On Thursday morning, a tragic incident occurred when a GO train struck and killed an individual east of Guelph at approximately 6:30 a.m. The Guelph Police confirmed the fatality, and this incident has led to considerable service disruptions along the Kitchener Line, which includes delays and cancellations affecting passengers traveling between Kitchener and Brampton. GO Transit has informed riders that they should anticipate delays exceeding two hours due to the nature of the incident.

As the investigation into the collision is ongoing, Metrolinx, the governing body of GO Transit, has indicated that the accident occurred in single-track territory, which complicates the recovery and resumption of normal service. The adverse effects on service are significant, prompting GO Transit to advise customers to explore alternative routes, such as using the Milton Line or finding another means to reach stations like the Bramalea GO station, where regular train services continue to operate.

To mitigate the impact of these delays, additional buses have been temporarily allocated to assist stranded passengers. This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns related to rail transport and the challenges faced by transit authorities in maintaining timely service during emergencies. Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds and details surrounding the incident are clarified.