Commuters faced with their morning travel on Tuesday should prepare for potential disruptions as the fallout from Monday’s train derailment near Union Station continues to ripple through the GO Transit network.
While the situation isn’t anticipated to be as severe as the chaos experienced the previous day, significant adjustments to service are in effect as crews work to fully restore operations.
A special schedule has been implemented to facilitate the recovery of the disabled train, and riders are strongly advised to consult the latest updates to plan their journeys accordingly.
GO Transit is urging passengers to allow extra time for their commutes, acknowledging that consistent service levels are still being established following the incident.
Monday’s derailment also briefly halted UP Express train service between Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport, adding to the transportation challenges for travelers.
Late Monday evening, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay confirmed the derailed train had been successfully re-railed, a crucial step towards resuming normal service.
Lindsay stated that a modified service would be running on Tuesday, prioritizing the maximum number of train trips on the busiest lines during peak hours.
The incident occurred at 8:16 a.m. on Monday when a slow-moving train departing Union Station left the tracks and came into contact with a track switch.
This contact triggered signal problems, severely restricting train movement and causing major delays at Canada’s busiest train station.
Crews worked tirelessly throughout the day and night to remove the derailed train, a complex operation demanding precision and speed.
Currently, efforts are focused on repairing the damaged track section and thoroughly restoring and testing the signal system before full service can be resumed.
The Lakeshore East and West lines are currently operating on a 60-minute service schedule, with more frequent 15- to 30-minute intervals during peak morning and evening commutes.
UP Express trains are running every 30 minutes, while the Barrie, Kitchener, Milton, Richmond Hill, and Stouffville lines have adjusted peak hour schedules ranging from 30 to 60-minute service intervals.
Passengers on the Barrie line can expect 30-minute service during peak times, while Kitchener, Richmond Hill, and Stouffville lines will see 30- or 60-minute intervals depending on the time of day.
The Milton line will also operate with 30-minute peak service, providing some relief to commuters during the busiest travel periods.
