Gotransit running again after police investigation west of Union Station
gotransit service is running again on all lines after a police investigation west of Union Station interrupted service, GO Transit said. Officers were called to Union Station around 3: 00 p. m. ET for a medical call and a deceased person was found at the scene. GO Transit had warned commuters to expect delays and possible schedule changes while crews and police worked at the location.
Gotransit: expanding details of the disruption
Delays were reported across almost all GO Transit lines while police responded west of Union Station. GO Transit said it expected delays ranging from 15 minutes to up to two hours and warned of possible modifications and cancellations to scheduled trains and connections. The incident forced operational changes during a busy travel window and prompted on-site coordination between transit staff and emergency responders.
Immediate reactions from agencies on scene
GO Transit issued operational notices to riders describing the scope of the disruption and the potential for extended delays or altered service patterns. Toronto Emergency Medical Services confirmed it was called to the area of Bathurst and Front streets in connection with the incident. Police presence remained at the west side of Union Station while investigators and transit staff worked to clear the scene and restore normal operations.
What happened and what riders should know next
Officers were initially called to Union Station around 3: 00 p. m. ET for a medical call; a deceased person was located at the scene. As the investigation proceeded, GO Transit signalled that service impacts would be significant for some commuters, estimating delays from 15 minutes up to two hours with the possibility of cancellations. Service is now reported running on time again across all lines, but the prior disruption created ripple effects for connections and downstream schedules.
Riders should expect transit operators to continue assessing schedules and running recovery services into the evening. GO Transit advised customers to monitor official service updates as crews complete post-incident checks and return service to full normalcy. The situation remains under the control of responding authorities, and investigators are completing their work at the location.
For commuters affected by the interruption, expect continued service adjustments while operators restore regular timing and connections; gotransit will issue further notices if additional changes are required.
