Fare hike for GO Transit and Union Pearson Express

Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): A report submitted to the transit agency’s board on Wednesday said Metrolinx planned to raise GO Transit fares by about 3 percent -- after freezing prices at the start of the year -- for trips costing more than $5.65 but there will not be any change for rides costing $5.65 or cheaper, media reports said.

Metrolinx enters into contract with Alstom as backup plan for Eglinton Crosstown

Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created by Government of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area -- has entered into an agreement with Alstom, one of Bombardier's competitors, as an alternative supplier of light rail vehicles, media reports said.

Three youth charged for illegal graffiti in Toronto Go Train

Oshawa, Nov 12(IBNS): Two Oshawa based man aged 21 and 28 along with a 21-year-old woman were allegedly charged for spraying the interiors and exteriors of several GO Trains with graffiti, pressuring police to go undercover to watch, catch and arrest them.

Canada: Pedestrian fatally struck by VIA train

Oshawa, Nov 3 (IBNS): GO train service was temporarily suspended on a portion of the Lakeshore East line after a male pedestrian was fatally struck by a VIA train in Canada's Oshawa city on Wednesday night, media reports said.