Ontario is taking a major step toward easing congestion and improving regional transit by signing an Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to acquire land for dedicated GO tracks along the Kitchener Line. The announcement marks a crucial milestone in the province’s plan to deliver faster, two-way, all-day GO train service between Kitchener and Toronto — while also adding new train trips as early as next month.
Starting November 23, 2025, GO Transit will roll out expanded service on the Kitchener Line, including 18 new weekend trips between Bramalea GO and Union Station, bringing service to every 30 minutes. For the first time, weekend GO trains will extend to Kitchener, with four trips expanded from Mount Pleasant GO. Additional weekday trips are also being added, improving access for commuters heading to and from Toronto.
“Today, we’re taking two pivotal steps towards delivering two-way, all-day GO train service between Kitchener and Toronto,” said Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock, keep workers on the job and support economic growth.”
The Agreement-in-Principle lays the groundwork for 40 kilometres of new two-way track as part of the Kitchener Extension Project. The plan includes track realignments, signal upgrades, bridge work and platform expansions — infrastructure upgrades aimed at creating a faster, more reliable transit corridor.
Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic called the agreement a “transformative moment” that will bring the region’s innovation corridor closer together. “The Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail, along with upcoming GO Transit service increases, marks a major leap forward in our collective efforts to connect our Innovation Corridor, from Kitchener to Toronto,” Vrbanovic said. “This will reduce commute times and unlock new opportunities for economic growth, job creation and quality of life for our residents.”
Once the project is complete, Bramalea will see two-way, all-day service seven days a week. Mount Pleasant will benefit from trains every 30 minutes, and Kitchener will receive hourly two-way service — complemented by more trains during rush hours.
The expansion is part of Ontario’s $70-billion investment in what the government calls the largest transit expansion in North America, spanning new rail, subway, and transit lines from Barrie to Niagara, Kitchener, Oshawa, and Toronto.