GO Train Delays: Signal Issues, Bus Alternatives for Barrie Line
Delays on the Barrie Line GO Train service are expected today, February 1, 2026, due to a signal issue. Metrolinx reported that the delays could last up to 30 minutes, affecting travel through Newmarket and Aurora.
Current Situation: Signal Issues Impacting Barrie Line
The signal issue is located north of the King City GO Station. Repair crews are actively addressing the problem. Passengers are advised to anticipate delays of approximately half an hour until the situation is resolved.
Bus Alternatives for Affected Passengers
To accommodate affected travelers, bus replacements are being implemented along parts of the route. Here are the details:
- Trains will stop at Aurora GO Station before resuming service northbound.
- Passengers heading north must transfer to replacement buses located at the east-side bus loop in the main parking lot.
- At Newmarket GO Station, riders should board buses from the stop on Davis Drive, adjacent to the railway crossing.
Service Patterns for Replacement Buses
Replacement bus routes are as follows:
- Northbound: A bus will make stops at all stations until it reaches Allandale Waterfront GO Station.
- Southbound: A shuttle will stop at all stations until reaching Aurora GO before continuing to the Jane and Highway 407 terminal for Toronto Transit Commission connections.
For the latest updates, passengers are encouraged to check GO Transit service updates frequently. Filmogaz.com will continue to provide information on this service disruption as it develops.
