GO Transit will be operating on a special schedule this holiday season and there will be some changes on the Milton and Richmond Hill lines on Dec. 22 and 29. Also, weekend passes can be used for a longer period over the holidays.  

There will be some changes on the Milton and Richmond Hill line on Dec. 22 and 29: 

Milton line: 

• Early homebound trips depart Union Station at 1:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m., making all stops to Milton GO, arriving at 2:42 p.m. and 3:42 p.m. 
• The 5:10 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. trips from Union Station will be replaced by these earlier departures. 
• All other trips remain the same. 

Richmond Hill line: 

• Early homebound trip departs Union Station at 2:45 p.m., making all stops to Bloomington GO, arriving at 3:50 p.m. 
• The 5:15 p.m. trip from Union Station will be replaced by this earlier departure.  
• All other trips remain the same. 

On Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1, we will operate on a Saturday schedule.  

Take GO Transit FREE on New Year’s Eve beginning at 7 p.m., provided by Forty Creek Whisky and Metrolinx. Please tap on and off as you normally would. You will not be charged a fare until 8 a.m. on Jan. 1.        

We have arranged special late-night trains on the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Kitchener, Barrie, Stouffville, and Richmond Hill corridors to bring you home safely after ringing in the new year. 

Before you GO, check your schedules here.  

Celebrate the holidays with the $10 one-day weekend pass. 

• The $10 one-day weekend pass is valid for holidays, so it can be used any day between Dec. 23 to 26 and Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. The $10 one-day is available online only and is valid for one-day use. Get weekend passes here.  
• Use triplinx.ca or the Triplinx app to plan your trip from start to finish and see what your fares will be. 
• Get real-time updates sent directly to your mobile device with On the GO alerts or by following your train line on Twitter.  

GO safely and responsibly this holiday season.  

• Be careful on platforms and keep yourself, bags, and loose clothing well behind the yellow line. Never walk in front of a bus or on the bus driveway. Use sidewalks and walkways and never chase a bus. Obey rail crossings and do not take risks. 
• If you are travelling with children, keep them safe. Be mindful that high speed trains can pass by at any time while you are waiting on the train platform. Stay back from the yellow line.  
• Our Transit Safety team is available 24 hours a day at 1-877-297-0642 or text “HELP” to 77777. 
• If you are involved in or witness any unsafe, illegal, or harmful incidents while travelling with us, call our team immediately to assist.  
• We urge all customers to look out for their fellow and contact Transit Safety if they see someone in need of help.  

On behalf of GO Transit, we wish you all a happy and safe time over the holidays.