WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE – The Ontario government has completed major infrastructure upgrades to the new Old Elm GO Station, as part of its plan to provide better service and more connections to transit, jobs and housing across York Region.
“As Ontario’s population grows, our government is focused on delivering better and faster public transit to keep commuters and our economy moving,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “With the new and improved Old Elm GO Station, we’ve officially completed three major GO station improvement projects along the Stouffville Line in just the last month, proof that we’re getting it done for the people of York Region.”
📣Construction of the new and improved Old Elm GO station is now complete with:
✅ New pick-up/drop-off/waiting areas
✅ Over 670 parking spots
✅ New cycling storage
✅ Heated sheltersWe’re getting it done for the people of @YorkRegion, with three major GO station improvement… pic.twitter.com/lDOPGRNtbS
— Prabmeet Sarkaria (@PrabSarkaria) October 27, 2023
The new Old Elm GO Station includes a new passenger pick-up and drop-off area, a designated waiting area, more than 670 vehicle parking spaces and enhanced cycling amenities. Customers can also access new heated shelters, a new platform with an advanced snow-melting system and a bus loop to better connect GO Transit customers with more transit options.
“These upgrades to the Old Elm GO station demonstrate our government’s commitment to getting Ontarians where they need to be, reliably and effectively,” said Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham—Stouffville. “Improvements to our transit network like this one will prepare our community as our province grows at an unprecedented speed.”
Starting in November, customers will also benefit from two additional GO train trips between Old Elm and Union Stations, serving nearby communities including Unionville, Markham, Stouffville and Lincolnville.
Quick Facts
- In 2021, Lincolnville GO Station was officially renamed Old Elm GO Station to acknowledge the historic 200-year-old elm tree on the site of the relocated GO station.
- Upon completion of the GO Expansion work along the Stouffville Line, future travel times between Old Elm and Union Station is expected to be reduced by over 30 minutes.
- GO rail will become one of the busiest railways in North America with more than 200 million annual riders expected by 2055.
Quotes
“As one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario, York Region’s more than 1.2 million residents rely on safe and efficient transportation options to access work, home, school and other destinations. The timely completion of the Old Elm GO Station in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville unlocks additional travel options for our growing population.”
– Wayne Emmerson
Chairman and CEO, Region of York
“The unveiling of the brand new station at Old Elm GO is exciting news for the residents of Stouffville. The station will significantly contribute to the town’s growth for generations to come.”
– Iain Lovatt
Mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville
“This project is part of the larger GO Expansion Program, and one of a series of recent investments along the Stouffville Line to enable future service increases. The new, re-located Old Elm GO Station provides our customers with enhanced accessibility features and better amenities, including heated shelters, bike racks, passenger pick-up and drop-off, designated waiting area, signalized entry into and out of the station, and even a shorter train trip.”
– Phil Verster
President and CEO of Metrolinx
SOURCE Province of Ontario
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