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Area Served Greater Horseshoe Area, ON
Founded 1967
Fleet Size 383 (bus)
59 (locomotive)
430 (rail coach)
54 (rail cab)[1]
Number Of Routes 43+ (bus)
7 (rail)
Ridership 55,000,000[2]
Website
www.gotransit.com

GO Transit, or the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority, is an integrated rail- and bus-based commuter system centred on downtown Toronto but increasingly servicing suburb-to-suburb commuters, notably in areas surrounding the Toronto area and the Greater Horseshoe. As of May 2009, GO Transit is a division of the Metrolinx organization.

Started in May 1967, what was meant to be a short 2-year test quickly became a permanent fixture in the Toronto area that carries around 55 million passengers a year. Bus service was added in late 1970 with GO-owned vehicles operated by private corporations providing service to areas without train service yet.

GO Transit uses a 575Vac (600Vac nominal) HEP system that is incompatible with all other HEP systems in North America.

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GO Transit history

See GO Transit history
  • May 23, 1967 - GO rail service begins on the CN tracks between Oakville and Dunbarton (Pickering).
  • July 1, 1967 - Weekend train service begins.
  • September 8, 1970 - Bus service begins.
  • January, 1972 - Bayview Local bus service begins.
  • April 29, 1974 - Georgetown train service begins.
  • November, 1976 - GO takes over TTC North Yonge Bus service.
  • December 5, 1977 - GO unveils first BiLevel coach.
  • April 29, 1978 - Richmond Hill train service begins.
  • October 26, 1981 - Milton train service begins.
  • September 7, 1982 - GO takes over operation of VIA's Barrie and Stouffville commuter services. GO runs to Bradford and Stouffville only.
  • October, 1988 - GO begins using "POP" fare system.
  • January, 1989 - "Train-bus" service begins.
  • April 27, 1996 - Hamilton GO Centre opens.
  • October 30, 2000 - Highway 407 bus service begins.
  • December 17, 2007 - Bradford train line is extended to Barrie.
  • February 14, 2008 - First new MP40PH-3C operates in revenue service.
  • May 14, 2009 - GO Transit and Metrolinx are merged

Bus

  • GO has 391 buses as of November 2009.
  • All buses are equipped with a DataFare 2000 machine and stamper. As buses are retired, they are reused on new vehicles.
  • Starting from 2007, GO introduced a new destination sign display on all its GO buses and each route has its own route number as well as a new way of displaying the route. Instead of the traditional way of showing the route and intermediate destinations, the new format has the final stop encompassing 3/4 of the sign at the top while intermediate stops taking up 1/4 of the sign on the bottom with the route number on the right taking up the whole screen (Eg. Oshawa GO/Hwy 2 94 -> Oshawa GO/York Mills 94 -> Oshawa GO/Scarborough Terminal 94 -> etc.). The side destination signs will only show the route number followed by the final stop and the major road it goes on (Eg. 94 Oshawa GO -> 94 Hwy 2). The first three routes to get it are 94, 95, and 96 because with the introduction of more Hwy 2 service and the new Hwy 2 Express, it is necessary to identify the different routes so customers don't get confused.
  • As of Fall 2008, the remaining routes don't have a route number: 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 61, 65, and 71. Coincidentally, all of these are non Lakeshore Train-Bus routes.
  • All buses are equipped with bike racks.

Current roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Destination sign Seating Notes
2011, 2015 Feb 2001 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 47 Otaco 2003 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Delivered with Luminator MegaMax 3000
2018, 2020-2021, 2023, 2025, 2027-2029 Jan 2004 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 47 Otaco 2003 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban configuration
2100-2110, 2112-2113 March 2001 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Engines delivered with 430hp rating
2114-2137 January 2002 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2138-2148 November 2002 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2149-2152 February 2003 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2153-2158 May 2003 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2159-2184 July 2003 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2185-2215 December 2003 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2216-2266 September-October 2004 MCI D4500 Caterpillar C13 ZF 10AS2301B Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Equipped with jake brakes rather than a transmission retarder
  • Newer dash design
2267-2286 June 2005 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Equipped with jake brake
2287-2297 May 2006 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • First order delivered with disc brakes and "smart tire" system
2298-2317 July 2006 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Order equipped with disc brakes, "smart tire" system
  • 2316-2317 delivered with Caterpillar CX31 transmission and camera system
2318-2327 Mar. 2007 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Order equipped with disc brakes and "smart tire" and fire suppression systems
2328-2353 June 2007 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • First order delivered with new livery and end cap
  • Equipped with fire suppression system
2354-2365 Apr. 2008 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Delivered with cameras and harddrive system and will be standard for future deliveries
  • New style roof hatch onwards; similar to the Orion Vs and LeMirages
2366-2400 June-August 2008 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2401-2419 December 2008 MCI D4500CT Caterpillar C13 Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
2420-2439 May-June 2009 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Redesigned steering wheel.
2440-2449 January-February 2010 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM Allison World B500 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
3000-3001 December 2008 MCI D4500CTH Cummins ISL Allison EP50 hybrid system Luminator Horizon 57 Amaya-Astron Brasil GL Image:Wc15.JPG
8000-8011 December 2007-2008 ADL Enviro500 Cummins ISM Allison World B500R Luminator Horizon 32 Lazzerini Pratico 2845, 46 Lazzerini Grand Tourismo 3600 Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban configuration
  • First 12.8 Enviro500 production units
8012-8021 March 2009 ADL Enviro500 Cummins ISM Allison World B500R6 Axion Balios 34 Lazzerini Pratico 2845, 46 Lazzerini Grand Tourismo 3600 Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban configuration

Retired roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Destination sign Seating Notes
1000-1019 1970 GMDD T8H-5305A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
1020-1029 1973 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
1030-1039 1974 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
1045-1049 1975 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
  • Delivered as 1057-1061
  • Renumbered to 9910-9914 prior to entering service
  • Renumbered to final in 1979(?)
1050-1056 1975 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
1060-1099 1976 GMC S8H-5304A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730 Rollsign
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Air Conditioned
  • Equipped with underfloor luggage bins
1100-1114 1977 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign 45
  • Transit Configuration with single stream rear door
  • Air Conditioned
1115-1119 1977 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign 45
  • Transit Configuration with single stream rear door
  • Air Conditioned
  • 1116 equipped with Allison V730 transmission
  • Delivered as 9920-9924
  • Renumbered to final in 1979(?)
1120-1123 1974 GMDD T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 Rollsign
  • Transit Configuration with single stream rear door
  • Air Conditioned
  • Delivered as 1040-1043
1125-1129 Mar 1985 OBI Orion 01.508 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 Rollsign 46 American Seating Model 6484
  • Transit Configuration with single stream rear door
  • Air Conditioned
  • Retired 2001
  • 1128-1129 sold to YRT
1130-1141 Oct-Nov 1987 OBI Orion 01.508 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 Rollsign 46 American Seating Model 6484
  • Transit Configuration with single stream rear door
  • Air Conditioned
  • 1130-1132 had D863.3 3 speed
  • Sold to YRT December 2002
1150-1163 March-April 2000 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel S50 Allison World B500R6 Pocatec LCD 42 American Seating Model 6484 Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Transit configuration
  • Built with stainless steel frame
  • Sold to YRT August 2003
1164-1173 2002-03 OBI Orion 05.501 Cummins ISM Voith D863.3E Luminator Horizon 43 American Seating Model 6484
  • Transit configuration
  • Built with stainless steel frame
  • Sold to YRT August 2003
1200-1215 Aug 1973 UTDC/RekVee Club Car Deutz 6-cylinder Allison AT-540 None
  • Fibreglass body on Dodge van chassis
  • Operated by TTC
1216-1232 1974 UTDC/RekVee Club Car Deutz 6-cylinder Allison AT-540 None
  • Fibreglass body on Dodge van chassis
  • Operated by TTC
1250-1262 Apr 1975 MCI MC-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison HT-740D Rollsign 49
  • First highway coaches purchased by GO Transit
1270-1281 Apr 1978 MCI MC-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison HT-740D Rollsign 49
1290-1294 1977-1978 MCI MC-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison HT-740D Rollsign 47
  • Ex-Murray Hill, purchased 1980
  • Equipped with lavatory (not used)
1300-1324 Nov 1981 MCI MC-9 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison HT-740 Rollsign 49
  • Buses retrofitted with rectangular headlights in early 1990s
1400-1416 1986 MCI 102A2 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-740 Rollsign 49 Otaco Model 6693W
1417-1435 1987 MCI 102A2 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-740 Rollsign 49 Otaco Model 6693W
1436-1459 1989-90 MCI 102A2 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-740 Rollsign 49 Otaco Model 6693W
1460-1468 1991 MCI 102A2 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA ZF 5HP600
5 speed
Rollsign 49 Otaco Model 6693W
1500-1505 December 1979 OBI Orion 01.503 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT-643 Rollsign 33
  • Retired 1986?
1506-1509 March 1981 OBI Orion 01.503 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT-643 Rollsign 33
  • Retired 1986?
1510-1513 March 1981 OBI Orion 01.505 ? ? Rollsign 41
  • Retired 1986?
1500-1514 1990-91 TMC 102A3 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-740 Rollsign 47 National Seating
  • 1506 had electronic sign
  • Ex-Woodlands Express, purchased 1997
  • Originally equipped with lavatory (not used)
1520-1531 1993 MCI 102C3 Cummins L10E Allison HT-746 Luminator Horizon 47 National Seating 152-36X
  • Had rollsign
  • Ex-AVTA; purchased in 1998
  • Equipped with lavatory (not used)
1600-1619 August 1999 Prevost LeMirage XL-40 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison World B500R5 Luminator Horizon 49 Otaco 6693W Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Delivered with Pocatec LCD destination signs
  • First accessible GO buses
1900-1950 1991 New Flyer D40S Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Voith D864.3 Rollsign 49 Otaco Model 6693W
1900 1973 UTDC/RekVee Club Car Deutz 6-cylinder Allison AT-540 None
2000-2007 May 2000 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison World B500R6 Pocatec LCD 47 Otaco Model 6693W Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban configuration
2008-2010, 2012-2014, 2016-2017 Feb 2001 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 47 Otaco 2003 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban Configuration
  • Delivered with Luminator MegaMax 3000
2019, 2022, 2024, 2026 Jan 2004 OBI Orion 05.501 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 47 Otaco 2003 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Suburban configuration
2111 March 2001 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison World B500R6 Luminator Horizon 57 American Seating 2095 Recliner Image:Wc15.JPG
  • Engines delivered with 430hp rating

Demonstrated and leased vehicles roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Destination sign Seating Notes
1600-1601, 1603 1969 Prevost CTS-47 Rollsign
  • Ex-Canadian National Transport #14, #17 and #19.
1602 1969 Prevost TS-102 Rollsign
  • Ex-United Trails Inc. #6917.
1604-1606, 1609-1611 1969, 1971 Prevost TS-47 Rollsign
  • Ex-Canadian National Transport #23, ex-Southern #36, ex-Murray Hill #901, #902 and #903.
1607-1608 1971 Prevost PTS-47 Rollsign
  • Ex-Murray Hill #904 and #908.
1700 1984 Prevost LeMirage XL
  • Demonstrator
  • Used as a demonstrator by TTC as well, until purchased by the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services.
1713-1714 1989 OBI Orion 01.508 Cummins L10G ZF 4HP590 Luminator Max 48 American Seating Model 6468
  • Received by GO in 1990 to test natural gas
  • Originally TTC 9360-9361
1770 1989 AE 10-S
  • Demonstrator
2000 1996 NFI D40LF
  • Demonstrator
9036 November 2001 TransBus Trident 3/DM5000 Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E
  • Demonstrator during May 2002 to test double decker buses

Rail

Current locomotive roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model CN class Engine
horsepower
Gearing
top speed
HEP generator Notes
541-547 1989-90 GMDD F59PH GCE-430h (546/7 show k) 12V710G3A
3000hp
66:20
83mph
Delivered with 500kW DDC 8V149. Rebuilt with 533kW Cat 3412DI-TA. All on roster
548-561 1990 GMDD F59PH GCE-430k (552/9 show h) 12V710G3A
3000hp
66:20
83mph
Delivered with 500kW DDC 8V149. Rebuilt with 533kW Cat 3412DI-TA. All on roster
562-564 1994 GMDD F59PH GCE-430m 12V710G3A
3000hp
66:20
83mph
Delivered with 500kW DDC 8V149. Rebuilt with 533kW Cat 3412DI-TA. 562-564 on roster. 565-568 sold to Trinity Railway Express in 1996.
600-626 2007-08 MPI MP40PH-3C None 16V710G3B-EFI-T2
4000hp
57:20
93mph
1000hp Cat C27-ACERT, 720kW Marathon 572 RSL4915BA First unit delivered Oct07. First locos capable of handling 12-car trainsets.
MPI order 2901 to 2927
627-646 2009-10 MPI MP40PH-3C None 16V710G3B-EFI-T2
4000hp
57:20
93mph
1000hp Cat C27-ACERT, 720kW Marathon 572 RSL4915BA All delivered by July 2010.
MPI order 2109-01 to -20
647-656 2010 MPI MP40PH-3C None 16V710G3B-EFI-T2
4000hp
57:20
93mph
1000hp Cat C27-ACERT, 720kW Marathon 572 RSL4915BA On order: Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2010. Numbers and specifications are assumed.

Retired locomotive roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model CN class Engine
horsepower
Gearing
top speed
HEP generator Notes
500-507 1966-67 GMDD GP40TC GPE-30a 16V645E3
3000hp
60:17
83mph
500kW DDC 12V149 Originally ex 9800-9807, nee 600-607. No dynamic brakes.
Sold to Amtrak in 1989, numbered 192-199.
510-515 1978 GMDD F40PH GCE-430e 16V645E3
3000hp
59:18
83mph
Secondary 500kW alternator driven by engine. No dynamic brakes.
Sold to Amtrak in 1990, numbered 410-415.
520-535 1988 GMDD F59PH GCE-430g 12V710G3
3000hp
66:20
83mph
Delivered with 500kW DDC 8V149. Rebuilt with 533kW Cat 3412DI-TA.
  • First units delivered with extended-range dynamic brakes.
  • All retired by April 2009.
565-568 1994 GMDD F59PH GCE-430m 12V710G3A
3000hp
66:20
83mph
Delivered with 500kW DDC 8V149. Rebuilt with 533kW Cat 3412DI-TA.
  • Sold to Trinity Railway Express July 1997, retained 565-568 numbers.
700-703 1973 GMDD GP40-2W GC-430b 16V645E
3000hp
59:18
83mph
none nee 9808-9811, sold to CN in 1991, renumbered 9668-70 (except 703 to Tri-Rail)
704-706 1974 GMDD GP40-2W GC-430c 16V645E
3000hp
59:18
83mph
none nee 9812-9814, sold to CN in 1991, renumbered 9671-73
707-710 1975 GMDD GP40-2W GC-430d 16V645E
3000hp
59:18
83mph
none Sold to CN in 1991, renumbered 9674-77
720-726 Built 1967, rebuilt/acquired 1982 EMD GP40M-2 GC-430f 16V645E
3000hp
59:18
83mph
none Former leased Rock Island GP40's purchased rebuilt by CRI&P/Chrome Crankshaft, traded in on 1994 F59PH order.
800-802 Built 1950-1951, rebuilt/acquired 1982 EMD Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) AP-60d None N/A 600kW 16V149 Former BN/nee NP F7B's rebuilt and converted to provide only HEP. 801 sold to ONR 1994, others scrapped 1995.
900-904 Built 1951-1952, rebuilt/acquired 1973 GMDD Auxiliary Power-Control Unit (APCU) CAP-60a None N/A 600kW 16V149 Former ONR FP7's rebuilt and converted to provide HEP and an additional train control point. Nee 9858-9862. 904 sold to Tri-Rail, rest scrapped 1995.
905-908 Built 1951-1953, rebuilt/acquired 1976 GMDD Auxiliary Power-Control Unit (APCU) CAP-60b None N/A 600kW 16V149 Former ONR FP7's rebuilt and converted to provide HEP and an additional train control point. All retired and scrapped 1995.
910-911 Built 1950, rebuilt/acquired 1982 EMD Auxiliary Power-Control Unit (APCU) CAP-60c None N/A 600kW 16V149 Former MILW FP7's rebuilt and converted to provide HEP and an additional train control point. All retired and scrapped 1995.

Current railcar roster

NOTE: As of last renumbering (1975) all cab cars have 3-digit numbers, all coaches have 4-digit numbers.

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Type Seats Notes
2000-2079 1976-78 Hawker Siddeley Canada BiLevel Series I 162 First generation BiLevel car, first GO cars with washrooms (intermediate level, "A" end). 2000/01/13/14/16/17/20/22/23/24 sold to TRE in 1996.
2100-2155
200-214
1983-84 Hawker Siddeley Canada BiLevel Series II 162
161
First cab-cars delivered: cab located where bathroom is on coaches. All cars refurbished 2002-04, several cars received power outlets and tables at that time (200, 204, 211, 2109). Tables have since been removed.
2200-2253
215-223
1987-89 Can-Car Rail BiLevel Series III 162
160
Cab 223 traded to TRE in exchange for several coaches. All cars to be refurbished 2006-current. Cars are receiving exterior doorway lights during refurbishment.
2300-2341
224-241
1989-90 Can-Car Rail BiLevel Series IV 162
160
Coaches delivered as 2254-2295, renumbered to current before delivery. Cab 224 traded to TRE in exchange for several coaches. All coaches modified to accessible cars in 1995 (142 seats), most have been converted back. All cars to be refurbished 2006-current. Cars are receiving exterior doorway lights during refurbishment.
2400-2455, 2499 1990-91 Can-Car Rail BiLevel Series V 162
147
Order was for 60 cars. 2456-2458 were redirected to Tri-Rail (Florida), 2459 re-assigned to next generation BiLevel prototype and numbered 2499. It features 2 washrooms (intermediate level "A" end, lower level "B" end).
2500-2521 2002 Bombardier BiLevel Series VI 133 First order of second generation BiLevel cars. All cars are accessible, have power outlets and tables (since removed), and feature a washroom (lower level "B" end).
2519-21 are actually series VII-type cars but were delivered with this batch.
2522-2541 2003-04 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 133 Series VII cars have larger windows and a modified end cap. All cars are accessible but do not feature tables or power outlets.
2600-2609
242-245
2004 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 151
147
All cars not accessible but are configured almost identically to accessible cars. Cab cars feature a washroom (lower level "B" end).
2610-2619 2005 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 151 First cars delivered with updated upholstery.
2620-2629 2006 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 151
2542-2544
2630-2641
246-250
2006-07 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 133
151
147
2642-2661 2007-08 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 151 2654 to 2661 are be equipped with LED exterior platform lights, higher headrests on seats, and powered end doors.
2545-2546
2700-2729
251-253
2008-09 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 133
151
147
Order for 35 cars, first car delivered August 2008. Cars are equipped with LED exterior platform lights, higher headrests, and powered end doors.
2730-2750 2010 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII 151 (except 2743-2746) 2743-2746 built as bicycle coaches mainly for Niagara Falls weekend train service.

Retired railcar roster

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Type Seats Notes
1000-1031
100-107
1967 Hawker Siddeley Canada RTC-85
RTC-85C
94 First of RT-85-series cars built. Cars built as C750-C757 and 4700-4731, renumbered to 9850-9857 and 9900-9931 in 1970, renumbered to final in 1975. Some cab cars and some coaches sold to Province of Québec for service on Montréal's AMT in 1985 and 1994, others to ONR in 1985. 105, 1009 and 9920 (1020) retired due to fire damage.
Several cars were retired with 9900-series numbers.
108-116 1967
converted 1975
Hawker Siddeley Canada Built as RTC-85SP/SPD 94 Only RTC-85SP-series cars built. Cars were powered by 1 Rolls-Royce C8TFLH Mk.IV 330hp motor and transmission, powering both axles of nearest (B-end) truck - cab on single-end cars was at the A-end. Cars were also equipped with a GM 4V-53 powered genset for onboard power (power could not be transmitted to other cars). Cars built as D700-D708, with D700 and D701 as dual-cab units classified as RTC-85SPD. Cars renumbered to 9825-9833 in 1970, rebuilt and renumbered to final in 1975. 108 and 109 sold to ONR in 1985, rest sold to Province of Québec for service on Montréal's AMT in 1994.
1032-1045 1968 Hawker Siddeley Canada RTC-85 94 First order of additional coaches for GO Transit. Cars delivered as 4740-4753, renumbered to 9932-9945 in 1970, renumbered to final in 1975. Some coaches sold to Province of Québec for service on Montréal's AMT in 1994, others sold ONR in 1994. 1043 retired due to fire damage.
Several cars were retired with 9900-series numbers.
1046-1075 1974 Hawker Siddeley Canada RTC-85 94 Second order of additional coaches for GO Transit. Cars delivered as 9946-9975, renumbered to final in 1975. Most cars sold to Province of Québec for service on Montréal's AMT in 1994. 9954 (1054), 9963 (1063) and 9975 (1075) retired due to fire damage.
Several cars retired with 9900-series numbers
1076-1105 1976 Hawker Siddeley Canada RTC-85 94 Last order of additional coaches for GO Transit. All cars sold to Province of Québec for service on Montréal's AMT in 1994.
Several cars were retired with 9900-series numbers.

Routes

Rail

Bus

Retired routes

Stations

Garages

GO Transit utilizes a great number of garages to store and maintain their bus and train fleets. While some of the bus garages are owned fully by GO Transit, and some are garages rented out from other transit or trucking agencies.

GO owns one rail maintenance facility - Willowbrook Maintenance Centre, located in south-eastern Etobicoke. As well, they own two other yards that are used to store equipment during the middle of the day: Don Yard (located near the mouth of the Don River) and Bathurst North Yard (south of Front Street between Bathurst & Spadina), both of which were former freight yards.

There are also numerous layover facilities near the outlying termini of the rail lines.

Drivers out of certain garages may only serve routes within a certain radial distance from their home garage. Therefore, somebody from Ajax garage cannot do a Barrie route, however, drivers are allowed to operate out of other garages that aren't their home garage on separate shifts.

Streetsville Garage under construction.
Streetsville Garage under construction.

Bus

  • Steeprock - The main bus storage and maintenance facility for GO Transit, located on Steeprock Drive south of Finch Street, west of Dufferin Street.
  • Ajax Garage - Satellite garage facility to store GO Transit buses in Ajax, for use by eastern routes, can store up to 23 buses.
  • Bramalea Garage - Satellite garage located on the property of Bramalea GO Station. Buses were previously stored at Brampton Transit.
  • Guelph Transit garage - 2 buses are kept inside the garage as the 2 drivers live in the area.
  • Hamilton Garage (Public Works garage) - Partly rented out to GO Transit by the public works department of Hamilton, used to store buses for use in western routes.
  • Milton Garage - Future GO garage.
  • Newmarket Garage - Satellite garage serving northern routes. Located adjacent to a Viva garage.
  • Streetsville Garage - Newest garage in the GO Transit system located in Mississauga, designed to handle double deckers.
  • Oshawa Garage storage for buses along with Durham Region Transit buses

Rail

  • Willowbrook Maintenance Centre - GO Transit's main train storage and maintenance facility.
  • Don Yard - Located near the intersection of Cherry St. and Lakeshore Blvd. One of two downtown storage yards. 9 trains are stored during midday.
  • Bathurst North Yard - Located between Bathurst St. and Spadina Ave. One of two downtown storage yards. 7 trains are stored during midday.
  • Allendale Yard - Storage yard for the Barrie Line. 4 trains are stored overnight and on weekends.
  • Henry St. Yard - Minor storage yard for the Lakeshore East line. 2 trains are stored overnight and on weekends, and one during midday.
  • Milton Yard - Storage yard for the Milton Line. 6 trains are stored overnight and on weekends.

See also

Fleet
Bus
Active 2011, 2015 2018, 2020-2021, 2023, 2025, 2027-2029 2100-2110, 2112-2113 2114-2137 2138-2148 2149-2152 2153-2158 2159-2184 2185-2215 2216-2266 2267-2286 2287-2297 2298-2317 2318-2327 2328-2353 2354-2365 2366-2400 2401-2419 2420-2439 2440-2449 3000-3001 8000-8011 8012-8021
Retired 1000-1019 1020-1029 1030-1039 1045-1049 1050-1056 1060-1099 1100-1114 1115-1119 1120-1123 1125-1129 1130-1141 1150-1163 1164-1173 1200-1215 1216-1232 1250-1262 1270-1281 1290-1294 1300-1324 1400-1416 1417-1435 1436-1459 1460-1468 1500-1505 (OBI) 1506-1509 (OBI) 1510-1513 (OBI) 1500-1514 (MCI) 1520-1531 1600-1619 1900-1950 2000-2007 2008-2010, 2012-2014, 2016-2017 2019, 2022, 2024, 2026 2111
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Leased
1600-1611 1700 1713-1714 1770 2000 9036
Rail
Coaches Series I Series II Series III Series IV Series V Series VI Series VII
Locomotives 500-507 510-515 520-568 600-607 600-646 700-710 720-726 800-802 900-911 9800-9807 9808-9814 9858-9862
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