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Press Release go2012-g10009

GO Transit Service Guarantee Begins this Fall

May 14, 2012:
by Metrolinx

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Starting this fall, Ontario will offer refunds to GO Train riders whose trains are more than 15 minutes late, except when delays are caused by extreme weather, police investigations, accidents and medical emergencies. The 15-minute guarantee is the next step the Ontario government is taking to ensure the best customer experience possible for GO passengers.

This week, Ontario is celebrating 45 years of GO Transit service.

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Press Release go2012-g10008

Weekend GO Train service pilot for Barrie corridor this summer

May 10, 2012:
by Metrolinx

TORONTO, May 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Starting June 23, GO Transit will run a summer weekend GO Train service pilot along the Barrie corridor. This service pilot will operate on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between June 23 and September 3.

For each day of service, six trips will bring passengers to Union Station in Toronto, two will originate at Allandale Waterfront GO Station making all stops, and four will originate at East Gwillimbury GO Station also making all stops. The six northbound trips will depart Union Station with two trips making all stops to Allandale Waterfront and four trips making all stops to East Gwillimbury.

GO Buses will meet the East Gwillimbury trains and make all stops to and from the Barrie Bus Terminal.

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Press Release go2012-g10007

More GO Train service for Milton corridor passengers, some adjusted service

May 09, 2012:
by Metrolinx

TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Starting June 25, GO Transit will run an additional weekday train trip along the Milton corridor during morning and afternoon peak periods.

Two existing Toronto-bound trips will depart five minutes earlier along the route to make way for the new train in the morning. Existing afternoon train service will not be affected, although Milton GO Buses departing Union Station at 3:40 p.m. will be discontinued as passengers will have another rail option in the afternoon.

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Press Release go2012-g10006

Take the GO Train to Niagara this Victoria Day Weekend

May 04, 2012:
by Metrolinx

TORONTO, May 4, 2012 /CNW/ - GO Transit will once again be offering seasonal GO Train service between Niagara Falls and Toronto. This year, the service will be available during the Victoria Day long weekend, May 18 - 21, then weekends and holidays from June 23 until September 3.

The train trips will run Friday to Sunday evenings, allowing travellers to maximize their weekends away. Every trip will accommodate passengers at Union, Exhibition, Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls stations. Schedule information is available at gotransit.com.

Trains will be equipped with specially-designed bicycle coaches on Saturday, Sunday and Victoria Day Monday. Riders may use their lock to secure their bike and enjoy a comfortable ride to their destination.

New this year will be GO Bus service between the St. Catharines train station and Niagara-On-The-Lake connecting to the GO Trains at St. Catharines with a seamless transfer. The GO Bus service will operate during the June 23 - September 3 period only and provide an easy way to get to one of the prime travel destinations in the region.

Niagara-bound passengers can take advantage of the biking and hiking trails along the Niagara River, plan winery tours around the Niagara region or take a chance at the casino. The view of the Falls provides the perfect backdrop to a weekend away.

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