“Critical” rail work to suspend Barrie GO train service this weekend

PRESS RELEASE
METROLINX
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On Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, rail service on the Barrie Line will be temporarily suspended to allow for critical rail work that will bring faster and more frequent GO train service across the network.

During this time, GO Buses will replace rail service only between Highway 407 and the Allandale Waterfront GO Station. Customers planning to travel to Union Station are encouraged to use the TTC at the Highway 407 Bus Terminal or Downsview Park Go.

• GO Bus Route 68F will serve Allandale Waterfront GO, Barrie South GO, Barrie Bus Terminal and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
• GO Bus Route 68G will serve Barrie Bus Terminal, Allandale Waterfront GO, Barrie South GO, Bradford GO, East Gwillimbury GO, Newmarket GO, Aurora GO, King City GO, Maple GO, Rutherford GO and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
• GO Bus Route 65H will serve Wellington Street East at the Highway 404 Park and Ride, Aurora GO and the Highway 407 Bus Station.
• GO Bus route 65G will serve Aurora GO, King City GO, Maple GO, Rutherford GO and the Highway 407 bus.
• GO Bus route 65J will serve East Gwillimbury GO, Newmarket GO, King City GO, Maple GO, Rutherford GO and the Highway 407 bus.
• GO Bus Route 68H will serve Bradford GO, East Gwillimbury GO, Newmarket GO, Aurora GO, Wellington Street East at Highway 404 Park and Ride and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.

GO Bus connection times will be adjusted and there may be longer wait times than usual. Customers are encouraged to check the schedule before traveling.

On Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9, northbound and southbound rail travel will also be slower on the Barrie line as a result of this construction work. Please click here for updated schedules prior to travel.

Regular service will resume on Wednesday 10 July. For more information on Barrie service adjustments, click here.

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