Ontario Completes Major Upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station

Stephen Lecce, MPP
16 hours ago
3 min read

TORONTO — The Ontario government has completed major upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to provide fast, reliable and affordable public transit across the Greater Toronto Area. New GO rail track was installed to support future increased capacity on the Kitchener Line. Additional upgrades include a new pedestrian tunnel and covered pedestrian pavilion connecting the station to Randolph Avenue, which open on July 31, 2026.

“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock and connect more people to housing and jobs,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The improvements at Bloor GO/UP Station will support increased service on the Kitchener Line, getting people where they’re going faster.”

The upgrades include 2.5 kilometres of new GO rail track, bringing the corridor to four tracks between Dupont Street and Lansdowne Avenue, and a new park on Ernest Avenue, which will provide the community with year-round access to a revitalized public space. A noise barrier, retaining wall and a taller fence have also been installed to the west side of the Bloor Street West pedestrian bridge to enhance safety.

“Bloor Station is one of Toronto’s most connected transit hubs, bringing together access to GO Transit, UP Express, and the TTC – all in one facility,” said the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “These upgrades will make it easier for people across the region to get to work, school, and home, strengthening the links that keep our city moving.”

Ontario is investing $70 billion in the largest transit expansion in North America, including more than $15 billion to deliver faster, more frequent service across the GO Transit network.

Quick Facts

On July 6, Ontario extended GO train service on the Kitchener Line to Stratford.
Last year, the province reached an agreement-in-principle with CN Rail to acquire more than 20 kilometres of land in the Halton subdivision, and led to the introduction of the first-ever weekend service between Kitchener and Toronto.
Multiple projects along the Kitchener Line, including installing an additional fourth track and modifying bridges and station platforms, are underway to support future two-way, all-day GO service.
Once construction is complete, the travel time between Kitchener and Union Station will be reduced from 111 minutes to 98 minutes.
The Government of Canada has invested $1.9 billion in the GO Expansion program.

Quotes

"I applaud the Ontario government on the completion of these important upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station. As Toronto continues to grow, investments that improve transit connections and increase service will help residents move around the city more easily and support our shared goal of building a more connected city."

- Olivia Chow

Mayor of Toronto

"The upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station will make a real difference for the community — creating a safer, more direct connection between the neighbourhood and the station. These improvements will make transit more accessible and easier to use for the people who rely on it every day. It’s another step forward as we continue building a better, more connected network for this growing community."

- Michael Lindsay

President and CEO of Metrolinx

"TRACCS Transit and Rail is affirming the Government of Ontario's ongoing investment in critical infrastructure like the Bloor GO/UP Station upgrades that directly strengthens Ontario's transportation network, driving long-term economic growth and regional connectivity. By expanding transit capacity, Ontario is opening up faster, more seamless journeys for thousands of daily commuters and better serving communities across the province."

- Mark Salsberg

Chairperson, Transit Rail Association for Canadian Contractors, Maintainers, Operators and Standards (TRACCS)

"CUTA congratulates the Government of Ontario on completing these important upgrades to Bloor GO/UP Station. Investments like this expand capacity on one of the country's busiest rail corridors and strengthen the connections people rely on to reach jobs, education, and opportunities across the GTHA."

- Marco D’Angelo

President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)

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