NEWS RELEASE
METROLINX
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We wanted to remind you of GO Transit and UP Express’s upcoming holiday schedule.
Christmas and Boxing Day Schedules
Additionally, on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, GO trains and buses will operate on a Saturday schedule and UP Express trains will run on a weekend/holiday schedule for both days.
Some trips have been adjusted on December 24 to get you home sooner:
- Milton Line: The 4:10 p.m. train departing Union Station will be adjusted and depart Union station earlier at 1:40 p.m., arriving at Milton GO at 2:40 p.m. The 4:40 p.m. train departing Union Station will be adjusted and depart Union station earlier at 2:40 p.m. arriving at Milton GO at 3:40 p.m.
- Richmond Hill: The 5:15 p.m. train departing Union Station will be adjusted and depart Union Station earlier at 2:45 p.m., arriving at Bloomington GO at 3:51 p.m.
Riders can transfer for free with One Fare between GO Transit and most local agencies, including the TTC. Customers are encouraged to use gotransit.com to plan their trips. You can also check the GO Transit Service Updates page for real-time details.
New Year’s Eve Schedules
Metrolinx will be offering complimentary service on GO Transit and UP Express this holiday season in partnership with Forty Creek Whisky.
Both GO Transit and UP Express services will be free to all customers on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025.
In addition, GO Transit will run extra late evening trips into Union Station to help customers travelling downtown, as well as a variety of special trains from Union Station after midnight to help them get home safely:
- Lakeshore East and West Lines: There will be additional trips arriving and departing regularly at Union Station throughout Dec. 31.
- Milton Line: There will be additional late-night trips departing Union Station on Dec. 31, with the last train departing Union Station at 2:55 a.m.
- Barrie Line: There will be additional late-night trips departing Union Station on Dec. 31, with the last train leaving Union Station at 3:54 a.m.
- Stouffville Line: There will be additional late-night trips departing Union Station on Dec. 31, with the last train leaving Union Station at 4:12 a.m.
- Richmond Hill Line: The 6:45 p.m. train departing Union Station will be cancelled and replaced with a later train departing Union Station at 1:15 a.m., making all stops before arriving at Bloomington GO at 2:21 a.m.
Customers are also encouraged to use gotransit.com to plan their trips and check schedules in advance.
Riders are encouraged to continue tapping on and off with their PRESTO card, but they will not be charged and will see $0 on the display.
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