What are the parties promising on Inter-city bus and rail?

This is a page from the 2025 Ontario general election.

Inter-city bus and rail platforms

Here's what the 2025 Ontario election parties are promising.

Install charging plug ports, cup holders, and improved wifi on all Metrolinx GO trains and Northlander trains

"Install charging plug ports, cup holders and improved Wi-Fi on all Metrolinx GO trains and Northlander trains to make travelling and commuting more convenient and enjoyable." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26
Provide two-way, all-day GO rail service for Milton and Kitchener
Build multiple new GO rail lines

"When fully realized, GO 2.0 would support the creation of multiple new lines, including a line running through mid-town Toronto, a line from Bolton to Union Station via Woodbridge and Etobicoke, as well as extensions and improvements to existing lines, including Richmond Hill." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

Implement a Northern Rail and Bus Strategy to fast-track Northlander passenger service to Timmins and Cochrane

"The Ontario NDP will implement a Northern Rail and Bus Strategy that will fast-track the long-delayed delivery of the Northlander passenger service to both Timmins and Cochrane, with a proper connection to the Polar Bear Express." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for the North, retrieved 2025-02-20
Provide two-way all-day GO service to Kitchener, Guelph, Brampton, Niagara, London, and Bowmanville
Build new GO stations in Oshawa, Clarington, Grimsby, and Bowmanville
Support rail services like the Huron Central and Algoma Central Rail Lines

Expand all-day, two-way GO service to leave every 15 minutes during peak periods, and every 30 minutes off-peak, including weekend service

"Expand all-day, two-way GO service to leave every 15 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes off peak, including weekend service. Offer at least one express service each way during weekday peak periods" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22
Set up clean, affordable, accessible intercity bus service, with connections in small, rural communities, and dedicated bus lanes

"Establish a clean, affordable, accessible intercity electric bus service to connect communities across the province, ensuring connections in small, rural communities and dedicated bus lanes" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22
Offer at least one GO express service each way during weekday peak periods