Fleet facts

Train fleet
    Bi-level railcar
    F59PH locomotive
    MP40 locomotive

GO Transit trains are a familiar sight in the Greater Toronto Area, with their distinctive green-and-white design. They are the backbone of the GO system, carrying about 180,000 passengers per day over seven lines. GO Train service connects with GO Buses, regional transit, and the Toronto Transit Commission system (TTC).

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Bi-level railcar
GO Transit’s bi-level railcar debuted in 1978. It actually has three levels, with a mezzanine at each end of the car. The bi-level was engineered in Ontario specifically for our commuter service needs, with passenger comfort a prime feature of the design.

Each car has floor and overhead heaters, as well as two air-conditioning units. In addition to four sets of sliding side doors, the bi-level has a door at either end to let passengers walk between cars, even when the train is moving. The side windows are tinted safety glass. Each car has a washroom, and a passenger alarm system to alert the train crew of any problems on board.

One car of every GO Train is accessible to passengers who use mobility devices. Seats on the lower level flip up to make room for a wheelchair or scooter. A train crew member places a portable bridge between a specially designed “mini-platform” and the railcar for boarding and disembarking. Most GO Train stations have a special mini-platform on the main platform.

These distinctive railcars are built in Thunder Bay, Ontario, by Bombardier.

Seating capacity: up to 162 passengers
Length: 25.9 m (85 ft)
Width: 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in)
Height: 4.85 m (15 ft 11 in)
Weight (empty): 49,440 kg (109,000 lb)

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F59PH locomotive
The F59PH was developed to meet our needs for fuel economy, operating efficiency, crew comfort, and ride quality. It’s designed to haul a 10-car train in stop-and-go commuter service.

Built in London, Ontario, by General Motors Locomotive Group, the F59PH debuted in 1988.

Length: 17.7 m (58 ft 2 in)
Width: 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
Height: 4.8 m (15 ft 9.2 in)
Gross weight: 116 tons (260,000 lb)
Fuel capacity: up to 8,410 L (1,850 Imp. gal)
Maximum operating speed: 133 km/h (83 mph)

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MP40 locomotive

GO Transit’s new MP40 locomotive has a 4,000-horsepower engine and will pull 12 bi-level railcars, two cars more than before. The MP40 allows us to run the longest commuter trains in North America! These locomotives are manufactured by MotivePower Inc., of Boise, Idaho, and made their debut on February 14, 2008.

Length: 20.7 m (68 ft)
Width: 3.2 m (10 ft 7.5 in)
Height: 4.72 m (15 ft 6 in)
Gross weight: 129 tons (289,000 lbs)
Fuel capacity: 8,410 L (1,850 Imp. gal)
Maximum operating speed: 150 km/h (93 mph)

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Bus fleet
   Suburban buses
   Highway buses
   Double decker buses

GO Buses are designed with the safety and comfort of our passengers in mind. All buses are heated and air-conditioned, and have comfortable seats. Every bus is in radio contact with our control centre.

Suburban buses
These unique buses are a combination of city transit and highway buses. They are suitable for frequent stops and express service as they have one wide front door for both boarding and disembarking. They are scheduled to run primarily on routes that involve secondary roads as well as highway operation. Features include reclining seats, reading lights, and overhead luggage storage. Our suburban fleet consists entirely of buses manufactured by Orion Bus Industries in Mississauga, Ontario. All buses delivered since 2000 are equipped with a front-step wheelchair lift and have interior positions for two wheelchairs.

Seating capacity: 45-47 passengers
Length: 12.2 m (40 ft)
Fuel capacity: 682 L (150 Imp. gal)
Range on full tank: 960 km (600 mi)
Model: Orion V Suburban

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Highway buses
The highway coach is the backbone of our bus operation and comprises nearly 90 per cent of our fleet. It was GO’s first bus to have the ability to “kneel,” which involves lowering the front end to bring the doorstep closer to the ground. These buses have underfloor luggage compartments, reading lights, reclining seats, and overhead storage. Newer buses also have magazine nets and individually controlled air-conditioning vents. The highway buses are manufactured by Motor Coach Industries in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and by Prevost Car Company in St. Claude, Quebec. Since 1999, all of these buses have been equipped with exterior wheelchair lifts and have two interior wheelchair stations.

Seating capacity: 49-57 passengers
Length: 12.2 m (40 ft), 12.4 m (40.5 ft), and 13.72 m (45 ft)
Fuel capacity: 559 L (123 Imp. gal) to 726 L (160 Imp. gal)
Range on full tank: 785 km (488 mi) to 1,100 km (683 mi)
Models: MCI 102C3, D4500; Prevost

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Double decker buses

We’ve taken our bus fleet to a higher level with our new double decker buses, manufactured by Alexander Dennis Limited in the United Kingdom. These accessible low-floor buses made their debut in April 2008.

Our double decker buses operate on Hwy. 403 and Hwy. 407, providing service between Oakville GO Station and York University with stops at Square One GO Bus Terminal and Bramalea GO Station. The GO Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service along Hwy. 407 currently operates over 500 weekday trips during the school year.

Customer amenities on board the bus include reclining seats on the upper level, individual reading lights, 12 V power outlets, and individually controlled air-conditioning vents.

Each bus has a powered wheelchair ramp and wide aisles to improve passenger accessibility.

Seating capacity: 78 seated passengers; 46 upper level seats and 32 lower level seats
Length: 13 m (43 ft)
Width: 2.5 m (8.3 ft)
Fuel capacity: 430 L (95 Imp. gal)
Range on full tank: 970 km (603 mi)
Models: Enviro 500

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GO by the numbers

For some more quick facts about GO's fleet and services, see GO by the numbers.