Mayor Applauds Progress on All Day Two-Way GO Train Service

Halton Hills, ON – Last week’s Provincial budget announcement that included progress on the Kitchener GO Line expansion was met with enthusiasm by Mayor Rick Bonnette. “I can recall back in 2019 when a Council delegation from Metrolinx told us that this was going to happen by 2024,” he said. “Well, I am very pleased to see that this timeline is being kept. Our Council and all of the Mayors along the Kitchener line have been pushing for this expansion for seven years; this infrastructure improvement will support current and future commuters with enhanced travel options and support the environment.”

Two-way all day GO service from Halton Hills to Toronto will provide better flexibility for residents allowing them to travel all day long with no time restrictions of a return trip. This flexibility allows for off-peak travel which will give people more viable options for their mode of travel to eliminate the need for single-occupancy vehicles. 

The trains will run on electrification which results in faster trains, improved service, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and better air quality.

The Province notes that construction including new tracks and platforms will be staggered over three phases.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets; Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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