Metrolinx Electric GO Train Fleet Replacement
Sector: Rail • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Source: TorontoToday
Metrolinx plans to replace its aging diesel GO trains with an electric fleet starting with the Lakeshore lines by 2036. The electrification will begin with local, non-express trains on the Lakeshore East and West lines, followed by northern corridors and express services. The plan includes phases focusing on maintenance recovery, fleet availability improvements, diesel fleet expansion, and eventua
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TorontoToday
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Description | Metrolinx plans to replace its aging diesel GO trains with an electric fleet starting with the Lakeshore lines by 2036. The electrification will begin with local, non-express trains on the Lakeshore East and West lines, followed by northern corridors and express services. The plan includes phases focusing on maintenance recovery, fleet availability improvements, diesel fleet expansion, and eventual electrification. The agency aims to have electric trains built in Ontario, potentially establishing a local manufacturing plant. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Source | TorontoToday |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-03-20 |
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