In the aftermath of a recent derailment that caused signal system and track damage, GO Transit users experienced disruptions in train service throughout the week. However, Metrolinx officials have announced that full service is expected to resume on all lines by Saturday morning.
Despite the challenges, crews have been working tirelessly to repair tracks, test signals, and restore damaged infrastructure to enable more train services. A statement issued by Metrolinx expressed gratitude to customers for their patience and understanding during this period of service restoration.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when a Kitchener-bound GO Transit train experienced a rear car derailment while moving at low speed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the train was swiftly removed from the affected area the following day.
While disruptions near Union Station affected Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines, additional equipment malfunctions caused inconvenience for riders on Wednesday evening. Metrolinx officials have not yet disclosed the exact cause of the derailment but have assured transparency in sharing investigation results when available.
Despite efforts to gather more information on service restoration, the Metrolinx CEO has not provided further updates since the incident. Meanwhile, CityNews attempts to obtain on-camera interviews with Metrolinx representatives have been unsuccessful.
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