Transit Toronto

From Monday, September 20 until Thursday, September 23, the TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between Eglinton and King stations earlier than usually. Line 1 subway trains operate only between Finch and Eglinton stations and between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and King stations after 11 p.m. those nights.

Shuttle buses partly replace subway service. The buses mostly operate along Yonge Street, dropping off or picking up passengers at stops on the street near all stations on the closed section of the line.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Most stations on this section of Line 1 remain open so you can pay fares or connect with TTC buses and streetcars or Line 2 Bloor - Danforth trains. However, Summerhill, College and Queen stations are closed.

King Station is not yet an accessible station. If you’re travelling southbound along this part of Line 1 and need an accessible connection, exit the train at Queen Station and ask any TTC customer service employee for help.

While this section of the subway is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the conclusion of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state of good repair work as well as… signal upgrades.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 1 twice more in September:

• Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 - Lawrence to St Clair - Metrolinx construction of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line; maintenance.

• Monday, September 27 until Thursday, September 30 - Eglinton to King - close early - maintenance.

• Sunday, August 22 - Sheppard - Yonge to Bloor - ATC installation and testing.

Late nights Monday, September 20 until Thursday, September 23, Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains in both directions operate along the southbound tracks only between Vaughan Metropolitan and Pioneer Village stations, while TTC crews repair a leak on the northbound tracks. Regular service resumes by 6 a.m. each morning.

(Since the single-track operation occurs after midnight each night, technically, the closure is from Tuesday, September 21 until Friday, September 24.)

During single-track operation, both south- and northbound trains alternate along the southbound tracks.

You must board northbound trains on the southbound platforms at Pioneer Village and Highway 407 stations. You may also have to wait for trains longer than usually.

The TTC is closing this section of Line 1 once more in September:

• Monday, September 27 until Thursday, September 30 - Vaughan Metropolitan Centre to Pioneer Village - Single-track operation after midnight.

Metrolinx and its contractors also continue building the Hurontario light rail transit line at the station.

Metrolinx intends to build a new underpass on the south side of the rail corridor at Port Credit GO Station. Building the underpass will allow the LRT vehicles to travel into **the future below-ground Port Credit LRT Station.

^ An artist rendering of the platform at the Port Credit stop. Image, Metrolinx

Starting Monday, September 20, the LRT work zone blocks more parking spaces in the south end of the south parking lot. It also blocks the driveway from Park Street East into the south parking lot. You can still access the south parking lot from Ann Street and Queen Street East. GO Transit says, “There is still parking available in the north, south and west parking lots.”

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Since Thursday, July 29, the LRT work zone has blocked even more parking spaces in the north parking lot.

Access to the tunnels, bike shelter and pedestrian pathways remains the same as previously.

Since Monday, March 22, the LRT work zone has blocked 75 more parking spaces in the north lot. Construction activity takes place in the northwest corner of the north parking lot.

Also, since Monday, February 8, GO made major changes to the station parking due to the LRT construction.

North lot:

• GO closed some of the parking spaces in the south half of the north parking lot.
• It relocated reserved parking spaces in the north lot.
• A pedestrian path is available so you can walk to and from the tunnels connecting to the train platforms.
• The elevator to the north platform remains available. The elevator to the south platform is currently under construction. An accessibility ramp is available for you to use to reach the south platform. Look for signs to help guide you to and from your platform.
• Expect a series of closures in the north lot during construction “until the end of 2022”, meaning as late as December 31, 2022.

South lot:

• GO closed part of the south lot on Hurontario Street. It closed part of the east side and the northern half of the parking lot.
• It also closed the stairs from Hurontario Street into the south parking lot during construction.
• It relocated some of the reserved parking spaces in the south lot.
• Construction does not impact sidewalks or entrances for passengers in the south parking lot.

Also, starting “this month (Feb.)” — perhaps as early as Monday February 8 — crews are protecting and removing trees and shrubs.

Crews are installing plywood fencing around trees in the area to protect them from construction debris. They intend to protect as many trees as possible. However, they will remove trees that they can’t protect. But local bylaws require Metrolinx to replace any trees as a part of the final landscaping of the area.

Construction in the Port Credit GO Station parking lots continues “until 2024”, meaning as late as until December 31, 2024.

Metrolinx also continues enhancing Port Credit GO Station, as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Since Friday, May 21, GO has closed the walkway connecting the two pedestrian tunnels in the north parking lot for construction.

You can only access the west tunnel through the pedestrian bridge from Sandham Road. The east tunnel will remain accessible through the pedestrian path around the construction area from the north parking lot.

GO is closing the walkway “until September 2021”, meaning as late as until September 30.

Crews recently installed the new temporary pedestrian bridge, which has been available for passengers, since Friday, May 7. The access route from the north parking lot is no longer available due to Hurontario light rail transit construction around Mary Fix Creek.

LRT construction does not affect access from the north parking lot to the east tunnel.

Friday, April 23, GO crews installed fencing on a small section of the island (north) platform near the entrance to the stairs connecting to the east tunnel. GO contractors need this space to repair the roof, install the ceiling and complete mechanical and electrical work.

Construction and fencing on the island platform at Port Credit GO Station continue “until later this spring”, meaning as late as until June 21.

Since Thursday, December 2, 2020, GO has temporarily removed the PRESTO fare-payment device on the west side of the stairs (between the bus loop and the south platform) until further notice.

It’s also temporarily removed the digital screen displaying trip information and the PRESTO fare-payment device on the east side of the stairs (also between the bus loop and the south platform). Crews will put the machines in place when they finish building the west ramp “in spring 2021”, meaning the devices are out of service as late as until June 30.

PRESTO fare-payment devices are available in the station building and on the ramp at the northwest corner of the south parking lot by the Kiss and Ride. Digital screens are available on the train platforms and in the GO station building.

Since Tuesday, August 4, 2020, GO has closed 15 parking spaces in the southwest lot near Stavebank Road North, so crews can store construction material for ongoing construction at Port Credit GO.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Lakeshore West line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

Metrolinx continues to improve safety and amenities at Oakville GO Station, as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Starting Monday, September 20, you may experience delays when accessing and leaving **Oakville GO Station while Town of Oakville contractors pave part of Cross Avenue as part of its annual road resurfacing and preservation program. Give yourself extra time to get to the north side of the GO station. The work zone restricts traffic lanes during all times of the week, except during rush hours, between Argus and Trafalgar Roads. Entrances and exits into the parking lot and the bus loop remain open.

GO Transit passengers aboard buses along this route can expect delays:

• 56 Oshawa / Oakville.

Oakville Transit passengers aboard buses along these routes can expect delays:

• 1 Trafalgar;
• 5 / 5A Dundas;
• 11 Linbrook;
• 13 Westoak Trails;
• 19 River Oaks;
• 20 Northridge; and
• 24 South Common.

Construction on Cross Avenue continues to affect GO and Oakville Transit service until “early October”, meaning as late as until October 15.

Since Monday, September 13, GO contractors have been installing tactile yellow safety tiles on the east side of platforms 3 and 4 to remind you how far back to stand. This temporarily changes how you board or exit your train.

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Travelling from Oakville GO Station:

• The east side of platforms 3 and 4 is closed for construction.
• Not all coaches open doors at Oakville during construction.
• The east tunnel, the elevator and stairwells remain open. Follow the pedestrian path to get to the west side of platforms 3 and 4 to board your train.
• From the parking garage or south lot, walk to the north side of the station and access platforms 1 and 2 through the east tunnel.
• For faster access to the platform, arrive at the station on the north side.
• Look for signs to show you where to stand and remember to spread out along the platform to help keep everyone safe.
• The accessible ramp will still be available to those who need to board the accessible coach.

Travelling to Oakville GO Station:

• Listen to announcements on your train — not all coaches open doors at Oakville GO.
• The accessible ramp will still be available to those who need to exit the accessible coach.
• The graphic below shows you where to stand on the platform.

Crews installed safety tiles on the west side of all platforms, starting July 5.

They continue installing safety tiles on the east side of platforms 3 and 4 at Oakville GO Station until further notice.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Lakeshore West line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

Metrolinx continues a project to enhance communication and safety features and create more connections at Malton GO Station, as part of the GO Expansion Program.

During “the week of” Monday, September 20, GO Transit contractors are paving at Malton GO Station. The work zone affects how you board and exit your train on platform 2.

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Travelling from Malton GO Station:

• The work zone blocks parts of platform 2.
• The elevator and stairs to the island (north) platform in the west tunnel remain available.
• Look for signs that show you where to stand. Remember to spread out along the platform to help keep everyone safe.
• The accessible ramp is available to those who need it to board the accessible coach.

Travelling from Union Station:

• Listen to announcements on your train. Not all coaches will open doors at Malton.
• The accessible ramp is available to those who need it to exit the accessible coach.

Since Thursday, January 7, GO has temporarily changed how you access the station during the next phase of construction. Contractors continue to install utilities underground for the new electrical building at the station.

Brampton Transit or MiWay buses, use a temporary bus platform, just west of the passenger pick-up and drop-off area (or “Kiss and Ride”) near the accessible parking spaces.

^ Image: Brampton Transit

GO has closed about 300 parking spaces. GO says, “There will still be plenty of parking available for you at the station.”

This phase of construction at Malton GO Station continues until further notice.

Metrolinx is preparing the station for GO Expansion by:

• adding tactile yellow safety tiles at the edge of the train platforms to remind you how far back to stand;
• installing new digital signs on the train platforms;
• widening the island platform to allow trains to stop on the north side; and
• changing the accessible platform to function on both sides.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Kitchener line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

From 8 p.m. Monday, September 20 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 21 and continuing overnight nightly, contractors conduct investigative drilling at **Stouffville GO Station. The work zone blocks four parking spots just east of the station building.

Investigative drilling at Stouffville GO Station continues until further notice.

We are very proud to announce that the mile of 16mm film footage shot by Richard Glaze during the late 1950s and the early-to-mid 1970s was successfully digitized by Frame Discreet, who have done a tremendous job cleaning up and colour correcting the film. The scanning has uncovered a stunning array of classic footage from 50-70 years ago that we and the Halton County Railway Museum will be uploading to our YouTube Channels. There's a lot to go through, so it may take a little time for all of the material to be made public, but in the meantime, we here at Transit Toronto are thanking the Kickstarter supporters who raised over $7,500 for this project, as well as the rest of you, with this movie trailer highlighting some of the material uncovered:

The video will debut Friday at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

This project could not have been done without the help of a lot of people, and we'd like to thank Transit Toronto videographer Damian Baranowski, the manager of the Streetcar Museum YouTube Channel Trever Parkins-Sciberras, Transit activist and historian Steve Munro, Transit Toronto News manager Robert MacKenzie and, of course, all of the people who promoted our Kickstarter campaign and the people who pledged their support, including:

At the Executive Producer Level:

• Eric Bow

At the Associate Producer Level:

• Andrew G. Clarkson, Brad O'Brien, Darwin O'Connor, David Kappler-Burch, Edward M. Brinda, Eric Logan, Isaac Morland, J. H. Raum, Jason Fidalgo, Leonid Elbert, Lorne Landry, Mark R. Francis, Michael Taylor, Neil Jenkins, Steve Munro, Tim van Putten, Tim Bethune

At the Named Supporter Level

• Alan Fox, Andrew Noble, Anne-Marie Marais, Blair Krupchyn @ 5151photography, Chris Drew, Christiaan Piller, D. Parberry, Dennis Kwok, Dmitri Tchigvintsev, Ernest Fu, Fred W Johnson, Gerry Wimmer, Howard Levine, Jared, Jon Belanger, Kevin Nicol, Lukas Valentich, Mark Pompeo, Paul Croft, Randylenn, Rob Mcdonald, Robert Lubinski, Robert Mackenzie, Roy Schulze, Simon Margolis, Steven Olsen, Taylor Paige, Walter Lis, Zaki Husain

Thanks again to everyone.

As for the next round of fundraising to digitize the remaining two-thirds of Richard's archive, we are working with the Halton County Radial Railway Museum to set something up that we hope all rail and transit fans can contribute to. This different but familiar venue may be an incentive to get people who might be intimidated by Kickstarter to contribute. The details are still being worked out so, as we say in the trailer, stay tuned.

Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, GO Transit trains along the 65 Barrie line do not drop off or pick up passengers at some stations, while crews upgrade the rail infrastructure.

Saturday, September 18

Southbound trains

• The train that usually leaves Allandale Waterfront GO Station at 6:53 a.m. leaves, instead, at 6:51 a.m. The train drops off or picks up passengers at Barrie South GO Station as much as two minutes earlier. It serves passengers at Bradford GO Station and all stations south of there on the line at the usual time. It ends its trip in Union Station at 8:33 a.m.
• The train that usually leaves Allandale at 8:08 a.m. leaves, instead, at 8:06 a.m. The train drops off or picks up passengers at Barrie South as much as two minutes earlier. It serves passengers at Bradford and all stations south of there on the line at the usual time. It ends its trip in Union at 9:48 a.m.
• The train that usually leaves Allandale at 11:08 a.m. leaves, instead, from Aurora GO Station at 11:57 a.m. It skips Allandale, Barrie South, Bradford and East Gwillimbury and Newmarket GO stations. It ends in Union at the usual time of 12:48 p.m.
• The train that usually leaves Allandale at 2:08 p.m. leaves, instead, from Aurora at 2:57 p.m. It skips Allandale, Barrie South, Bradford and East Gwillimbury and Newmarket. It ends in Union at the usual time of 3:48 p.m.
• The train that usually leaves Allandale at 5:08 p.m. leaves, instead, from Aurora at 5:57 p.m. It skips Allandale, Barrie South, Bradford and East Gwillimbury and Newmarket. It ends in Union at the usual time of 6:48 p.m.
• The train that usually leaves Allandale at 8:08 p.m. leaves, instead, from Aurora at 8:57 p.m. It skips Allandale, Barrie South, Bradford and East Gwillimbury and Newmarket. It ends in Union at the usual time of 9:48 p.m.
• GO is supplementing train service with extra buses along the 68 Barrie / Newmarket / Aurora route. Buses along route 68 leave stations nine to 35 minutes later than usual train times.
• Passengers that usually board the buses that leave Barrie Bus Terminal at 10:25 a.m. and 1:25, 4:20 and 7:20 p.m. must revise their plans and board an earlier or later bus along the route.

Northbound trains

• The train that usually leaves Union Station at 8:53 a.m. ends its trip in Aurora GO Station at 9:44 p.m., instead of continuing to Allandale Waterfront GO Station. The train skips its usual stops at Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront GO Stations.
• The train that usually leaves Union at 11:53 a.m. ends its trip in Aurora at 12:44 p.m., instead of continuing to Allandale. The train skips its usual stops at Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale.
• The train that usually leaves Union at 2:53 p.m. ends its trip in Aurora at 3:44 p.m., instead of continuing to Allandale. The train skips its usual stops at Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale.
• The train that usually leaves Union at 5:53 p.m. ends its trip in Aurora at 6:44 p.m., instead of continuing to Allandale. The train skips its usual stops at Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale.
• The train that usually leaves Union at 8:53 p.m. ends its trip in Aurora at 10:44 p.m., instead of continuing to Allandale. The train skips its usual stops at Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South and Allandale.
• The train that usually leaves Union at 10:53 p.m. arrives in Barrie South and Allandale two minutes later than usually. Trains drop off or pick up passengers between Union and Bradford at their usual times.
• Passengers travelling north of Aurora who usually board these trains can transfer to buses along the 68 Barrie / Newmarket / Aurora route in Aurora.

Sunday, September 19

Southbound train

• The train that usually leaves Allandale Waterfront GO Station at 6:53 a.m. leaves, instead, from Bradford GO Station at 7:21 a.m. It skips Allandale and Barrie South GO stations. It ends in Union at the usual time of 8:33 a.m.
• GO is supplementing train service with extra buses along the 68 Barrie / Newmarket / Aurora route. Buses along route 68 leave stations 37 to 41 minutes later than usual train times.

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19. Line 2 trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations that day.

Frequent shuttle buses partly replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers on the street near each of the stations on the closed section of the line. TTC staff in each station can direct you to shuttle-bus stops.

All stations remain open so you can pay fares or connect with TTC and MiWay buses. However, at Royal York Station, the entrance / exit to and from Grenview Boulevard is closed.

While this section of the subway is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

From 5 until 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, Exhibition Place is closing various streets in its grounds to accommodate crowds of Toronto FC fans before, during and after its Major League Soccer match Nashville SC at BMO Field.

The TTC is shortening the path for buses along these routes, while the streets are closed:

• 29 Dufferin; and
• 929 Dufferin express.