“Niagara is one of the fastest-growing regions in Ontario, home to over 14 million tourists every year. Why is Niagara being treated like a second class community by barely being mentioned in the (Ford government’s)expansion plan?” – Niagara Falls Ontario NDP MPP Wayne Gates
From the Constituency Office of Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates
Posted January 10th, 2025 on Niagara At Large
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – Wayne Gates, NDP MPP for Niagara Falls, called out the Ford government over the lack of clear commitment to expanding Metrolinx’s GO Train service expansion plans with a timeline for all-day, two-way service to Niagara Falls.
“This isn’t just about GO Train service. It’s about making life better for all of us,” said Gates.
“I have worked with all levels of government over the last decade to expand GO Train service in Niagara, and Niagara Falls deserves to be included in the Premier’s plan for GO-service expansions that other regions are getting. This is the right thing to do to make commuters’ lives easier, to grow our economy and our tourism industry, and to protect our environment. Expanding GO Train service is long overdue.
Ridership to and from Niagara Falls grew by 67 per cent in 2023, Metrolinx’s largest service expansion since 2013 fails to address the demand for consistent, reliable, and convenient service to the region. Instead, the government is prioritizing areas like Kitchener, Milton, and Barrie, while Niagara remains sidelined.
Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates
“Niagara is one of the fastest-growing regions in Ontario, home to over 14 million tourists every year. Why is Niagara being treated like a second class community by barely being mentioned in the expansion plan?” Gates asked. “We’ve worked with all levels of government all the way back when I was a City Councillor and pushed Metrolinx to deliver for Niagara – There can’t be a Metrolinx 2.0 plan that doesn’t deliver what Niagara deserves.”
Gates pointed to Metrolinx’s own statistics, which showed over 630,000 riders used the Niagara Falls GO Station last year. “I will contact the Premier directly to say that Niagara needs all-day, two-way service. This government needs to stay focused and start delivering results,” Gates said.
Gates has been fighting for all-day, two-way GO Train service to Niagara for over a decade and is demanding the government stop leaving
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Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles Commits, If Elected Premier, To Expanding GO Transit Services in Niagara – January 10th, 2025
Ontario’s NDP Leader Marit Stiles
GRIMSBY — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP announced (this January 10th, 2025that as Premier, she will commit to opening the Grimsby GO station so Niagara Region can finally have good, reliable transit.
“Niagara is one of the fastest growing regions in the province,” said Marit Stiles. ““But after almost 7 years of Doug Ford, transit infrastructure hasn’t kept up with that growth. There is still no clear timeline for finishing the Grimsby GO station. Empty words and broken promises are all that Ford and his Conservatives have delivered for Niagara residents.
“New Democrats are proud to represent Niagara with three incredible local champions representing their communities. It’s time that people here in Niagara West had their voices heard. They deserve more reliable GO service and the local station they were promised. Today, we’re committing to Niagara residents that New Democrats will get this station built and expand GO service across Niagara.”
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