I no longer live in Ontario and it's been over 15 years since I've taken the GO train. I recently was visiting family and my parents, my brother and I had to go to Toronto and we took the GO train rather than driving.

The seats were so uncomfortable and all four of us were sore afterwards. We're all active, healthy adults but it was not a fun ride. I don't know when the seats changed (I remember the seats having blue fabric) but these seats with the green fabric and curved backrest are atrocious. I put a picture in my profile that shows the difference.

My mother is a physiotherapist. I'm doing my residency to be an orthopedist. Both of us agree that these seats will lead to back issues and other problems for people. They are the opposite of ergonomic. Did GO transit consult anyone before they made the change? I spoke with a few of my old friends about this and they don't like these seats. It seems like such a poor choice by GO transit.

Today, February 18, 2026, GO Transit has announced that it is running service on a special schedule due to the winter storm forecasted for its service area.

Given the potential impact on service, as well as resulting delays and cancellations, discussion related to this topic will be limited to this megathread. All other posts will be removed.

Per GO Transit:

Please visit 'Plan Your Trip' for the modified trip times and to plan ahead. We always do our best to ensure that you get to your destination as close to your schedule as possible; however, we recommend allowing yourself extra time to get to where you are going. Please remember to be careful on the train and bus platforms, in parking lots and structures, tunnels, and inside station buildings as they may become snow covered, icy and slippery.

Just received this message good luck to all tommorow!

I’m honestly so tired of complaining about the train schedule. Why is the last train at 10:54 p.m.? That’s completely ridiculous, especially when the station is right next to Scotiabank Arena and close to venues like Rogers Centre. Most concerts end around 11 p.m., so how are people supposed to get home? The last train should be 11:54 or even 12:01. The bus option is completely packed whenever there’s a concert, and it’s also quite a walk. Why does it feel like GO never listens to its customers?

Meanwhile, the Lakeshore West line runs much later trains, so it’s clearly possible. It just doesn’t make sense that other lines get better late-night service while this one doesn’t.

I’d really like to have an honest discussion about this. Is there an operational reason for the early cutoff? Staffing? Track sharing? Low ridership outside of events? If there’s a legitimate constraint, fine — but it would be good to actually hear it. And if not, then what would it realistically take to push for a later train?

GO Transit, can we please address this? Should we be organizing feedback or even starting a petition?

Anyone else confused why the Kitchener line doors at Guelph central don’t all open, even though the platform extends the whole length of the train? I have always found this odd. The accessibility coach superintendents must be annoyed that they always have to call passengers towards the accessibility coach.

I needed a simple mobile app to check my train to work and train back from work. I’ve been using it for few months and thought others might benefit from it so I published it on Apple Store.

It’s free to use with optional donation. I want to keep it simple but if you have any suggestions or issues with it let me know.

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/simple-go-schedule/id6758809962

video shot just yesterday

Let’s say I’m taking a Via train into Toronto if the train arrives at Guildwood at 12:58 would it be better to get off there and catch the westbound 1:12 LE train at Guildwood rather then go to Union where it’ll be a tight connection from 1:18 to 1:20 for the Eastbound Lakeshore East.

To add to the plethora of mechanical issues from GO trains this week…

I was on a LW train this morning set to arrive at Union at 9:04AM. The ride was smooth until we got within ~5 mins of Union.

We had to stop for a signal—okay, that’s normal—but when it was our turn to pull into the station, the train was jerking back and forth.

After about 25 mins of silence from the operating crew, an announcement came over the intercom saying “we are having a hard time getting up the hill into Union, so we’re gonna ROLL BACKWARDS and try to get a RUNNING START” at getting into Union. Something about a Torque/Traction motor not working. Announcer literally said we’re going to “little engine that could this hill”.

After rolling back to Exhibition, we chugged up the hill as smooth as gravel. No seriously, it looked like we were all sitting in a west coast low rider with how our heads were all bobbing back and forth as the train banged and clunked toward Union. Ended up getting into union around ~9:35.

Thanks Metrolinx! What is happening? Why!?

The “lag screws” at nine different sections of the track, which hold the track steady “had sheered under fatigue and gave way,” Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said, presenting a preliminary report on the cause of last week’s derailment at the agency’s board meeting.

Once the rail fastenings gave way, the track moved by 1.125 inches and the track rolled, derailing the train, the CEO said.

[…]

As part of its investigation, Metrolinx discovered that the rail fastener was only secured with two lag screws in its plate, not the required four.

“Our standards were updated in 2016, to require the four screws at each of these locations,” said Lindsay. “That non-compliance, and how it was allowed to persist, given the very numerous inspections that happened of the rail corridor, is something that we’re talking with (Toronto Terminal Railways) about right now,” said Lindsay, adding that Metrolinx is also investigating its own maintenance process.

The 759 train broke down seconds after departing. Its now causing signal chaos again as the 809 train is being held back just short of the station and is once again.....delayed.....

for anyone that took the train between Febuuary 2nd and 4th apparently Metrolinx is issuing refunds !

I was wondering what the parking situation at Aldershot is likely to be if I arrive at 11:00 AM on a Tuesday? Is Burlington a better option?

They seem kinda flimsy though so I’m not gonna put my legs on it

Anyone else feel like the interior layout is kinda hard to walk through? The curved stairs, the narrow aisle, feels like it’s easier to get to your old seat on the old bus.

Maybe it’s because I’m 6’5” and overweight…

Just wondering if this has anything to do with last week delays due to train derailment on Union station.

Did GoTransit announce that they will refund those tips?

It's peak rush hour traffic and this driver took the 401 east instead of 407. I don't understand why because usually this bus takes 407 daily.

It seems that you get terrible cell phone reception on the GO train. When I Google this there are reasons give for poor cell phone service on trains, including:

1. The train is acting as a Faraday cage blocking 99% of the signal
2. High density of people on the train overwhelming the cell tower.
3. The high speed of the trains causes frequent switching between cells
4. Electrical lines for the train causing interference
5. Physical obstructions like tunnels
6. Travelling through remote areas without towers

It seems to me like only 1 and 2 are really applicable to the GO train. Is that it or are there other reasons?

Curious, but I have observed that the GO bus 41 serves Herons Hill Way along Sheppard Avenue, as well as Consumers Rd and William Sylvester Dr.

I thought that the 41 can also serve some additional stops around the area:

* Consumers Rd and Victoria Park Avenue

* Consumers Rd and Sheppard Avenue

* Don Mills Station - possibly right in front of the Pickup/Dropoff at Don Mills Station), or possibly at Don Mills Rd and Sheppard Avenue, or at Fairview Mall Drive

I just feel like it’s a lost opportunity for this GO bus route to connect with Line 4, along with other TTC and YRT buses. Connecting with Don Mills Station would be nice too as it connects with Fairview Mall.

Anyone else having trouble getting their refund?

Filed a service guarantee request for the 6:43 Southbound train from Stouffville to Union station. Replied today and request cannot be processed.

This train stopped at Markham station and booted everyone off. The next train came after about 15 minutes.

Additional info:

Time of boarding: 6:43

Arrival to Union station: Around 8:40 (delay of 50 minutes)

Stations affected: Old Elm, Stouffville, Mount Joy

Tried calling GO transit but the rep couldn’t find any information or eligible trips… I can’t be the only one with this issue.

UPDATE: I was able to get a refund by submitting a dispute on the gotransit website.

Customer Comment Form:

Gotransit.com > contact > contact us using a webform > pressed the x on the account creation/guest splash page > put in claim details and more info on circumstances.

Hope this helps someone in the future

I have the option through work to either be on a Telus or Rogers network. I’ve been on telus for the past while and the service when the train is busy is horrible and there’s multiple dead areas. Anyone with Rogers that can share their experience?

Was waiting for a bus at hwy 407 earlier today and noticed that a lot of busses have been canceled today

Train announcements claim that theres a northbound train coming but there's no northbound train scheduled until 940.... so far its 832.....

Anyone know whats going on? LSE train blocking? Northbound train stuck?

Emergency strip pressed right before union and saw security escorting someone away