Three transit lines shut down in Toronto this weekend for construction
GO Barrie trains stop running Saturday and Sunday. UP Express shifts to buses and skips three stations. TTC Line 2 closes its three eastern stations and runs shuttle buses instead.
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Three of Toronto's transit lines are shutting down this weekend for planned construction work, affecting riders who travel Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15, 2026.
GO Transit's Barrie line will run no trains both days. The UP Express will shift to buses and skip three of its five Toronto stations. And a five-kilometre stretch of TTC Line 2 on the east end will close, taking Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy stations out of service.
All three agencies are running replacement buses. Riders who use more than one of the affected lines should plan their trips ahead of time and allow for extra travel time, as connecting between replacement buses adds transfers and time that a normal trip does not have.
GO Barrie line: no trains Saturday or Sunday
GO Transit is suspending the entire Barrie line on Saturday and Sunday for construction. No trains will run on either day, blogTO reported.
Replacement buses connect two stations to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal: Allandale Waterfront GO, at the northern end of the line in Barrie, and Rutherford GO in Vaughan. At the Highway 407 Bus Terminal, riders can transfer to TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University) to reach Union Station and other stops in the city.
GO Transit's Barrie line construction page lists November 14 and 15 as planned construction dates. The agency advises riders to plan their trip in advance and check schedules before traveling.
For riders going south toward the city, the replacement bus to Highway 407 Bus Terminal and then TTC Line 1 is the main alternative. For riders going north, the route reverses: take TTC Line 1 to Highway 407 Bus Terminal, then board the replacement bus north toward Rutherford GO and Allandale Waterfront.
UP Express: buses only, three stations not served
The UP Express, which runs between Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, is replacing its trains with buses for the full weekend.
The bus service operates between Union Station Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport Terminal 1 only. The three intermediate stations, Bloor, Mount Dennis and Weston, are not served this weekend, according to the UP Express planned construction page, which lists November 14 and 15 as construction impact dates and shows transit alternatives for each of the three stations.
Riders who normally board at Bloor, Mount Dennis or Weston will need to reach Union Station or Pearson Airport Terminal 1 by other means to use the UP Express bus service this weekend.
For travelers heading to Pearson Airport, the UP Express bus runs directly between Union Station Bus Terminal and Terminal 1. This is the same terminal the rail service uses; Terminal 3 is served by the 900 Airport Express bus from several TTC stops.
For travelers connecting from the Eglinton Crosstown, Mount Dennis station is on both lines. The UP Express is not stopping at Mount Dennis this weekend, so Crosstown riders heading to the airport should continue to Union Station and board the UP Express bus there.
TTC Line 2 east: Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy closed
TTC Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) is closing a five-kilometre section at its eastern end. Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy stations are closed for the full weekend, blogTO reported.
Warden Station is completely closed. Victoria Park and Kennedy stations remain accessible for fare purchases and connections but are not part of normal Line 2 service during the closure.
Shuttle buses run along the closed stretch for the full weekend. Full subway service on Line 2 east resumes Monday November 16 at 6 a.m.
Kennedy Station is an important connection for GO Stouffville line riders. The station is not in regular Line 2 service this weekend, though it remains open for fare purchases and connections. Riders connecting from GO Stouffville trains should allow extra time.
The TTC cited its 2026 Annual Network Plan in relation to weekend closures, noting rider feedback about better planning to reduce construction impacts.
Three closures at once
The three closures happening simultaneously make some cross-town and airport trips more complex than a normal weekend.
A rider traveling from Barrie to Pearson Airport this weekend faces the longest detour: take the GO Barrie replacement bus to Highway 407 Bus Terminal, transfer to TTC Line 1 south to Union Station, and then board the UP Express bus at Union Station Bus Terminal for Pearson Terminal 1. All three segments involve buses or subway, with no trains on either the Barrie line or the UP Express.
For daily riders who use Line 2 east on the weekend, the shuttle buses will run, but capacity is lower than on a subway train and road congestion can slow the service. The TTC suggests allowing extra time.
What to do before you travel
Check go.ca for GO Transit Barrie line schedules and bus departure times before you leave. Check upexpress.com for UP Express bus stops and departure times from Union Station Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport. Check ttc.ca for Line 2 shuttle bus stops and service information.
All three agencies update their pages as construction progresses. Checking the morning of your trip gives you the most current information.
Normal train service on all three lines is scheduled to resume on Monday November 16.
Questions this story answers
Is the GO Barrie line running this weekend, November 14-15, 2026?
No. GO Transit's Barrie line runs no train service on Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15, 2026, according to blogTO's coverage of the weekend closures. Replacement buses connect Allandale Waterfront and Rutherford GO stations to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal, where passengers can transfer to TTC Line 1 to continue their trip.
Is the UP Express running this weekend, November 14 and 15?
The UP Express runs buses instead of trains on November 14 and 15, 2026. The bus service runs directly between Union Station Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport Terminal 1 only. The train stops at Bloor, Mount Dennis and Weston stations are not served during the construction period, according to the UP Express planned construction page. Passengers who normally board at those three stations will need to find another way to reach Union Station or the airport.
Which TTC subway stations are closed this weekend?
Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy stations on Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) are closed Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15. Warden Station is completely closed. Victoria Park and Kennedy stations remain open for fare purchases and connections but are not in regular service. Shuttle buses run along the closed stretch. Full subway service on Line 2 east resumes Monday November 16 at 6 a.m., according to blogTO's report on the closure.
What replacement buses run for the TTC Line 2 east closure?
Shuttle buses run between the open stations on the Bloor-Danforth line and the closed eastern stations on Saturday and Sunday. The TTC has confirmed the shuttle buses will operate for the full weekend. Riders should allow extra time, as buses carry fewer passengers than subway trains and road conditions can slow service.
What if I need to get from GO Barrie to Pearson Airport this weekend?
The combined closures make this trip more complicated. GO Barrie trains are suspended, so you would take a replacement bus from Allandale Waterfront or Rutherford GO to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal and then TTC Line 1 to Union Station. At Union Station, the UP Express is running buses to Pearson Airport Terminal 1. Mount Dennis station, which is on both the Eglinton Crosstown and the UP Express line, is not served by UP Express this weekend. Allow extra time for both legs.
Does the Kennedy Station closure affect GO Stouffville line riders?
Kennedy Station is a connection point between TTC Line 2 and the GO Stouffville line. During the Line 2 east closure this weekend, Kennedy Station is not in regular service on Line 2, though it remains open for fare purchases and connections. GO Stouffville trains continue to call at Kennedy GO Station. Riders connecting from Line 2 should plan for the shuttle bus and allow extra time.
When does normal service resume after the weekend closures?
TTC Line 2 east service, including Victoria Park, Warden and Kennedy stations, resumes Monday November 16 at 6 a.m., according to blogTO. GO Transit and UP Express are expected to return to normal train schedules on Monday as well. Check go.ca, upexpress.com and ttc.ca on Monday morning for the latest schedules.
Where can I check the latest service information before I travel?
GO Transit service alerts and schedules are at go.ca. UP Express service information, including planned construction dates and alternate travel options, is at upexpress.com. TTC planned closures and shuttle bus routes are at ttc.ca. All three agencies update their pages as construction progresses, so check the morning you travel.
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