GO Train service cancelled for Mississauga, Milton, Hamilton commuters
Published August 22, 2024 at 12:53 am
Commuters in Milton and parts of Mississauga and Hamilton will be without GO Train service today (Aug. 22).
This comes as Canada’s two major railways decided to lock out workers following a last-minute bid to hammer out a collective agreement.
Initially, this means those who usually catch the Go Train in Milton and at Mississauga stations Lisgar, Meadowvale, Streetsville, Erindale, Cooksville and Dixie will have to find other ways to travel for this morning’s commute.
The evening rush hour ride from Union Station along the Milton line will also be cancelled.
Passengers will also not be able to use the Hamilton GO station.
All other GO services and train stations (including West Harbour in Hamilton and other Lakeshore West stations), as well as the UP Express, will operate as usual.
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There is no indication how long service will be suspended along the Milton line and whether it will last for the duration of the work stoppage.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway have been negotiating with Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to keep the 9,300 workers on the job.
Metrolinx has announced a series of options for those who have been affected by the lockout.
They are as follows:
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.
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 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 station 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.
For Milton station users
Option 1 – Travel to another GO station.
- Travel south to Bronte GO and use the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 90 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, 45 minutes.
GO Transit is running a special shuttle service to help you connect with the Lakeshore West line. Shuttles will run Milton-Oakville 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and Oakville-Milton 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every 15-30 mins during these timeframes.
Option 3 – Take regular GO bus service.
- Take GO Bus Route 22 to Oakville GO to connect with the Lakeshore West line. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
- Take GO Bus Route 27A to Yorkdale to use the TTC. Estimated total journey time to Union Station is 2 hours.