‘Slow order’ issued for GO Transit’s Barrie line due to heat

A “slow order” has been issued for GO Transit’s Barrie Line.

Metrolinx said the move is to reduce the risk of track damage during the heat wave.

“During prolonged periods of high heat, railroad tracks have the potential to soften and expand, forcing us to run trains at slower speeds,” it said in a news release.

Riders can expect the following effects on the Barrie line:

• Union Station 12:54 PM – Aurora GO 1:44 PM – Customers can take a GO bus from the Union Station Bus Terminal that runs express to Rutherford GO and makes all stops north to Aurora GO.

  • Northbound customers traveling to Downsview GO are encouraged to take the TTC south to the Union Station bus terminal and connect with the GO shuttle bus north to Rutherford GO and then all stops to Aurora GO.

• Aurora GO 3:04 PM – Union Station 3:54 PM – Customers can take a GO bus from Aurora GO making all stops south to the Rutherford GO Station and then ride the express to the Union Station bus terminal.

  • Southbound customers traveling from Downsview GO are encouraged to use the TTC.

Much of the province remains under a heat warning, including the Bradford area, where daytime highs are expected to top 30 degrees for much of the week.

“We know heat-related delays can be frustrating for customers, but we must take proactive steps to ensure the GO Transit network operates safely in all types of weather conditions,” Metrolinx added.

Updated scheduling information can be found here.