Ontario Delivering More Frequent GO Train Service Between Kitchener and Toronto

The Ontario government has reached an Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to purchase land to construct dedicated GO tracks on the Kitchener Line, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to build faster transit between Kitchener and Toronto. The Agreement-in-Principle coincides with additional GO train service that will be added to the Kitchener Line in November, including 18 new weekend trips between Bramalea GO and Union Station, as well as the first-ever weekend service to Kitchener.

“Today, we’re taking two pivotal steps towards delivering two-way, all-day GO train service between Kitchener and Toronto,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock, keep workers on the job and support economic growth.”

The Agreement-in-Principle is the latest step to build faster two-way, all-day rapid service on the Kitchener Line as part of the Kitchener Extension Project. This project will add 40 km of new, two-way track and includes track re-alignments, signal upgrades, bridge work and platform expansion along the corridor.

“This is a transformative moment for Kitchener and our shared vision with the Government of Ontario to fully-realize two-way, all-day GO service for our community and all municipalities served by the Kitchener Line,” said Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener. “The Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail, along with upcoming GO Transit service increases, marks a major leap forward in our collective efforts to connect our Innovation Corridor, from Kitchener to Toronto, through reliable, efficient transit. This will reduce commute times and unlock new opportunities for economic growth, job creation and quality of life for our residents.”

When complete, the new Kitchener Line will enable:

To Bramalea GO:

• Two-way, all-day service, seven days per week.

To Mount Pleasant GO

• 30-minute two-way, all-day service, seven days per week
• Additional trains during peak rush hour travel times to provide enhanced service to Union Station in the morning and to Mount Pleasant GO in the evening

To Kitchener GO

• 60-minute two-way, all-day service, seven days per week
• Additional trains during peak rush hour travel times to provide enhanced service to Union Station in the morning and to Kitchener GO in the evening

In the meantime, starting November 23, 2025, GO Transit train service will be expanded on the Kitchener Line. The service increases include:

• 18 new weekend trips between Bramalea GO and Union Station, which will enable service every 30 minutes
• Four existing weekend trips will be extended from Mount Pleasant GO to Kitchener GO, enabling weekend service to Kitchener for the first time
• Two new weekday trips between Bramalea GO and Union Station
• Two existing weekday trips will be extended to Bramalea GO (previously Malton GO)
• One existing weekday trip will be extended to Kitchener GO (previously Guelph Central GO)

Expanding service along the Kitchener Line is part of Ontario’s $70-billion investment in the largest transit expansion in North America. Ontario is delivering new rail, subway and transit lines across the province from Barrie to Niagara, Kitchener, Oshawa, Toronto and more.

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