Our latest YouTube video takes you to the Netherlands, on board the Nederlandsse Spoorwegen ICM, the workhorse of the Netherlands’ intercity services. Thanks to our international correspondent Richard YS for catching this classic train in its final years. Check it out at the link here.

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Shuttle buses partially replace subway service, while this part of Line 2 is closed. (Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Warden Station is closed. All other stations on the closed section of the subway remain open, so you can load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC buses and streetcars or GO Transit trains.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, the TTC is also assigning Wheel-Trans vehicles to operate between Kennedy and Woodbine stations. Ask any TTC customer-service employee for directions to Wheel-Trans stop locations.

While the subway is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 2 once more during May:

• Monday, May 25 until Friday, May 29 — Kennedy to Woodbine — close early — track work.

Metrolinx continues construction to improve service along the 01 Lakeshore West line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

This Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, GO Transit buses replace trains along the 01 Lakeshore West line to accommodate the Metrolinx construction. GO buses operate between West Harbour and Bramalea GO stations, stopping only at Aldershot, Burlington, Oakville and Clarkson GO stations.

Trains operate all day Saturday and Sunday between Niagara Falls and Aldershot GO stations. However, trains that regularly begin or end at Confederation and West Harbour GO stations will not operate.

No GO train-service is available at Appleby, Bronte, Port Credit, Long Branch, Mimico or Exhibition GO stations this weekend.

GO is also adjusting late-night service Friday, May 22. It’s cancelling:

• the eastbound train that usually leaves West Harbour at 11:24 p.m. for Union Station.
• the westbound trains that usually leave Union for West Harbour at 11:47 p.m. and 12:47 a.m.
• the westbound train that usually leaves Union for Aldershot at 12:17 a.m.

To accommodate more passengers than usually at Bramalea during this major track closure, GO’s adding extra trains along the 31 Kitchener line:

• extra eastbound trains start in Bramalea at 10:28 and 11:28 a.m. and 12:28 and 1:28 p.m. for Union Station.
• extra westbound trains start in Union at 11:18 a.m. and 12:18, 1:18 and 2:18 p.m. for Bramalea.

Lakeshore West line train service resumes Monday, May 25, but, from May 25 until Friday, May 29, GO is adjusting the schedules for some trains along the line due to residual effects of this weekend’s construction.

If you’re travelling to and from Rogers Stadium this weekend, at Bramalea, board buses along the 30 Waterloo / Kitchener / Brampton express or 47 Hamilton / Vaughan routes to travel to and from Highway 407 Bus Terminal. Then connect with TTC trains along Line 1 Yonge - University to travel between Highway 407 and Downsview Park stations.

Construction on the Lakeshore West line as part of the GO Expansion program continues to support faster, more frequent service includes:

• upgrading Long Branch GO Station;
• building an underpass at Burloak Drive.

Crews are also doing necessary state-of-good repair work to keep infrastructure that supports safe and reliable service.

• At Long Branch, construction blocks pedestrian station access and the parking lot. Use, instead, Port Credit or Mimico GO stations.
• At Exhibition GO station, access to the north and south platforms is closed this weekend. Access to the station tunnel and pedestrian bridge is available to pedestrians to move between Liberty Village and Exhibition Place. Also, the elevators at Atlantic Avenue and Manitoba Drive are in service.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Lakeshore West line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

Metrolinx and its contractors continue upgrading GO Transit’s Barrie line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Due to the GO Expansion construction this weekend, GO is cancelling train service along the 65 Barrie line Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. GO buses replace the trains.

• All replacement GO buses start and end their trips in Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
• GO buses along route 65G serve Aurora, King City, Maple, Rutherford and Highway 407 terminal.
• GO buses along route 65H operate express between Aurora and Highway 407 terminal.
• GO buses along route 65J serve passengers at all stops, including East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, King City, Maple, Rutherford and Highway 407 terminal.
• GO buses along route 68F drop off or pick up passengers at Barrie Bus Terminal, Allandale Waterfront GO Station, Barrie South GO Station and then operate express — without stopping — to Highway 407 terminal.

• GO buses along route 68G serve passengers at all stops, including Barrie Bus Terminal, Allandale Waterfront, Barrie South, Bradford GO Station, East Gwillimbury GO Station, Newmarket GO Station, Aurora GO Station, King City GO Station, Maple GO Station, Rutherford GO Station and Highway 407 terminal.

• GO buses along route 68H operate northbound only and serve Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury and Bradford.

Note that GO bus schedules differ from regular train schedules due to longer travel times.

Southbound passengers aboard regular buses along the 68 Barrie / Newmarket / Aurora route wishing to connect with buses along routes 65H and 65G have to wait 12 to 18 minutes in Aurora.

Northbound passengers aboard regular buses along the 65 East Gwillimbury / Newmarket / Toronto route wishing to connect with buses along route 68 have to wait seven to 16 minutes in Aurora.

This Saturday and Sunday, no Barrie-line trains or buses operate to and from Downsview Park GO Station. Board or exit from TTC subway trains along Line 1 Yonge - University at Highway 407 Station to travel to and from Downsview Park or Union Station.

Barrie line train service resumes Monday, May 25, but, from May 25 until Friday, May 29, GO is adjusting the schedules for some trains along the line due to residual effects of this weekend’s construction.

Metrolinx is expanding key areas of the Barrie-Line corridor to support improving service by adding a second track in the future. It’s also significantly upgrading:

• Maple GO Station;
• King City GO Station; and
• Aurora GO Station.

Specifically, this weekend, crews are also working in six areas:

• on the bridge carrying the rail corridor over Brock Avenue in Toronto;
• at the future Caledonia GO Station;
• near Downsview Park GO Station;
• near Finch Avenue West;
• at Maple GO Station; and
• at Aurora GO Station.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Barrie line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

• 312 St Clair overnight; and
• 512 St Clair.

The transit agency says that it’s operating the buses “due to emergency watermain repair,” but hasn’t announced where the repair is occurring. However, on the City of Toronto’s Road Restrctions map indicates a water-main break on St. Clair Avenue West, just west of Dufferin Street.

In a statement, the TTC’s chief executive officer, Mandeep S. Lali, said that, “The agreement recognizes the important work of the… skilled tradespeople represented by CUPE Local 2 and assists them in being aligned with industry standards. This allows the TTC to attract, retain, and compensate these workers with wage levels that are more in line with market comparators.

“This one-year bridge deal provides immediate certainty for our employees, our customers, and the city. It provides the stability we need to continue delivering service today, including providing world-class service during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

“As the agreement still needs to be ratified by the union membership and the TTC Board, we cannot share further details at this time.”

A news article by CP24 journalist Bryann Aguilar quotes Local 2 president Sumit Guleria. Guleria stated, “We’re proud of what our members achieved at the bargaining table and grateful for the support we received from riders and the public throughout negotiations.

“This collective agreement reflects the hard work and solidarity of nearly 700 skilled workers who keep Toronto’s transit system running every day.”

The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between Sheppard - Yonge and Eglinton stations earlier than usually, from Tuesday, May 19 until Thursday, May 21. Line 1 trains operate only between Finch and Sheppard - Yonge stations and between Eglinton and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations after 11 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace Line 1 subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops near subway stations on the closed section of the line. Wheel-Trans service is also available at all stations for passengers needing accessible service. Ask any TTC staff member about Wheel-Trans service from each station.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations between Sheppard - Yonge and Eglinton remain open so you so you can to buy or load a PRESTO fare card or PRESTO ticket and connect to TTC streetcars, buses, Line 4 Sheppard or Line 5 Eglinton trains or to GO Transit buses.

Note, however that the TTC is closing passenger accesses to two stations after 11 p.m.:

• the Old York Mills Road access at York Mills Station; and
• the Bedford Park Avenue and Ranleigh Avenue accesses at Lawrence Station.

While this section of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tunnels.

According to the TTC, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing this part of Line 2 once more during May:

• Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27 — Sheppard - Yonge to Eglinton — close early — tunnel work.

The TTC is also closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth between Kennedy and Woodbine stations earlier than usually this week.

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kennedy and Woodbine stations earlier than usually from Tuesday, May 19 until Friday, May 22. Line 2 trains operate only between Woodbine and Kipling stations after 11:59 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service, stopping in or near the terminals of all stations on the closed section of Line 2. (Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.

Most stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open to passengers so you can buy or pay fares and connect with TTC buses and streetcars, Line 5 Eglinton trains or GO Transit trains. However, Warden Station is closed.

While this section of the subway system is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks. According to the TTC, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing this part of Line 2 twice more during May:

• Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 — Kennedy to Woodbine — track work.
• Monday, May 25 until Friday, May 29 — Kennedy to Woodbine — close early — track work.

The TTC is also closing Line 1 Yonge - University between Sheppard - Yonge and Eglinton stations earlier than usually this week.

The Hamilton Street Railway is offering Canadian Football League fans free rides to and from Hamilton Tiger-Cats games at Hamilton Stadium again this year.

The 2026 Ticket to Ride program allows you to ride any HSR bus free of fare from two hours before the start of any home game until the end of service on game day, if you hold a valid ticket for the game.

You can also take advantage of Tiger-Cats Express shuttles. Park your car at or near one of three terminals across the City and the HSR will whisk you directly to the stadium on an express bus — and then take you back to the terminals after the game. (You can also take another HSR bus to one of the three terminals — just show your game ticket to the bus operator and that’s your ticket to ride.)

Back in October 2025, Transit Toronto editor James Bow ventured to the west end of Ottawa’s LRT at Tunney’s Pasture to ride one of OC Transpo’s double-decker buses out to its west end. Along the way, he saw the progress of construction on the Moonie extension of the Ottawa LRT. On January 2, 2026, James headed to Blair Station and caught the 39 Millennium bus, which also uses double-deckers on occasion. Ride with him in timelapse with the music of Jean-Louis Servais, as he follows the Queensway paralleling the soon-to-open Ottawa LRT extension to Trim.

Eastbound

• All trains toward Union Station leave stations one minute earlier or later than usually.
• The train that usually starts in Kitchener GO Station at 8:36 a.m. ends in Union one minute later than usually at 10:16 a.m.
• The train that usually starts in Bramalea GO Station at 9:57 a.m. doesn’t stop in Etobicoke North GO Station.

Westbound

• Most trains toward Kitchener leave stations four minutes earlier or later than usually.
• The train that usually starts in Union at 8:49 a.m. starts, instead, three minutes later at 8:52 a.m. and ends in Kitchener at 10:31 a.m.
• The train that usually starts in Union at 9:34 a.m. starts, instead, one minutes earlier at 9:33 a.m. and ends in Kitchener at 11:26 a.m.

Regular service resumes Wednesday, May 20.

From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, the work zone blocks part of

• Fleet Street between Strachan Avenue and Fort York Boulevard.

The TTC is detouring streetcars along these routes, while the street is blocked:

• 509 Harbourfront; and
• 511 Bathurst.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Exhibition Loop and Bastion Street.

• on Burnhamthorpe Road West at the intersection with South Common Centre Road

blocks vehicles from turning right from eastbound Burnhamthorpe West onto southbound South Common Centre.

(The City of Missisauga’s map of construction projects indicates that Alectra Utilities’ Capital Works Plan includes a project to replace cables near this location.)

MiWay is detouring buses along these routes, while the work zone blocks right turns:

• 13 Glen Erin; and
• 29 Park Royal.

Construction on Burnhamthorpe West at South Common continues “for six weeks,” meaning as late as until June 30.

• Yonge Street Holland Landing [Regional Road 51] between Doane and Mount Albert roads

in the Town of East Gwillimbury during construction supporting the Town’s Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project.

York Region Transit has been detouring buses along these routes, while the street has been closed:

• 52 Holland Landing; and
• 425 Huron Heights high-school special.

Starting Tuesday, May 19, the work zone for the project blocks Queen Street at Yonge Street. YRT is further detouring the buses.

This phase of construction and the resulting YRT detours continue until May 26.

The entire Yonge Street Revitalization project and the resulting bus detours continue “until August,” meaning as late as until August 31.