TORONTO — Work is officially underway on the Caledonia GO Station, a new midtown connection that will link GO Transit’s Barrie Line with TTC bus routes and the soon-to-open Eglinton Crosstown Line 5.
The Ontario government announced that construction has begun, marking another milestone in the province’s $70-billion transit expansion plan—the largest in Canadian history.
“Our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and connect more people to housing and jobs,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Caledonia GO Station will connect thousands of riders to fast, reliable transit, getting them where they need to go quickly and safely, while fuelling our economy for years to come.”
🚆 Construction has started on the Caledonia GO Station, which will connect the Barrie Line to the future Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) and TTC buses.
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— Prabmeet Sarkaria (@PrabSarkaria) October 10, 2025
A New Connection in the Heart of Midtown
Located on Eglinton Avenue West just west of Caledonia Road, the future station will include heated platform shelters, bicycle racks, and a pedestrian tunnel linking the north platform to Bowie Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
Once complete, it will serve as a major transfer point between regional and local transit systems, giving riders more ways to travel downtown, across town, or north to Barrie.
“Building more public transit infrastructure that is convenient, affordable and safe builds up our local economy,” said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “Together, the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario are making it easier to choose transit.”
Part of the GO Expansion Vision
Caledonia GO Station forms a key link in the broader GO Expansion program, which is delivering two-way, all-day service on the network’s busiest rail lines. Ontario has invested more than $13 billion in new tracks, stations, and signal upgrades—generating roughly 8,300 jobs annually.
“Caledonia GO Station is a strong example of how Metrolinx, in partnership with the province, is expanding the GO network to meet the needs of a growing region,” said Michael Lindsay, President and CEO of Metrolinx.
Industry groups welcomed the start of construction, calling it an investment that will reduce congestion and boost economic activity across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Building Ontario’s Transit Future
The new station will be delivered by Grascan Construction Ltd., one of several major contracts underway to support GO Expansion. When completed, Caledonia GO will provide direct transfers between GO Transit, TTC buses, and Line 5 Eglinton—creating an essential node in Toronto’s growing midtown transit network.
Acting Minister of Infrastructure Todd McCarthy said the project reflects Ontario’s long-term approach:
“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering on our capital plan of more than $200 billion to build the infrastructure our province needs to create jobs, keep our economy growing and protect Ontario.”
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