GO train service cancellations will affect travel into Toronto this weekend

Metrolinx will temporarily suspend GO train service this weekend, April 13 and 14, on portions of the Barrie line and the Stouffville line for critical track work along the corridors.

Infrequent UP Express service is also offered between Toronto Pearson Airport and Union Station on weekends.

Regular service will resume on Monday, April 15 for the Barrie and Stouffville GO trains, Metrolinx said in a news advisory.

Barry line

Barrie rail service will be temporarily suspended between Rutherford GO and Union Station on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 for signal work along the corridor. It is part of GO's expansion program, which provides rapid transit throughout the weekday.

During this time, Barrie trains will continue to run on a reduced schedule between the Rutherford GO and Allandale Waterfront GO stations.

• GO buses run between Aurora GO and Rutherford GO to the 407 bus station.
• If you are going to Union Station: At the 407 Freeway, transfer to the TTC Line 1 subway to continue your journey to Toronto.

To find more details on Barrie Line service arrangements, click here.

Stouffville line

Stouffville GO train service will be suspended Saturday and Sunday for rail infrastructure maintenance and improvements in preparation for future dual tracking.

During this time, GO Bus Route 71 will replace train service and will stop only at Old Elm, Stouffville, Mount Joy, Markham, Centennial, Unionville GO stations before departing on an express route to the Union Station bus terminal.

Customers traveling to and from the Milliken, Agincourt and Kennedy GO stations are encouraged to use the TTC.

• GO bus route 71E serves the Union Station bus terminal, Unionville, Centennial, Markham and Mount Joy GO stations.
• GO Bus Route 71C serves the Union Station Bus Terminal, Unionville, Centennial, Markham, Mount Joy, Stouffville and Old Elm GO Stations.

Riders can transfer between GO Transit and the TTC for free with one fare. Customers are encouraged to use gotransit.com or triplinx.ca to plan their trips. You can also check the GO Transit Service Updates page for real-time details.

UP Express

Additionally, on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14, UP Express train schedules will be rescheduled every 30 minutes instead of every 15 minutes for work needed to prepare for the future Ontario Line subway.

Trains to Toronto Pearson Airport: The first train leaves Union Station at 6 a.m., leaving every 30 minutes until 1 p.m.

Trains to Union Station: The first train leaves Toronto Pearson Airport at 6:27 a.m., 30 minutes to 12:57 p.m.

Regular service will resume on Monday, April 15. Riders can check the UP Express Service Updates page for real-time schedule details.