MPP Stephen Lecce Announces Completed Upgrades at Maple GO Station
- Stephen Lecce, MPP
- Apr 10
- 3 min read
Upgraded station has a new west platform, new pedestrian bridge, an upgraded bus loop, and renovated comfort feel for commuters
VAUGHAN — Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced completed upgrades as part of the Maple GO renovation project, re-opening the full length of the renovated east platform, and bringing the Barrie Line one step closer to two-way, all-day service with trains arriving every 15 minutes.
“We’re helping you get moving, faster and easier than ever,” said Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan. “With these upgrades at Maple GO station, we’re on track to soon have trains arriving every 15 minutes — delivering two-way, all-day service on the Barrie Line. We are undertaking North America’s largest and most ambitious transit expansion plan. From the Ontario Line in the downtown core, to the Yonge-North Subway Extension connecting East Vaughan to the subway, and a future GO line coming to Woodbridge and Kleinburg, we are building the transit infrastructure to get us where we need to go, faster.”’
Completed renovation of the east platform means that all coaches now open when trains arrive, improving access to GO Transit’s Barrie rail services. Passengers arriving and departing from Maple GO now enjoy improved access to the platform thanks to the re-opened walkway on McNaughton Road. In the North parking lot, 25 parking spaces have re-opened, 16 of which are accessible spaces, and the upgraded Passenger Pick-up, Drop-off Zone is also open. The west platform and the tunnels connecting the two platforms are expected to fully open once a second track is finished across the corridor.
Maple GO Station Upgrades include:
A renovated east platform.
A new west side platform.
A north and south tunnel (including elevators) to connect to the west platform.
Expanded bus loop on Eagle Rock Way and a north tunnel connection to the bus loop.
Upgraded Passenger Pick-Up, Drop-Off zone.
Noise wall along west side of corridor from Rutherford Road to McNaughton Side Road.
New retaining walls, pathways, and landscaping around the bridge.
“Our government is investing in the largest transit expansion in North America to help families and workers get where they need to go, when they need to get there,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The completed upgrades at Maple GO Station are another important step toward future two-way, all-day service on the Barrie Line, making transit faster and easier, driving economic growth and protecting Ontario.”
The upgrades at Maple GO Station are part of the GO Expansion program to deliver two-way, all-day service on GO Transit’s busiest rail routes. The tunnels connecting the East and West platforms will enable customers access to both platforms, to access future two-way, all-day service as frequently as every 15 minutes. Ontario has invested more than $14.8 billion to build and upgrade GO Transit stations and add more track, generating the equivalent of 8,300 jobs annually.
“The completed upgrades of Maple GO Station mark an important milestone, bringing us closer to faster, more frequent and more reliable transit service. It means more residents and visitors can choose GO Transit, helping to ease traffic gridlock on our roads.” Said Mayor Steven Del Duca, City of Vaughan. “I extend my sincere thanks to the provincial government, the Hon. Stephen Lecce, MPP for King-Vaughan and everyone involved in delivering this project. I look forward to the lasting benefits this enhanced station will provide to riders for years to come.”
This significant milestone joins a vast list of results delivered by MPP Lecce for King—Vaughan. Just last month, MPP Lecce announced the transfer of Ministry of Transportation (MTO) land to the City of Vaughan to build the future Kleinburg-Nashville Community Centre. Vaughan will also soon be home to Canada’s first medical school dedicated to training family physicians, the York University School of Medicine, and a new long-term care home beside the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, with shovels in the ground expected later this year.
Expanding service along the Barrie 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
· In 2024, the Barrie Line had 4.3 million riders on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Ridership is projected to grow to 10-14 million by 2041.
· The province recently expanded service on the Kitchener Line, opened Confederation GO Station on the Lakeshore West Line and broke ground at the future site of the Caledonia GO Station on the Barrie Line.
· The province has invested over $14.8 billion to date in GO Expansion projects.
· Ontario is investing $70 billion in the largest transit expansion in North America, including delivering two-way, all-day service on GO Transit’s busiest rail routes.
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