On Thursday afternoon, riders of the GO Transit Lakeshore East faced significant delays following an incident involving a Via Rail train and a sidewalk snowplow in Scarborough. The collision occurred on Scarborough Golf Club Road, just north of Kingston Road, shortly before 2 p.m. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash.
According to a statement from Via Rail, the train involved was en route to Ottawa from Toronto and was carrying over 200 passengers at the time of the collision. Fortunately, there have been no reports of physical injuries as a result of the crash. However, the incident has caused substantial disruptions to train services in the area.
The delay for train 644 is expected to last approximately three to four hours, while additional delays ranging from 30 minutes to one hour and 30 minutes are anticipated for trains 44, 63, 43, 65, and 66. In response to the disruptions, Via Rail has announced that compensation measures will be provided in accordance with their policy for affected travelers.
Via Rail expressed its apologies to customers affected by the incident, acknowledging that the situation is beyond their control and has impacted travel plans. Metrolinx, the provincial transportation agency overseeing GO Transit, also released a statement confirming that the incident occurred as trains approached Guildwood station. Emergency personnel were quickly dispatched to the scene, and the agency warned passengers to expect delays, changes to service, and possible cancellations as efforts to resume train operations were underway.
In the aftermath of the collision, police closed Scarborough Golf Club Road between Confederation Drive and Dale Avenue to facilitate an investigation. The area was later cleared, allowing for a return to typical traffic conditions. Updates on train delays can be found on the GO Transit website, providing further assistance to travelers navigating the affected routes.
COLLISION:
Scarborough Golf Club Rd & Kingston Rd area
1:56 pm
-reports of a collision involving a train and a snowplow
-police on scene
-no injuries reported at this time
ROAD CLOSURES:
-Scarborough Golf Club Rd is closed between Dale Ave and Confederation Dr
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Overall, the crash illustrates the complexities and risks involved in rail operations, particularly during adverse weather conditions. The ongoing investigation will likely shed more light on how the accident occurred and what measures can be adopted to prevent similar incidents in the future.
