GO Train service changing for Hamilton and Niagara riders

Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, plans to add more trips for all existing Niagara-bound trains on the Lakeshore West line scheduled to stop at West Harbour GO Station.

This means that starting May 17, West Harbour customers will have four more train trips to choose from on weekdays and six new trips on weekends. This means a new direct train service between Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls on weekends.

The changes come with the addition of a new connecting track that will now allow trains to travel directly through the station. The upgrade will allow for a “smoother and more efficient journey,” according to Metrolinx.

Additionally, Niagara trips that previously stopped at West Harbour will see a time savings of up to eight minutes in each direction.

The new track, originally planned to be finished this fall, was completed ahead of schedule, bringing more service to the Hamilton-Niagara Region sooner than anticipated.

It’s recommended that GO Transit customers check their schedule in advance and plan their trip ahead of time.