Barrie Line commuters will have to put their train plans on the back burner this weekend, as GO Transit gives the tracks a little tender loving care. There will be no GO train service along the Barrie Line on Saturday or Sunday, as crews carry out major track upgrades, said Metrolinx. According to a notice, the temporary shutdown is part of ongoing improvements aimed at bringing faster and more frequent train service to the region. But for Barrie folks heading south this weekend, it doesn’t mean they’re completely out of luck. Shuttle bus service available GO Transit will operate shuttle buses between Allandale Waterfront GO and Rutherford GO, with buses then travelling directly to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal. Passengers should keep in mind that shuttle buses may not follow regular train departure times, so checking schedules before heading out is recommended. There will also be no GO Transit service at Downsview Park GO during the closure. Travellers connecting through Toronto can use TTC Line 1 to reach alternate GO bus services. Heading through Newmarket? Another temporary change will affect passengers going through Newmarket. Beginning Friday at 9 p.m., GO buses will not serve Newmarket GO Station due to a road closure on Davis Drive between Main Street and Prospect Street. Passengers will need to use a temporary bus stop on Prospect Street, just south of Davis Drive. That’s roughly a seven minute walk. The Newmarket bus stop change will remain in effect until Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 a.m. For Barrie Line riders, the good news is that the train-free weekend won’t last long. Regular service is expected to pick back up Monday, Nov. 16.
