Media releases are posted below but a great source of our latest news can also be found by visiting Metrolinx News, Metrolinx’s official news channel. Reporters can find story ideas, photos, updates and more on our progress to transform how the region moves. For further media inquiries, please contact the Metrolinx Media Relations team at mediarelations@metrolinx.com.
January 21 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Considers Next Steps Following Scheduled End of Discounted Double Fare Program
April 1 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx is reducing short-distance fares by as much as 40% to only $3.70—while increasing long-distance fares by 4%
March 27 - Media Advisory - More GO train service for Markham, Brampton, Etobicoke
March 21 - Media Advisory - Statement from Metrolinx CEO on the Hurontario LRT Project Status
January 15 - Media Advisory - Transit Safety Officers Arrest Indecent Act Suspect on GO Train
September 5 - Media Advisory - September 8 and 9 Service Reductions
August 16 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx and Niagara Region continue to work together to bring regular GO train service to the region
July 12 - Media Advisory - Announcement from the Chair of Metrolinx Board of Directors
June 20 - Media Advisory - June 2018 Metrolinx Board of Directors Meeting Deferred
May 25 - Media Advisory - Potential CP Rail Strike Could Cause GO Transit Delays
April 27 - Media Advisory - “Kids GO Free” Pilot on Barrie Line begins Saturday
April 18 - Media Release - Metrolinx launches GO Pop & GO Chill playlists exclusively on Spotify
March 9 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx brings the LRTs to you this March Break
March 1 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors to discuss transit expansion progress at quarterly board meeting
February 28 - Media Release - New Public Art in Toronto Will Be World’s Largest Digitally Printed Image
February 26 - Media Release - Get your groceries on the GO
January 29 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Proposes 12 Name Changes for Finch West, Hurontario LRT Stops
January 16 - Media Release - Art in Motion: Unveiling Public Art Projects at Crosstown Stations
January 15 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx to unveil winning public art designs for Eglinton Crosstown Stations
December 29 - Media Release - Metrolinx Issues Alert about Stolen PRESTO Cards
December 22 - Media Release - Prequalified Operators Selected for Regional Express Rail (RER)
December 21 - Media Release - Metrolinx Statement on New Bombardier Agreement
December 20 - Media Advisory - Holiday GO & UP Express Service
December 13 - Media Release - ‘Ask Metrolinx’ Town Hall Draws New Ideas, Shared Concerns
December 5 - Media Advisory - ‘Ask Metrolinx’ Town Hall an Opportunity to Engage with Senior Management
December 1 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors to discuss transit expansion progress at quarterly board meeting
November 24 - News Release - Metrolinx Celebrates the 11th Annual Smart Commute Awards
November 8 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx 2017 Accessibility Public Meetings
October 20 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors to discuss transit expansion progress at annual strategy meeting
October 6 - Media Release - Discount coming for GO Transit/UP Express & TTC Customers
October 5 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Hosts Roundtable Discussions on Future of Regional Mobility
September 21 - News Release - Yonge and Eglinton tunnel closure
September 11 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors meets to discuss fare integration, draft regional transportation plan
September 8 - Letter - Response to Minister Del Duca’s letter of August 29, 2017
August 24 - News Release - Phil Verster to Join Metrolinx as CEO
July 21 - Media Release - Metrolinx launches search for Regional Express Rail operator
July 18 - Statement - Metrolinx CEO's statement on the passing of Peter Notaro
June 26 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors meets to discuss transit expansion
May 12 - Statement - Metrolinx statement on Alstom/Bombardier
April 21 - News Release - Metrolinx helps kick off Rail Safety Week 2017
April 18 - Media Advisory - Emergency exercise to simulate GO Train vehicle collision
March 28 - Statement - Bruce McCuaig to leave Metrolinx to accept new role at Canada Infrastructure Bank
February 14 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors meets to discuss transit expansion progress
February 7 - Statement - Response to research findings on air quality in some GO Trains
February 3 - Media Release - Metrolinx celebrates Carpool Week
December 9 - Media Release - Upcoming platform changes for GO at Union Station
December 6 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx Board of Directors to discuss transit expansion progress
December 2 - Media Release - Metrolinx invites local community to new Gormley GO Station
November 25 - Media Release - Metrolinx Celebrates Smart Commute Award Winners
November 3 - Media Advisory - Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Transportation in their Community
October 27 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx 2016 Accessibility Public Meetings
October 26 - Media Release - Metrolinx, City of Toronto and Weston BIA Work Together to Beautify Transit Infrastructure
September 2 - Media Advisory - GO Transit Bus Service Coming to Town of Lincoln
August 23 - Media Advisory - Metrolinx hosting community event at future Mount Dennis Station
August 19 - Media Release - Metrolinx Warns PRESTO Customers Not to Buy Cards From Unauthorized Outlets
June 23 - Media Release - Metrolinx facilitates the purchase of ITS/AVL technology on behalf of six Ontario municipalities
May 26 – Media Release – Metrolinx Celebrates Bike Month
May 24 – Media Release – Metrolinx Celebrates Two Million PRESTO Customers
April 22 – Media Advisory – Notice of Special Meeting of the Metrolinx and TTC Boards along with GTHA municipal representatives on Regional Transit Priorities
April 8 – Media Release – New PRESTO-Enabled Fare Gates in Full Swing at TTC’s Main Street Station
April 7 – Media Release – Construction Continues on Viva Bus Rapid Transit Projects in York Region
April 5 – Media Release – Metrolinx Releases School Travel Trends Report
March 23 – Media Release – Metrolinx issues call for artwork concept design for Eglinton Crosstown Stations
March 7 – Media Release – Reminder: New Union Pearson Express fares take effect March 9
March 1 – Media Release – GO Transit and UP Express Prepare for Winter Storm
February 18 – Media Advisory – Special Meeting of Metrolinx Board to Review UP Express Business Strategy
February 5 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board Meeting to Receive Update on GO Expansion
January 12 – Media Advisory – Special Metrolinx Board Meeting on Crosstown Station Naming
December 17 – Media Release – PRESTO Rollout On Track Aboard TTC Streetcars
December 16 – Media Advisory – Public Transit Announcement
December 8 – Media Release – Metrolinx named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
November 30 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board meets Thursday, December 3
November 20 – Media Release – Smart Travel Employers Presented with Smart Commute Awards
October 27 – Media Advisory – GO Transit Prepares for Fall Storm
October 7 – Media Release – Metrolinx 2015 Accessibility Public Meetings
July 6 – Media Release – Metrolinx and Toronto Parking Authority partner to expand bike sharing
June 26 – Media Release – Metrolinx Receives APTA Gold Recognition
June 22 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board to hear progress on UP Express, Yonge Relief Network Study
June 8 – Media Release – More GO Transit Service for TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
June 3 – Media Release – Free Wi-Fi Pilot on 407 West and Waterloo/Mississauga GO Bus Routes
June 2 – Media Release – UP Express Tickets Now Available Online
May 7 – Media Release – Metrolinx Renews Commitment to Rail Safety Awareness
May 6 – Media Release – Metrolinx named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year
May 5 – Media Release – UP Express and VIA Rail announce a more connected network
April 29 – Statement – Metrolinx Statement on Fatality at Union Station
April 24 – Media Release – Metrolinx opens the new York GO Concourse in Union Station
April 24 – Media Release – Metrolinx Moving Forward with Plans for Caledonia GO Station
April 16 – Innovative Partnerships Put UP Express Guests First
April 15 – Eglinton Crosstown TBMs on the move April 17–20
April 7 – UP Express safety preparedness testing in April brings spring launch closer
March 25 – Media Release – Smart Commute releases 2014 Commuter Attitude Survey results
March 12 – Media Release – 86 new modern, fully accessible transit buses coming to 13 municipalities across Ontario
March 10 – Media Release – Metrolinx Expanding Barrie GO Line to Get Region Moving
March 2 – Media Release – Request for Qualifications Issued for the Port Credit Station Redevelopment
February 13 – Media Release – UP Express and CIBC Announce Innovative Strategic Partnership
February 12 – Media Release – Metrolinx Expanding Section of Stouffville GO Line to Get Region Moving
January 30 – Media Release – Free WiFi coming to 22 more GO stations January 30 – Media Backgrounder – WiFi at GO stations
January 21 – Media Release – Metrolinx and TTC developing a plan to accelerate rollout of PRESTO
January 16 – Media Release – Metrolinx launches joint fare pilot between GO Transit and TTC
January 15 – Media Statement – January 14, 2015 GO bus accident
January 12 – Media Release – Eglinton GO Customers Getting Accessibility Upgrades
December 8 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board to hear updates on regional express rail, UP Express
December 8 – Media Release – Metrolinx recognized as a Top Employer in the GTA for 2015
November 27 – Media Release – 2014 Smart Commute Awards recognize employers that promote smart travel
November 24 – Media Release – Metrolinx bus purchase to improve service and create jobs
November 5 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Public Accessibility Meetings
October 15 – Media Release – Metrolinx facilitates major bus purchase on behalf of municipalities; significant order will save $4 million and bring modern, accessible buses to more riders
September 30 – Media Release – Metrolinx and Ivanhoé Cambridge to redevelop GO Bus Terminal into major transit, commercial and community hub
September 2 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board to discuss regional express rail, 5 year strategy
July 16 – Join us for Rail Safety Day on July 19
June 23 – Media Advisory – Metrolinx Board to discuss next steps for transit expansion
June 2 – Metrolinx and union representing GO bus drivers come to tentative agreement
May 30 – Metrolinx continues negotiations with union that represents GO bus drivers
April 28 – Helping young people to build long-term careers
March 31 – One Million Customers Tap On With PRESTO
January 24 – More GO trains ordered to support continued expansion
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