Ontario to add more than 300 GO Transit trips [Video]

Ontario will introduce more than 300 new weekly GO Transit trips by the end of the month, something Metrolinx describes as “the single biggest enhancement of GO rail service since 2013.”

The changes will include 15-minute weekend service frequency on parts of the Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines.

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It will also mean additional trains on the Kitchener, Stouffville, and Milton lines starting April 28.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement in Milton, Ont. alongside Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.

“This means more options and greater convenience on Milton, Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Kitchener, Stouffville and the UP Express Lane lines,” the premier told reporters.

“Today’s announcement represents a 15 per cent increase in GO service.”

Here’s what is changing:

• Lakeshore West: Service will increase to 15-minute frequency on weekend afternoons and evenings between Oakville GO and Union Station
• Lakeshore East: Service will increase to 15-minute frequency on weekend afternoons and evenings between Durham College …