The Kitchener GO line closure on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 means GO trains from Brampton will not reach Union Station that weekend. GO Transit says trains will run only between Mount Pleasant GO and Mount Dennis GO, so riders heading downtown will need to switch to Line 5 Eglinton and TTC Line 1, or take a GO bus to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
At a glance
- When: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 (Halloween weekend)
- Trains: Mount Pleasant GO to Mount Dennis GO only. All three Brampton stations still have trains.
- To Union Station: Line 5 Eglinton from Mount Dennis, then TTC Line 1. GO estimates about 55 minutes for that part of the trip.
- From Bramalea GO: GO bus routes 30 and 47 to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal, then TTC Line 1
- Bloor GO: no GO service all weekend
- Also changing: late trains on Friday, October 30, and one-minute schedule shifts on November 2 and 3
- Next closure weekend: November 14 and 15
For fares, PRESTO and local bus routes to the stations, see our Brampton Transit guide.
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Which Brampton GO stations does the Kitchener GO line closure affect?
All three Brampton stations on the Kitchener line are affected by the October 31 to November 1 closure: Mount Pleasant GO, Brampton Innovation District GO and Bramalea GO. Each keeps train service that weekend, but GO Transit says trains will end at Mount Dennis GO in Toronto instead of Union Station.
| Station | Address | Weekend trains run to |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant GO | 1600 Bovaird Drive West | Mount Dennis GO |
| Brampton Innovation District GO | 27 Church Street West | Mount Dennis GO |
| Bramalea GO | 1713 Steeles Avenue East | Mount Dennis GO |
GO Transit says updated schedules for the weekend will be posted closer to the date, so check your departure time before you leave home.
How do you get from Brampton to Union Station on October 31 and November 1?
From any Brampton station, GO Transit’s main route to Union that weekend is the train to Mount Dennis GO, then Line 5 Eglinton to TTC Line 1, then Line 1 to Union Station. GO estimates the Mount Dennis to Union part of the trip at about 55 minutes.
Your options, according to GO Transit:
- Train and subway (all Brampton stations): take the GO train to Mount Dennis, ride Line 5 Eglinton to connect with TTC Line 1, then take Line 1 to Union.
- Bus and subway (Bramalea GO): take GO bus route 30 or 47 to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal, then TTC Line 1 to Union.
- Coming from Georgetown, Acton or Guelph: GO bus route 33 connects to trains at Mount Pleasant GO, or you can stay on the bus to the York Mills Bus Terminal.
- Coming from Kitchener or Stratford: GO bus route 30 connects to trains at Bramalea GO, or continues to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
If you usually get off at Bloor GO, there is no GO service there all weekend. GO suggests TTC Line 2 to St. George, then Line 1.
What changes on Friday, October 30 and the following Monday?
GO Transit is also changing three late trains out of Union Station on Friday, October 30, the night before the Kitchener GO line closure starts:
- The 9:34 p.m. train from Union ends at Georgetown GO at 10:35 p.m. A GO bus takes riders on to Kitchener.
- The 10:34 p.m. train from Union reaches Kitchener GO at 12:31 a.m., five minutes later than usual.
- The 11:34 p.m. train from Union to Mount Pleasant GO will not run. A GO bus will leave the Union Station Bus Terminal, run direct to Bramalea GO, then make all stops to Mount Pleasant GO.
On Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3, GO says arrival and departure times will move one minute earlier or later than usual.
Do you still pay one fare with the transfers?
Ontario’s One Fare program covers transfers between GO and the TTC when you pay with a physical PRESTO card, PRESTO in a mobile wallet, or a contactless credit or debit card, GO Transit says. You must use the same card for the whole trip. One Fare does not apply to cash, paper tickets or GO e-tickets.
GO also asks riders to tap on and off at every point of the trip that weekend, including when you transfer to a bus, so you are charged the right fare.
More Kitchener line closure weekends in 2026 and 2027
GO Transit lists more weekends of planned Kitchener line construction after October 31 and November 1. It posts details for each closure closer to the date.
- Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2026
- Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7, 2027
- Saturday and Sunday, February 27 and 28, 2027
- Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4, 2027
- Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, 2027
- Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, 2027
GO’s page also lists a December weekend, but the dates it shows (December 14 and 15) fall on a Monday and Tuesday in 2026. Check GO’s construction page for the correct dates closer to the time.
Metrolinx says the work supports faster, more frequent service on the Kitchener line, including more two-way, all-day trains.
What this means for you
- Plan for a longer trip downtown. The transfer at Mount Dennis adds a step, so leave earlier if you have a set start time on October 31 or November 1. Clocks also go back one hour at 2 a.m. on November 1, as our daylight saving time guide explains.
- Check the bus to your station. If you take Brampton Transit to the GO station, watch for local changes such as the Heart Lake Bus Terminal closure.
- Staying local is an option. It is Halloween weekend, and the City has free Halloween events in Brampton.
- Get alerts. GO’s free On the GO alerts send schedule changes by email or text.
Other GO lines, including Lakeshore East, Barrie and Stouffville, and UP Express also have planned work the same weekend, GO says. Check those notices if you transfer.
FAQ
Will GO trains run from Brampton on October 31?
Yes. GO trains will run between Mount Pleasant GO and Mount Dennis GO on October 31 and November 1, stopping at Brampton’s stations, but they will not go to Union Station.
How do I get to Union Station from Brampton that weekend?
Take the train to Mount Dennis, then Line 5 Eglinton and TTC Line 1. From Bramalea GO, you can also take GO bus route 30 or 47 to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal and switch to Line 1.
Does One Fare cover the TTC part of the trip?
Yes, if you pay with a PRESTO card, PRESTO in a mobile wallet, or a contactless credit or debit card, and use the same card for the whole trip.
Is Bloor GO open on October 31 and November 1?
No. GO says there will be no GO service at Bloor GO that weekend.
When is the next Kitchener GO line closure?
GO Transit lists Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15 as the next weekend of planned construction.
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Schedules and construction plans can change because of weather or other conditions. Check GO Transit before you travel.
Sources: GO Transit: Kitchener line construction, GO Transit: Brampton Innovation District GO service alerts, GO Transit: Brampton Innovation District GO station details, GO Transit: Bramalea GO station details, GO Transit: Mount Pleasant GO station details