The Ford government in Ontario has announced plans to relocate the Etobicoke North GO Station to a new site at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. This move is part of an ambitious new housing plan for the area and aims to accommodate future growth. The new Woodbine GO Station will connect to Union Station, Kitchener, and Toronto Pearson International Airport, with Woodbine Entertainment Group contributing up to $170 million to the project.
Ontario plans to move GO train station to new community at Woodbine Racetrack
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Ford government in Ontario has announced plans to relocate the Etobicoke North GO Station to a new site at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. This move is part of an ambitious new housing plan for the area and aims to accommodate future growth. The new Woodbine GO Station will connect to Union Station, Kitchener, and Toronto Pearson International Airport, with Woodbine Entertainment Group contributing up to $170 million to the project.
Trending- 1 2025-06-26: Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced plans for the new GO train station and a funding agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group.
- Closure of Etobicoke North GO Station
- New Woodbine GO Station connecting to major hubs
- Increased housing development in the area
- More frequent GO train service on the Kitchener line
What: The Ford government plans to relocate a GO Transit station (Etobicoke North GO Station) to the Woodbine Racetrack area to facilitate a new housing plan and improve transit capacity.
When: Announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Where: Toronto, Etobicoke, Woodbine Racetrack, Ontario, Canada. The new station will be on a section of the Kitchener GO train line.
Why: To accommodate an ambitious new housing plan for the Woodbine Racetrack area, address the Etobicoke North GO Station's lack of capacity for new growth, and help commuters get around faster and more conveniently.
How: The Ford government announced the plan and a funding agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group, which will contribute up to $170 million. Metrolinx will close the old station and build the new one.