Construction work halts GO train service on Barrie line this weekend

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release

By Metrolinx, October 2, 2026

On Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, planned construction is taking place on the Barrie line.

There will be no GO train service on the Barrie line. GO buses will run between Allandale Waterfront and Rutherford GO, then direct to Hwy 407 Bus Terminal.  

There will be no GO Transit service at Downsview Park GO. 

If you are travelling to Downsview Park GO: 

• From Highway 407 station: Take TTC Line 1 south.
• From Union Station: Take TTC Line 1 north. 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• From Highway 407 station or Downsview Park GO: Take TTC Line 1 south. 

If you are travelling to Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to connect to northbound GO buses: 

• From Downsview Park GO or Union Station: Take TTC Line 1 north. 

Starting Monday, Oct. 5 until Tuesday, Oct. 13, train arrival and departure times will be adjusted up to three minutes earlier or later than regularly scheduled. Please check your schedules before travelling. 

Connecting to another line?  

There is planned construction and service adjustments on the Kitchener line and UP Express on the weekend of Oct. 3-4.

How to pay for your trip: 

If you are travelling with a PRESTO, credit or Interac debit card: 

To ensure you are charged the correct fare, please tap your PRESTO, credit or Interac debit card at every point of your journey: 

• Before boarding a train, tap on at the station.
• When exiting the train, tap off at your destination station, unless your card already has a default trip set for that journey.
• If you are transferring to a bus, tap on when you board and tap off when you exit.
• This helps ensure your fare is calculated accurately throughout your trip.

If you’re travelling with an e- ticket: 

• Ensure you have activated your ticket before boarding your train or bus.
• Data is required for purchasing and activating your e-ticket.
  • Please note: GO e-tickets are not eligible for Ontario’s One Fare.

If you are travelling with a paper ticket: 

• Keep your ticket available for inspection on trains and when boarding buses.
• Some local transit agencies will accept GO Transit tickets as a transfer, within a two-hour travel window. Learn more about these local transit partners and the One Fare program.

Connecting between GO and TTC?

Ontario’s One Fare applies when you pay your fare with a physical PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, or with a contactless credit or debit card. It does not apply for cash fare or ticket products. You must use the same card throughout your entire trip. 

What type of work is happening? 

During the closure, crews are conducting foundational work for a second track and corridor improvements, including work at Aurora GO, King City GO, Maple GO, the Davenport Diamond Guideway and in downtown Toronto.