Construction starts on Woodbine GO Station to expand Kitchener Line service

What’s happening

• Major construction is underway on Woodbine GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack (Highway 27), between Etobicoke North and Malton GO Stations.
• Crews are building station platforms after site clearing, temporary track separation and two access bridges were completed.

Key features

• Island platforms for GO Transit and UP Express trains
• Bus loop for TTC, MiWay, York Region Transit and Brampton Transit connections
• Dedicated GO parking, pedestrian bridges and fully accessible, barrier-free facilities
• Links to Pearson International Airport and local destinations like Woodbine Mall and Etobicoke General Hospital

By the numbers and context

• The project will create over 300 good-paying jobs, per the release.
• It is presented as part of Ontario’s near $70 billion transit expansion; the province says it has invested over $15 billion to date in GO Expansion projects.
• The station is expected to support a major adjacent urban redevelopment and help unlock delivery of more than 20,000 new homes.

Why it matters

• Woodbine GO will replace Etobicoke North, which the release says cannot meet future capacity needs, and aims to improve two-way, all-day service on the Kitchener Line.
• The station is intended to improve access to jobs, education (noting Humber Polytechnic North Campus), entertainment and airport connections, and to reduce road congestion.