Phil Verster

• Bad press prompted Metrolinx CEO to complain about government control

  Internal tracking measurements at Metrolinx, obtained by Global News, pushed CEO Phil Verster to raise concerns with Premier Doug Ford's office about communications at his agency.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2023
  
• Doug Ford responds to Metrolinx complaint: ‘I don’t direct or control anyone’

  Speaking at an event in Ottawa, Ford said his government was not controlling Metrolinx. "I don't direct or control anyone," Ford said.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Year-round weekend GO Train service from Toronto to Niagara Falls set to resume

  After running in summer only for two years, Metrolinx is bringing back year-round weekend GO service between Toronto's Union Station and Niagara Falls as ridership has jumped.

  Traffic

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Metrolinx CEO details upcoming GO train extension to London, Stratford, St. Marys

  The pilot project launches on Oct. 18 and Transport Minister Caroline Mulroney paid a visit to London's VIA Rail station on Wednesday to mark its arrival.

  Economy

  Oct 13, 2021
• City councillors vote to sign agreement to build Hamilton LRT line

  Mayor Fred Eisenberger said during a meeting on Wednesday that 'this MOU brings us one step closer to a brighter future for our collective city of Hamilton.'

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2021
• All-day GO Train service to Hamilton’s West Harbour station starts Aug. 7

  The extension of service will provide 28 new trips to and from Hamilton and Toronto on weekdays, with 14 trips in both directions, and 35 trips on each weekend day.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2021
• Metrolinx CEO’s pay jumped 46% in 2020, annual Ontario ‘sunshine list’ shows

  Phil Verster, who was first appointed president and CEO of Metrolinx in 2017, made $742,127 in 2020. In 2019, his salary was $507,968.

  Politics

  Mar 20, 2021
• Crews finishing Hwy. 400 bridge replacement as part of Finch LRT construction

  The project has seen back-to-back weekends of road closures at Highway 400 and Finch Avenue, but Metrolinx officials said the project will be done by the end of the weekend.

  Traffic

  Jun 20, 2020
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• Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening delayed until 2022

  "It is expected that the [Eglinton Crosstown] LRT will open well into 2022," Metrolinx said.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2020
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• Metrolinx adding 84 new weekly GO train trips in GTHA

  Metrolinx says it is adding dozens of new GO train trips in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area to increase rush-hour, mid-day and evening availability.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2019