Starting this Saturday and continuing until the end of service Sunday, the GO Train service between the Oakville and Exhibition station line won’t be operating because of needed track work. Customers can expect bus replacements and schedule changes.

GO Train service disruption between Oakville and Exhibition
GO Train at Oakville GO Station (Simone Gavros/CHCH News).

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

GO Train service suspension replacement possibilities

Train service will proceed at Niagara Falls and Oakville and at Exhibition and Union Station. But none of the trains will stop at Port Credit or at Mimico or at Long Branch. Thus, the replacement buses will bridge the gap between Oakville and Clarkson stations and then proceed straight to Union Station.

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Metrolinx has organized extra westbound trains during Friday evening to accommodate commuters coming back from major events around Exhibition. Moreover, travelers ought to verify new schedules in advance because the departure hours might prove earlier or later than the standard ones.

Weekend travel guidance for passengers

Metrolinx recommends passengers register for On the GO Alerts in order to get real-time notices regarding delay and service adjustments. In the meanwhile, the time for bus connections can also be adjusted and passengers should anticipate longer intervals at a few specific stops.

Normal operations should be reinstated by 15 September. However, officials urge passengers to verify the current details before departure in consideration of smooth sailing amidst this short-lived inconvenience.

When does the GO Train service resume from Exhibition to Oakville?

Normal operations should start by September 15 following the major track work.

Is it possible for station substitutions for train service?

Yes, the buses would stop at Clarkson and Oakville stations and then go directly to Union Station. But service does not include Port Credit, Mimico, or Long Branch.

How can passengers remain informed about changes in the GO Train service?

Members can sign up for On the GO Alerts, providing real-time details of delays, variations in the schedule, and en-route disruptions.

Source: www.chch.com

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