the lack of trains.

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Metrolinx announced the expansion in December, calling it a “start” of enhancements for those who commute between Niagara Region and Toronto.

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It’s unclear when a Grimsby stop will be added on the line, since Metrolinx recently announced it is looking for private partners before moving ahead with plans for a GO Train station in that community.

Metrolinx says a number of developers have “expressed interest” in the project.

Commuter trains will also eventually be stopping in Stoney Creek where construction continues on the new Confederation GO Station.

— With files from 900 CHML’s Ken Mann