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Derailed GO train prompts Tuesday schedule changes in Toronto area
Summary
A Kitchener-line train derailed at Union Station on Monday, causing widespread delays and cancellations across the GO and UP Express network; Metrolinx said crews worked overnight and expects service on all lines Tuesday morning with reduced schedules.
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A Kitchener-line GO train derailed while departing Union Station early Monday, disrupting service across the GO and UP Express network. Crews worked into the night to clear and recover the disabled train, and limited track availability and signal issues continued to affect movements through the station. Metrolinx said there were no injuries and provided revised service plans for Tuesday morning.
Key facts:
- Metrolinx said the train left the track after departing Union Station at about 8:16 a.m. and made contact with a track switch.
- There were no injuries reported in the incident.
- Service across GO and UP Express was significantly impacted through Monday evening, with delays, cancellations and restricted train movements at Union Station.
- Metrolinx reported crews were working overnight and announced reduced-frequency schedules for Tuesday morning, with some lines operating at 30- to 60-minute intervals.
Summary:
The derailment disrupted many commuters and left a disabled train on the track as recovery work continued into the night. Officials reported no injuries and said teams were proceeding deliberately with recovery and resumption of service. Metrolinx announced reduced schedules for Tuesday morning and said it expected trains to be running on all lines then.
