News ReleaseMinistry of TransportationPublished: July 7, 2026

Construction starts on Grimsby GO station using a repeatable station design

Ground broke on a new GO station in Grimsby that will add commuter rail access, 220 parking spaces, a bus loop and a single platform to serve Niagara riders.

Published
July 7, 2026
Source
Ministry of Transportation
Release type
News Release
External ID
1007709

Summary

What happened

  • Groundbreaking has begun on the Grimsby GO station.

Who this affects

  • Commuters and residents in Grimsby and the Niagara Region who may use GO rail service.

Key features

  • One rail platform
  • 220 parking spaces
  • Bus loop and pick-up/drop-off zones
  • First station built using Ontario’s new standardized design for GO stations

Why it matters

  • The standardized design is intended to reduce construction costs and speed up timelines for future stations.
  • The project is presented as part of broader investments to expand GO service on the Lakeshore West line and the province’s larger transit expansion plans.

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Source: Ontario Newsroom

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