As part of the broader GO Expansion program, ongoing work on the Barrie Line is bringing more service and new community connections closer to reality. New stations, upgrades, rail corridor improvements and new neighbourhood spaces will create more ways to get around and enhance local communities.   

Aurora GO  

Crews completed track rehabilitation work during a September weekend closure on the Barrie Line. The track was temporarily closed to allow the work to be completed safely while trains were not running. 

Just north of the station, crews removed existing rail ties, layers of material beneath the track (ballast, sub-ballast, and sub-grade), and installed new materials—including new track—to strengthen and stabilize the track foundation.  This work helps maintain reliable and smooth GO train service.  

Barrie double track enabling works  

We’re creating space for a second set of tracks along the Barrie Line in Toronto, between King Street West and Steeles Avenue West. This work will pave the way for future two-way, all-day GO train service. 

Before building a new culvert, crews installed a temporary shoring system to safely support the tracks while heavy machinery dug deep into the ground. The new culvert will help protect the corridor and prevent erosion by channeling water away from the tracks.  

Bloor-Lansdowne GO  

Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station will be a new stop on the Barrie Line, just south of Bloor Street West and west of Lansdowne Avenue. It will provide a convenient connection for the Junction Triangle neighbourhood, giving commuters more flexibility whether traveling to Union Station or heading north. Construction is underway, with shoring and excavation for the main station building in progress.  

Caledonia GO Station 

Construction has started on the brand-new Caledonia GO Station.  

Just west of Caledonia Road on Eglinton Avenue West, a new transit hub is coming to life. The fully accessible station will connect people traveling downtown, up north and across Toronto. GO train customers will be able to connect directly with the future Line 5 Eglinton and TTC bus service all from one location.  

Caledonia GO Station will include the following:  

• A new station access plaza connecting to the GO platform, street level, future Line 5 Eglinton and TTC bus loop  
• A platform complete with heated shelters, canopies and a snow melting system for a more comfortable experience  
• Multi-use path connecting the west platform to Carnarvon Street at the northwest corner  
• Pedestrian tunnel connecting the north end of the platform to Bowie Avenue and York Beltline on the east side of the station  
• 64 bicycle spaces 
• Fare systems include PRESTO, ticket vending machines (TVMs) and tap on/off station fare transaction processors (SFTPs), and digital signage 

Davenport Diamond Greenway  

The greenway will be a new public space in Toronto’s west end.  With work underway, notices can be found here under the Davenport Diamond section to help you stay up to date on construction activities.   

Located between Davenport Road and Paton Road, just north of Bloor Street West, the greenway will be a long-term benefit for the community. It will include:    

• A fully accessible multi-use path     
• A pedestrian bridge above the freight tracks, north of Dupont Street        
• New neighbourhood spaces, including Dupont Bridge Square and the Wallace Avenue Market Square, will feature benches and lighting   
• Connecting the neighbourhood to the greenway from city sidewalks and parks    
• Sustainable landscaping, plantings and gardens   
• A dog off-leash area    

King City GO   

Crews installed culverts near King City GO Station. The culverts help divert water away from the train tracks to help protect against flooding and corrosion.   

After removing the soil, temporary shoring, which looks like a large metal rectangle, stabilizes the earth and to avoid the ground collapsing into the work area. They then install the steel culvert pipe. After installation, the box is removed, and the area is backfilled with soil and compacted using the yellow compactor.  

Maple GO

The bridge will include stairwells, railings and ramps built using key ingredients such as concrete, asphalt, and waterproofing. Once complete, it will make accessing Maple GO Station easier than ever.  

The new bridge will provide a safer and more convenient way for pedestrians and cyclists to cross Major Mackenzie Drive, improving the community’s connection to the station.