Aurora GO station upgrades delayed to 2027 in Go Train Delays
Aurora GO station upgrades have been pushed back to December 2027, adding about a year to the schedule and extending go train delays tied to the project. Metrolinx says the work is still aimed at supporting more frequent Barrie line service.
The revised timeline changes when riders can expect a second track, a new west platform and other station changes to be in place. The project was originally expected to be completed in 2026.
Aurora GO station plan
Metrolinx now says the project is scheduled for substantial completion by December 2027. The plan includes a second track, enhancements to the existing east platform, upgraded rail signals, a new passenger pick-up and drop-off area, a new Berczy Street exit and a new pedestrian tunnel with elevators connecting both platforms.
The agency also said GO Transit expects to operate one-way rush-hour service every 15 minutes toward and away from Toronto once construction is complete, along with two-way off-peak trains every 30 minutes. Previous long-term plans had called for full two-way, all-day service.
Yonge Street railway trestle
Metrolinx originally proposed widening the Yonge Street railway trestle at the south end of Aurora to accommodate two tracks, but that plan has been shelved. Committee meeting notes released May 14 showed the revised approach.
The two-track expansion will end just north of the Wellington Street and Centre Street crossings, while Metrolinx said double-tracking remains part of broader future plans for the Barrie corridor.
Closures and traffic study
A 380-space parking lot is planned off Industrial Parkway North near Scanlon Court, and Metrolinx said a traffic study is underway. The results are expected to be shared with the Town of Aurora’s traffic department.
Overnight rail maintenance and weekend major track closures will continue through the summer, including planned closures from May 29 to June 1 and July 24 to 27. Crews will use specialized equipment to reshape and smooth rail surfaces during those closures, and residents near the corridor may experience overnight noise and vibration related to construction and rail maintenance activity.
Questions were also raised about the heritage property near the northeast corner of the Wellington Street East rail crossing, and Metrolinx was asked to review the site through its heritage department.
