On the weekends of Dec. 6 – 7, 13 – 14 and 20 – 21, planned construction is taking place on Lakeshore West for future, frequent service and to replace the Etobicoke Creek bridge. This work is critical to maintaining safe and reliable service on Lakeshore West.
Important Details
On Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, there will be no GO Transit service at Appleby, Bronte, Port Credit, Long Branch, Mimico and west of Exhibition GO. Trains will run between Exhibition GO and Union Station on a special schedule.
On Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, there will be no GO Transit service at Appleby, Bronte, Port Credit, Long Branch, Mimico or Exhibition GO. There will be no special train service between Exhibition and Union Station.
On these weekends, train service will run between Niagara Falls and Aldershot GO. GO buses replace train service and will run between West Harbour and Aldershot GO to Bramalea GO, to connect you to eastbound Kitchener line train service to Union Station. GO bus replacements will stop at West Harbour, Aldershot, Burlington, Oakville and Clarkson GO stations.
On Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, there will be no GO Transit service at Port Credit, Long Branch, Mimico or west of Exhibition GO. Special trains will run between Exhibition GO and Union Station on a special schedule.
Train service will run between Niagara Falls and Oakville GO. GO buses replace train service and will run between Oakville and Clarkson GO to Bramalea GO, to connect you to eastbound Kitchener line train service to Union Station.
For all three weekends, GO bus route 56 will depart every hour, all day, starting at approximately 6:13 a.m. The bus ride to Bramalea GO is approximately 45 minutes and GO trains depart Bramalea GO every half hour. Trains from Union Station to Bramalea GO depart every half hour, from 8:48 a.m. to 11:48 p.m. Check the departure boards for the Kitchener line train to Bramalea GO. Check Kitchener line schedules here.
Here are some alternate transit options:
Travelling from Appleby GO:
Eastbound toward Union:
- Take Oakville Transit Route 14 to connect to GO bus replacement at Oakville GO.
Westbound to Burlington GO (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
- Take Burlington Transit Route 80 to connect to GO bus replacements to West Harbour GO to connect to Lakeshore West train service.
Travelling from Bronte GO:
Eastbound toward Union Station:
- Take Oakville Transit Route 14 to connect to GO bus replacement at Oakville GO.
Westbound to other GO stations (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
- Take Oakville Transit Route 14 to connect to GO bus replacement at Oakville GO to West Harbour GO to connect to Lakeshore West train service.
Travelling from Port Credit GO:
Eastbound toward Union:
- Regular early morning GO bus route 18B or 18J to Union Station will still run.
- Take MiWay Route 2 N Hurontario to connect to GO bus route 21.
Westbound to Clarkson (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
- Take MiWay Route 14 W Lorne Park to Clarkson GO.
- Take MiWay Route 23 W Lakeshore to Clarkson GO.
Westbound to other GO stations:
- Early morning GO bus route 18J to West Harbour GO will still run.
- Early morning GO bus route 18H to Oakville GO will still run.
Travelling from Long Branch GO:
Eastbound toward Union:
- TTC Streetcar 501 to King Station and TTC Subway, southbound to Union Station.
Westbound to Clarkson (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
- MiWay Route 23 W Lakeshore to Clarkson GO.
Travelling from Mimico GO:
Eastbound toward Union:
- TTC Route 76 northbound to Royal York Station, then TTC subway Line 2 eastbound to St. George Station, then TTC Line 1 southbound to Union Station.
Westbound to Clarkson (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
- Proceed to Islington Ave at Judson St. and take TTC bus Route 110 to Long Branch GO station, then take MiWay Route 23 to Clarkson GO.
Travelling from Exhibition GO:
Eastbound toward Union:
- Proceed to King St West at Atlantic Ave. and take the TTC Streetcar 504 to Union Station.
Westbound to Clarkson (to connect with GO bus shuttle service):
Proceed to Atlantic Ave at King St West and take TTC bus Route 63 north to Ossington Station, then take TTC Subway Line 2 westbound to Islington Station, then take TTC bus Route 110 to Long Branch GO, then take MiWay bus Route 23 to Clarkson GO.
There are also some late-night service adjustments on Friday, Dec. 5. 12 and 19.
Please note: Replacement GO buses may depart at different times than train schedules, and bus travel times are approximate.
We strive to provide the safest and fastest travel options during service adjustments. We are using Bramalea GO station instead of Union Station Bus Terminal for these service adjustments to connect our shuttle bus services. This decision was made based on several factors, including anticipated traffic and operational considerations. Our goal is to offer the best possible options to help you reach your destination safely and on time. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve overall service on your line.
* Some schedules may not be available until closer to the adjusted weekend service. Please be sure to regularly check your schedules before you travel.
How to pay your fare:
To ensure you are charged the correct fare, please tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card at every point of your journey:
- Before boarding a train, tap on at the station.
- When exiting the train, tap off at your destination station.
- If you are transferring to a bus, tap on when you board and tap off when you exit.
This helps ensure your fare is calculated accurately throughout your trip.
Connecting between GO and TTC?
Save with One Fare. One Fare applies when you pay your fare with a physical PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, or with a contactless credit or debit card. It does not apply for cash fare or ticket products. You must use the same card throughout your entire trip.
What type of work is happening:
Planned construction is taking place on Lakeshore West for future, frequent service and to replace and upgrade the existing Etobicoke Creek bridge. A portion of the tracks will be closed to complete the crane installation so that remaining scheduled work can proceed as planned and in time for the upcoming track closures. Assembly of the crane will continue at Etobicoke Creek crossing followed by testing and commissioning during these closures. The goal is to replace the more than 100-year-old bridge structure this winter. This work is critical to maintaining safe and reliable service on Lakeshore West to serve our community today and future generations.
