Alternatives revealed if strike stops GO Train service through Mississauga

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Published August 21, 2024 at 12:15 am

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Metrolinx has mapped out alternative routes for commuters if a strike halts GO Train service through Mississauga.

The transit agency says it has been preparing in the event of a work stoppage caused by the ongoing labour dispute between Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and workers represented by Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).

If a strike occurs, it will begin Thursday (Aug. 22) and will affect rush hour passengers who use the line that runs from Milton to Union Station in Toronto and stops in Mississauga at stations in Lisgar, Meadowvale, Streetsville, Erindale, Cooksville and Dixie.

The Milton line is affected because of tracks shared with CPKC.

The Milton GO station and the Hamiton GO station will also not operate if there is a strike.

All other GO services and train stations (including West Harbour in Hamilton and other Lakeshore West stations), as well as the UP Express, will not be affected by a work stoppage.

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“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and we’re here to help. We have planned plenty of options for you to consider, including the Lakeshore West or Kitchener lines – which will both be offering regular service and stations with parking capacity,” reads a statement on the GO Transit website.

The alternatives are lengthy and complex but here is the breakdown:

For Lisgar station users

Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel south to Oakville GO and use the Lakeshore West line. The estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
  • Travel north to Mount Pleasant GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual.
Option 2 – Take regular bus service.
  • Take Brampton Transit Route 11 to Bramalea GO and connect with the Kitchener line. The estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 40 minutes.
  • Take MiWay Route 38 to Meadowvale GO, then choose:

GO Bus Route 48 to Bramalea GO and connect with the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.

GO Bus Route 27A to Yorkdale, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.

GO Bus Route 48 to Hwy 407 Station, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours.

For Meadowvale station users

Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Travel north to Mt Pleasant GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
  • Travel south to Clarkson GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 25 minutes.
  • Travel south to Oakville GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual.
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Option 2 – Take the special GO shuttle bus to Clarkson GO station and transfer to the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
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Go Transit is running a special shuttle service to help passengers connect with the Lakeshore West line. Shuttles will run Meadowvale-Clarkson 5:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and Clarkson-Meadowvale 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every 15-30 minutes during these timeframes.
Option 3 – Take regular GO bus service.
Take GO bus Route 27A to Yorkdale subway to use the TTC. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 48 to Bramalea GO to connect with the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 48 to Hwy 407 subway to connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.

For Streetsville station users

Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel south to Clarkson GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual. ​
Option 2 – Take the special GO shuttle bus to Clarkson GO station and transfer to the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes. ​
Go Transit is running a special shuttle service to help you connect with the Lakeshore West line. Shuttles will run Streetsville-Clarkson 5:50 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. and Clarkson-Streetsville 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every 15-30 mins during these timeframes.
Option 3 – Take regular bus service.
  • Take MiWay route 44 to Meadowvale GO, then:
Take GO Bus Route 27A to Yorkdale subway and connect with the TTC. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours.
Take GO Bus Route 48 to Bramalea GO to connect with the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours.
Take GO Bus Route 48 to Hwy 407 subway to connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours, 25 minutes.

For Erindale station users

Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel south to Clarkson GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual. ​
Option 2 – Take the special GO shuttle bus to Oakville GO station and transfer to the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 20 minutes. ​
Go Transit is running a special shuttle service to help you connect with the Lakeshore West line. Shuttles will run Erindale-Oakville 5:50 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. and Oakville-Erindale 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every 15-30 mins during these timeframes.
Option 3 – Take regular bus service.
  • Take MiWay route 9 to Square One, then:
Take GO Bus Route 41, 56 to Bramalea GO to connect with the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 19, 94 to Yorkdale, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 29 to Kipling, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 40, 41, 56 to Hwy 407 Station, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours.

For Cooksville station users

Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel south to Clarkson GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual. ​
Option 2 – Take the special GO shuttle bus to Port Credit GO station and transfer to the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 10 minutes. ​
Go Transit is running a special shuttle service to help you connect with the Lakeshore West line. Shuttles will run Cooksville-Port Credit 6 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. and Port Credit-Cooksville 3:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. every 15-30 mins during these timeframes.
Option 3 – Take regular bus service.
  • Take MiWay Route 2 to Port Credit GO to connect with the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Take MiWay Route 2 to Square One, then:​
Take GO Bus Route 41, 56 to Bramalea GO to connect with the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 19, 94 to Yorkdale, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 29 to Kipling, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Take GO Bus Route 40, 41, 56 to Hwy 407 Station, then connect with TTC Line 1 Subway. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 50 minutes.

For Dixie Statio users

Option 1 – Take local bus service.
  • Take MiWay Route 5 to Long Branch GO to connect with the Lakeshore West line to Union Station. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 50 minutes.
Option 2 – Travel to another GO station.
  • Travel north to Bramalea GO and use the Kitchener line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 20 minutes. ​
Parking at stations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Expect demand for parking spaces to be higher than usual. ​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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