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Broken-down train causes major morning delays on Kitchener GO line

Global News file photo. Don Mitchell / Global Newsradio 640 Toronto

A broken-down train on the Kitchener GO line caused major delays and serious headaches for commuters on Monday morning.

Metrolinx said a train broke down just west of the Acton GO station at around 6:30 a.m.

It’s an area where GO trains only operate on one track.

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The most significant delays were felt west of the incident in areas around Guelph and Kitchener.

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The Malton 8:33 a.m. train was cancelled and the Georgetown 7:14 a.m. train had only six cars.

As of 9 a.m., Metrolinx said service was operating with delays of up to one hour long.

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