Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, yesterday announced that its GO trains will be running at lower speeds while the heat warning is in effect.
“During prolonged periods of high heat, rail tracks have the potential to soften and expand that require us to run trains at slower speeds. To ensure the safety of our customers and crew, slow orders are issued along the network which also reduce the risk of track damage,” said a Metrolinx advisory.
It said as a result of ongoing heat patrols and slow orders, Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, and the Stouffville and Kitchener Lines, have been impacted.
Lakeshore East
- Union Station 15:20 – Durham College Oshawa GO 16:22 trip has been cancelled. Please consider taking the 14:50 or the 15:50 train departing at Union Station.
- Durham College Oshawa GO 16:40 – Union Station 17:42 trip has been cancelled. Please consider taking the 16:10 or the 17:10 train departing at Durham College Oshawa GO.
“We know that heat-related delays can be frustrating for customers, however we must take proactive measures to ensure the GO Transit network operates safely in all kinds of weather conditions,” Metrolinx added.
Customers can also check https://www.gotransit.com/en/service-updates/service-updates.
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