Ontario Delivering More Frequent GO Train Service Between Kitchener and Toronto
October 16, 2025
Province reducing gridlock and connecting more people to jobs and housing
KITCHENER — 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.
Quick Facts
- Ontario has invested over $13.9 billion to deliver two-way, all-day service on GO Transit’s busiest rail routes. Improvements on the Kitchener Line include 5.5 km of new track and infrastructure upgrades to the Bloor, Weston, Malton, Bramalea and Guelph stations.
- The Ontario government has reached an Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to purchase 20.9 km of land within the Halton subdivision, and to build critical infrastructure between Bramalea and Kitchener, which will enable enhanced service between Kitchener and Union Station.
- Track work in the Kitchener and Guelph areas has reduced travel times from Kitchener GO to Union Station by an average of 15 minutes.
Quotes
“Today’s announcement is a major milestone in delivering two-way, all-day GO train service for people in Waterloo Region. By expanding service, we are offering more choice for commuters and families, including first-ever weekend trips from Kitchener GO. The Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to construct dedicated GO rail tracks on the Kitchener Line is another step in our government’s plan to deliver 60-minute two-way, all-day service, seven days per week.”
– Mike Harris
MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga
“This is an important step forward in unlocking the full potential of the Kitchener GO line. Purchasing land to construct dedicated GO tracks means better service, more control over infrastructure, and faster progress toward two-way, all-day service. Connecting more people to opportunity, reducing gridlock and laying the foundation for long-term economic growth is great news for Cambridge and all of Waterloo Region.”
– Brian Riddell
MPP for Cambridge
“Expanded GO service is a critical step forward for a growing, thriving Waterloo Region. By improving transit access across Waterloo Region, two-way all-day GO Train service will help residents access employment and education opportunities, support small businesses, and ensure further economic prosperity as we all work to becoming one-million ready. Today’s announcement is the result of all partners working together to serve a connected Waterloo Region, and the benefits are endless.”
– Karen Redman
Chair, The Region of Waterloo
“This agreement-in-principle is a very positive next step. Two-way, all-day GO train service between Waterloo Region and Toronto has been a top priority for Waterloo, Waterloo Region and me personally for years. One hour, two-way, all-day, seven days a week, fast and reliable service will be a game-changer for residents, businesses and the ongoing vibrancy of our region. I appreciate the provincial government’s ongoing focus on this critical public infrastructure.”
– Dorothy McCabe
Mayor of Waterloo
“A critical part of expanding GO service in this Region is working collaboratively with freight partners like CN to separate freight and passenger traffic. This Agreement-in-Principle allows us to continue to do precisely that, bringing more infrastructure and ultimately more service to the Kitchener corridor. In the past five years, weekly trips on the Kitchener corridor have more than doubled, from 215 trips in 2019 to 444 weekly trips today.”
– Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx
“CN is pleased to reach this Agreement-in-Principle with the Ontario government for the sale of a portion of our Halton corridor subdivision. By enabling the province to move forward with the Kitchener Extension Project, this transaction supports fast and reliable transit across the entire Kitchener corridor. CN remains committed to working closely with the province to ensure a smooth transfer of the line and commends Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria for their leadership in making this agreement possible. This project reflects CN’s belief that the best path to growing passenger rail, commuter services in this instance, is through separate and dedicated infrastructure.”
– Mark Grubbs
Vice President, Safety & Environment CN Rail
“The additional service being announced today marks significant progress for transit within the Toronto-Waterloo corridor. Our coalition of business, local governments, post-secondary institutions, and organizations has been working hard to bring two-way all-day service to our community. This has been a top priority for residents and businesses throughout Ontario. We appreciate the leadership of the Ford Government, with the support of our local MPPs, and we applaud this progress.”
– Ian McLean
Chair of the Connect the Corridor Coalition and President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
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