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GO Transit operates in the Greater Toronto Area and operates a fleet of highway coaches, rail passenger coaches and locomotives | GO Transit operates in the Greater Toronto Area and operates a fleet of highway coaches, rail passenger coaches and locomotives | ||
=History= | |||
GO Transit started operation on May 23<sup>rd</sup>, 1967 as a pilot commuter rail project along CN rail tracks between Oakville and Dunbarton and bus service started in the 1970's providing service to areas not yet served by a commuter rail. | GO Transit started operation on May 23<sup>rd</sup>, 1967 as a pilot commuter rail project along CN rail tracks between Oakville and Dunbarton and bus service started in the 1970's providing service to areas not yet served by a commuter rail. | ||
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*1990: Train service is extended from Bradford to Barrie. | *1990: Train service is extended from Bradford to Barrie. | ||
*2000: Bus service along Highway 407 begins. | *2000: Bus service along Highway 407 begins. | ||
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=Current Fleet= | =Current Fleet= |
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Locale | Golden Horseshoe |
Transit type | Bus, Rail |
Number of lines | 29 bus, 7 rail |
Daily ridership | 217,000 (avg. weekdays) |
Operation | |
Began operation | 1967 |
Operator(s) | Metrolinx |
GO Transit operates in the Greater Toronto Area and operates a fleet of highway coaches, rail passenger coaches and locomotives
History
GO Transit started operation on May 23rd, 1967 as a pilot commuter rail project along CN rail tracks between Oakville and Dunbarton and bus service started in the 1970's providing service to areas not yet served by a commuter rail.
- 1978: Train service to Richmond Hill begins.
- 1981: Train service to Milton begins.
- 1990: Train service is extended from Bradford to Barrie.
- 2000: Bus service along Highway 407 begins.
Current Routes
Bus Routes
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