GO Transit is set to increase its service with over 300 additional train trips in the Greater Toronto Area, although none of these new trips will extend to Kitchener. Concurrently, proposed service reductions for the UP Express, which would have decreased stops at city stations including Weston and Bloor, faced significant backlash from the public and specific groups such as airline employees. Nearly 3,000 Toronto residents signed a petition against these cuts. Following public outcry and considerations, the Ontario government, through a statement by Minister Prab Sarkaria, announced the cancellation of the planned UP Express service changes, acknowledging the need to maintain service at key stations between Union and Pearson.
#BREAKING: Ontario not proceeding with planned UP Express changes: minister https://t.co/6eKSYIAhD2
While the intention was to provide a faster option for people travelling between Union and Pearson, I’ve heard riders’ concerns about servicing Weston and Bloor stations along the UP Express line. I’ve directed Metrolinx to not proceed with these changes.
More coverage of the rather silly UP Express service changes in Toronto, what I find remarkable is that the people getting screwed include airline employees! This should be considered the target market of an airport train!: https://t.co/qe9jESC7em
Nearly 3,000 Toronto residents sign petition to reverse Ontario's UP Express changes https://t.co/aVBVBudLd9
East Coast Main Line timetable changes postponed https://t.co/e0YfCjz7z8
UP Express stops in Toronto reduced as Metrolinx shakes up GO train service https://t.co/vEYG3LN8l3 https://t.co/W3f8VTsMcn
UP Express riders upset over coming service cuts to city stops #onpoli https://t.co/nJSXoQi39Q
Province announces hundreds of new GO train trips but none to Kitchener https://t.co/LAPvyiwBtK https://t.co/fajAzkubrt
GO Transit adding more than 300 train trips to GTA service https://t.co/j2gdnSeWda https://t.co/U92uH5N8UU