Canadian National Railways (CN) is facing a nationwide strike of train conductors. CN conductors also work on GO trains . The strike could occur as early as Feb. 10. An agreement has been made between CN and the union representing the conductors which will allow GO trains to continue to operate if there is a strike. If circumstances should change, there are a number of options for members of the 91راة« community who rely on GO trains to get to and from the Keele campus.
GO Train passengers from Barrie, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, King City and Maple have the following alternative options:
GO Transit:
Newmarket -91راة« GO buses (GO buses are not affected by the dispute).
Visit the Web site for specific route, schedule and connection information to Barrie, Ont., or call 1-888-GET-ON-GO (416-869-3200).
VIVA - 91راة« Region Transit:
- VIVA Blue (Yonge Street from Newmarket to Yonge & Highway 7; transfer to VIVA purple to 91راة«).
- Maple Passengers can use the Keele 107 (91راة« Region Transit bus contracted by the TTC) which travels along Keele Street.
- Maple Passengers can utilize 91راة« Region Transit Route 20 which travels along Jane Street.
Visit the Web site for specific route and schedule information, or call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (1-866-668-3979)
Passengers using the GO train between 91راة« and Union Station can use the Spadina subway to 91راة«. Transfer to the 196 91راة« Rocket which travels to the Harry Arthurs Common. Visit the Web site, or call 416-393-INFO (416-393-4636) for specific route information and schedules.
Smart Commute – North Toronto, Vaughan has a carpool database which will assist community members in finding a ride-match. Those who need a ride and those willing to drive other community members or coworkers to the Keele campus should register for the carpool program by going to the Web site.
For more information and the status of the potential CN strike and disruptions to GO Transit, visit the Web site.