GO Train Delays Due to Signal Issues: Barrie Line Offers Bus Alternatives
Delays are affecting the Barrie Line GO Train service today, February 1, 2026, due to ongoing signal problems. Metrolinx has indicated that these delays may last for up to 30 minutes, particularly impacting travelers in Newmarket and Aurora.
Current Situation: Signal Issues Impacting Barrie Line
The signal issue originates north of the King City GO Station. Repair crews are on-site actively working to resolve the situation. Passengers should prepare for delays of approximately half an hour until the track conditions are restored.
Bus Alternatives for Affected Passengers
To support those impacted by the train delays, Metrolinx has arranged for replacement buses along specific parts of the route:
- Trains will temporarily terminate at Aurora GO Station before continuing northbound.
- Travelers heading further north will need to transfer to replacement buses at the east-side bus loop in the Aurora GO main parking lot.
- At Newmarket GO Station, passengers are directed to board buses at the stop located on Davis Drive, next to the railway crossing.
Service Patterns for Replacement Buses
Here are the details of replacement bus routes:
| Direction | Details |
|---|---|
| Northbound | Buses will stop at all stations until reaching Allandale Waterfront GO Station. |
| Southbound | Shuttles will stop at all stations, continuing to Aurora GO before heading to the Jane and Highway 407 terminal for Toronto Transit Commission connections. |
For the latest updates regarding the GO Train delays and bus replacements, passengers are encouraged to check the GO Transit service updates regularly. Filmogaz.com will provide ongoing information as the situation evolves.
