From the Niagara Falls Review: Metrolinx is on track to hit around 25,000 passenger trips on this year’s seasonal GO train service between Niagara Falls and Toronto. Spokesman Scott Money said due to a six-to-eight week delay in ridership reporting, Metrolinx is unable to provide 2017 numbers. However, he said it’s expected the service will…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Region Chairman Alan Caslin is continuing to push for regular Toronto to Niagara Falls GO train service to be up and running in time for the 2021 Canada Summer Games. However, Metrolinx — the arm’s-length provincial agency that operates GO Transit — isn’t committing to any changes to its…
I was watching some of the WIRED’s Autocomplete Interviews and I thought it would be fun to see what some of the common searches are for Niagara Falls: Decent questions. I’m sure that all sorts of different attractions would love to have their names show up automatically! I would think that Niagara Falls is considered…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Metrolinx and Niagara Parks are teaming up to make it easier for people to experience one of the country’s top tourism destinations. The provincial transit agency’s seasonal Go Train service from downtown Toronto to Niagara resumes June 23 and, with the new partnership with Niagara Parks, visitors will be able…
From the Niagara Falls Review: In addition to the economic, real-estate and quality-of-life benefits year-round GO train service is expected to bring to Niagara Falls when it arrives in 2023, it also provides an opportunity to redevelop the area surrounding the downtown station. Denise Landry, a planner with Niagara Region, presented council with an update…
From Niagara This Week: Wayne Gates is calling on the province to commit to a timeline to extend GO Train service to Niagara. “The inclusion of GO to Niagara in the 2016 Budget was a positive step forward and highlights the hard work done by local mayors, councillors, and our Regional Chair,” the Niagara Falls…
From the Niagara Falls Review: GO Transit expansion to Niagara had a notable mention in Thursday’s provincial budget. It cited an extension of GO rail service to Niagara and Bowmanville as the “next generation of infrastructure investments” for the province as it works with stakeholders. It would also be subject to agreements with freight rail…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Those who use the GO train summer service in Niagara Falls are sold on it. Some wish it was every day, but for the time being, they appear to be content with both the service and the cost. “It’s so nice not having to drive and just be able to…
From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Canada Finance: GO Transit will operate a special event train for passengers to experience a unique tight-rope walk across Niagara Falls. Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross the natural wonder on an 1,800-foot wire on the evening of Friday, June 15. GO will run a train…
From the Niagara Falls Review: With new tourism-related services, and the potential for more in the coming years, officials see a bright future for the No. 1 industry in Niagara Falls. As the traditional tourism season gets underway in the city, many of those involved in the sector are looking forward to seeing if, or…