Planned track and platform configuration: As of 2021, track and platform 1 are under construction.
Weston station consists of three tracks served by one side and one island platform, and a fourth track and side platform are under construction on the east side of station. Each platform has two sections: UP Express trains stop at high-level platforms at the north end of the station, while Kitchener Line trains stop at low-level platforms at the south end of the station. In addition to the Metrolinx-owned passenger rail tracks, the double-tracked Canadian Pacific MacTier Subdivision passes along the east side of the station.
The station is fully accessible, with pedestrian entrances from Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue and a pedestrian bridge across Lawrence Avenue. The station includes a kiss and ride passenger drop off area,[2] and has a parking capacity for 220 cars.[3]
Further station enhancements have been in process since 2019, and are expected to be completed in 2022. Once completed, the station will have an additional track and platform plus more customer parking.[4]
The CNR station was built in 1856 by the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) south of John Street[5][6] which was absorbed by the CNR in 1923.
CPR Westonedit
The Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway (TG&B) went into service in 1871 on narrow gauge rail, which was converted to standard gauge track by 1881, and became part of the CPR in 1883. The CPR station was located on northside of John Street west of Rosemount Avenue, and was constructed circa 1900 replacing an earlier TG&B structure. The station last saw passenger service in 1957, and was subsequently used as an order office until its demolition in 1973.[7]
Legacyedit
A Tim Hortons store on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West, east of the tracks, pays homage to the old stations with a replica "Weston" station sign on the roof.
First GO Stationedit
First GO Station platform
The first Weston GO Station opened in 1974 and stretched north from Lawrence Avenue to John Street. It consisted of a single track and platform accessed via a staircase and entrance from a headhouse on Lawrence Avenue west of the railway overpass. The station was demolished in October 2013[8] following the opening of the temporary GO platform.
A temporary platform was opened on July 23, 2013 on the south side of Lawrence Avenue and in use into 2014 pending construction of the new station. Ticket sales were moved to a temporary trailer until the new station was open. This was part of the Georgetown South railway improvement project, which included eliminating all level crossings of the Kitchener Line in the City of Toronto. The original GO station on the north side of Lawrence Avenue was demolished in late 2013 in order to construct a ramp into the new tunnel under the Weston area and allow for the pedestrian bridge construction over Lawrence Avenue.
Current GO Stationedit
As part of the Union Pearson Express project and Georgetown South expansion, construction on a new station commenced in August 2013.[9] Completed in 2015, new station features many improvements over the previous station, such as more parking, more platforms, more tracks, heated shelters, enclosed entrances and space for future retail.[3] The station building opened in June 2015 and parking facilities were completed by end of 2015. A new pedestrian bridge opened in late October 2016[10] providing a means to cross Lawrence Avenue without having to walk over to either Weston Road or Ralph Street.
The initial plan for the airport rail link service to Pearson International Airport, Blue22, did not include a stop at Weston station. However, in 2005, area residents campaigned for a stop on the service in 2005 as compensation for negative impacts of the railway expansion.[11] Following the takeover of the project by Metrolinx, Weston became a stop on the planned service.[12] As a result, Weston has been a stop on the Union Pearson Express since the service began operation in June 2015. UPX president Kathy Haley said that 10 per cent of UPX riders are expected to board at Weston GO Station.[3]
Connectionsedit
There are no bus stops beside the station, but a short distance west at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Weston Road, connections can be made to Toronto Transit Commission bus routes 52 Lawrence West, 79 Scarlett Road, 89 Weston, 952 Lawrence West Express and 989 Weston Express.
Referencesedit
^ abc"Weston GO Station". Stations and stops. GO Transit. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
^Daniel Garcia and Sean Marshall. "GO Transit's Kitchener Line". Transit Toronto. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
^ abcTess Kalinowski (May 5, 2015). "Union Pearson Express riders at Bloor face two-year wait for tunnel to TTC". Toronto Star.
^"Weston GO Station improvements are well underway". Metrolinx. December 10, 2021. from the original on December 10, 2021.
^"Historical Background and Heritage Conservation District Statement" (PDF). Weston Heritage Conservation District Plan. City of Toronto. Retrieved October 23, 2014. The coming of the Grand Trunk Railroad (now the CN) in 1856 and the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway (now the CP) provided a tremendous economic stimulus to the village of Weston
^Paul J. Mc Grath (August 2007). "The Lost Village of Weston". OntarioRoots.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015. In 1856 the Grand Trunk Railway ran their major north-west line just east of, and almost parallel to, Weston Road. Fortunately for the village, the railway included a stop at Weston, providing an economic boom to the town.
^"Weston Station (Canadian Pacific Railway)". Toronto Railway Historical Association. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
^Natalie Nanowski (October 27, 2016). "Weston GO station pedestrian bridge set to open Friday after long delay". CBC News. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
^Bow, James. "The Union-Pearson Express". Transit Toronto. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
^"Airport link plan tackles fears in Weston area, premier says" By Tess Kalinowski & Rob Benzie, Toronto Star. January 22, 2009
External linksedit
Media related to Weston GO Station at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Weston Grand Trunk Railway Station at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Weston CPR Station at Wikimedia Commons
GO Transit station page for Weston GO Station
at GO Transit (archived March 3, 2016)
October 29, 2023
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Weston GO Station is a train station in Toronto Ontario serving the GO Transit Kitchener line and the Union Pearson Express 1 It is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West just east of Weston Road 1 in the neighbourhood of Weston WestonUP Express and GO Train platformsGeneral informationLocation1865 Weston Road 1 Toronto OntarioCanadaCoordinates43 42 02 N 79 30 50 W 43 70056 N 79 51389 W 43 70056 79 51389Owned byMetrolinxPlatforms1 side and 1 island platformTracks3ConnectionsTTC busesConstructionParking144AccessibleYesOther informationStation codeGO Transit WEFare zone04HistoryOpened1974Rebuilt2015Passengers20181200 daily avg 23 2 GO Transit ServicesPreceding station GO Transit Following stationEtobicoke Northtowards Kitchener Kitchener Bloortowards Union StationPreceding station Metrolinx Following stationPearson AirportTerminus Union Pearson Express Bloortoward Union StationFormer services at CN CP stationsPreceding station Canadian National Railway Following stationMagortoward Sarnia Sarnia Torontovia Lucan Crossing West Torontotoward TorontoPreceding station Canadian Pacific Railway Following stationEmerytoward Sudbury Sudbury Toronto West Torontotoward Toronto Contents 1 Overview 2 History 2 1 Early stations 2 1 1 GTR Weston CNR Weston 2 1 2 CPR Weston 2 1 3 Legacy 2 2 First GO Station 2 3 Current GO Station 3 Connections 4 References 5 External linksOverview edit nbsp Planned track and platform configuration As of 2021 track and platform 1 are under construction Weston station consists of three tracks served by one side and one island platform and a fourth track and side platform are under construction on the east side of station Each platform has two sections UP Express trains stop at high level platforms at the north end of the station while Kitchener Line trains stop at low level platforms at the south end of the station In addition to the Metrolinx owned passenger rail tracks the double tracked Canadian Pacific MacTier Subdivision passes along the east side of the station The station is fully accessible with pedestrian entrances from Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue and a pedestrian bridge across Lawrence Avenue The station includes a kiss and ride passenger drop off area 2 and has a parking capacity for 220 cars 3 Further station enhancements have been in process since 2019 and are expected to be completed in 2022 Once completed the station will have an additional track and platform plus more customer parking 4 History editEarly stations edit The first stations at this location were the Weston Stations of the Canadian National Railway CNR and Canadian Pacific Railway CPR GTR Weston CNR Weston edit The CNR station was built in 1856 by the Grand Trunk Railway GTR south of John Street 5 6 which was absorbed by the CNR in 1923 CPR Weston edit The Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway TG amp B went into service in 1871 on narrow gauge rail which was converted to standard gauge track by 1881 and became part of the CPR in 1883 The CPR station was located on northside of John Street west of Rosemount Avenue and was constructed circa 1900 replacing an earlier TG amp B structure The station last saw passenger service in 1957 and was subsequently used as an order office until its demolition in 1973 7 Legacy edit A Tim Hortons store on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West east of the tracks pays homage to the old stations with a replica Weston station sign on the roof First GO Station edit nbsp First GO Station platform The first Weston GO Station opened in 1974 and stretched north from Lawrence Avenue to John Street It consisted of a single track and platform accessed via a staircase and entrance from a headhouse on Lawrence Avenue west of the railway overpass The station was demolished in October 2013 8 following the opening of the temporary GO platform A temporary platform was opened on July 23 2013 on the south side of Lawrence Avenue and in use into 2014 pending construction of the new station Ticket sales were moved to a temporary trailer until the new station was open This was part of the Georgetown South railway improvement project which included eliminating all level crossings of the Kitchener Line in the City of Toronto The original GO station on the north side of Lawrence Avenue was demolished in late 2013 in order to construct a ramp into the new tunnel under the Weston area and allow for the pedestrian bridge construction over Lawrence Avenue Current GO Station edit As part of the Union Pearson Express project and Georgetown South expansion construction on a new station commenced in August 2013 9 Completed in 2015 new station features many improvements over the previous station such as more parking more platforms more tracks heated shelters enclosed entrances and space for future retail 3 The station building opened in June 2015 and parking facilities were completed by end of 2015 A new pedestrian bridge opened in late October 2016 10 providing a means to cross Lawrence Avenue without having to walk over to either Weston Road or Ralph Street The initial plan for the airport rail link service to Pearson International Airport Blue22 did not include a stop at Weston station However in 2005 area residents campaigned for a stop on the service in 2005 as compensation for negative impacts of the railway expansion 11 Following the takeover of the project by Metrolinx Weston became a stop on the planned service 12 As a result Weston has been a stop on the Union Pearson Express since the service began operation in June 2015 UPX president Kathy Haley said that 10 per cent of UPX riders are expected to board at Weston GO Station 3 Connections editThere are no bus stops beside the station but a short distance west at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Weston Road connections can be made to Toronto Transit Commission bus routes 52 Lawrence West 79 Scarlett Road 89 Weston 952 Lawrence West Express and 989 Weston Express References edit a b c Weston GO Station Stations and stops GO Transit Retrieved February 20 2019 Daniel Garcia and Sean Marshall GO Transit s Kitchener Line Transit Toronto Retrieved October 23 2014 a b c Tess Kalinowski May 5 2015 Union Pearson Express riders at Bloor face two year wait for tunnel to TTC Toronto Star Weston GO Station improvements are well underway Metrolinx December 10 2021 Archived from the original on December 10 2021 Historical Background and Heritage Conservation District Statement PDF Weston Heritage Conservation District Plan City of Toronto Retrieved October 23 2014 The coming of the Grand Trunk Railroad now the CN in 1856 and the Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway now the CP provided a tremendous economic stimulus to the village of Weston Paul J Mc Grath August 2007 The Lost Village of Weston OntarioRoots com Retrieved April 23 2015 In 1856 the Grand Trunk Railway ran their major north west line just east of and almost parallel to Weston Road Fortunately for the village the railway included a stop at Weston providing an economic boom to the town Weston Station Canadian Pacific Railway Toronto Railway Historical Association Retrieved December 12 2021 Weston GO Station Lawrence Avenue Excavation for Future Bridge Ramp Works Metrolinx 2 Oct 2013 Flickr https www flickr com photos metrolinx 10139801903 UP Express Update Report September 3 2013 Kathy Haley Metrolinx https www metrolinx com en docs pdf board agenda 20130910 20130910 BoardMtg UP Express Report EN pdf Natalie Nanowski October 27 2016 Weston GO station pedestrian bridge set to open Friday after long delay CBC News Retrieved October 27 2016 Bow James The Union Pearson Express Transit Toronto Retrieved January 18 2016 Airport link plan tackles fears in Weston area premier says By Tess Kalinowski amp Rob Benzie Toronto Star January 22 2009External links edit nbsp Media related to Weston GO Station at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Media related to Weston Grand Trunk Railway Station at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Media related to Weston CPR Station at Wikimedia Commons GO Transit station page for Weston GO StationThe Weston Station master plan 2012 at GO Transit archived March 3 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Weston GO Station amp oldid 1175566251, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
