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rapid transit. Achieved through an estimated 1,200 accessible washroom facilities. New connections for
kilometres of rapid transportation across the region, pedestrians and cyclists, improved train platforms,

the GO Expansion project will transport over 28 modern customer amenities, and more parking

million people a year by 2031. spaces are also complete.

Nitish Bissonauth, Spokesperson for Metrolinx, “This work at Rutherford GO station will help to
tells Business Elite Canada, “We’ve transformed provide increased capacity on the Barrie GO line,”

Rutherford GO to expand on more train service in says Bissonauth. “This expansion will also provide

the future. The upgrades to Rutherford GO are part new travel opportunities and enhanced connectivity
of the GO Expansion program, which will transform to the regional rapid transit network, including to the

GO rail from a rush-hour service to a more frequent, future Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit route via

two-way, all-day rapid transit experience on the Caledonia GO Station, and TTC’s Line 2 via a future
Barrie GO Line.” new SmartTrack GO Station at Bloor-Lansdowne,

both new station projects currently in development.”

The entirely new and improved Rutherford GO
station building is about 7,000 square feet with For more information about these upgrades, see

updated amenities including customer washrooms, here: Major construction is complete at Rutherford
digital displays, and spacious waiting areas, GO - Metrolinx News.

and is fully accessible with ramps, railings, and

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