GO Train Derails Near Union Station, Delays Widespread

Toronto's busy morning commute ground to a halt on Monday after a GO Transit train derailed near Union Station, causing widespread delays across the regional rail network that are expected to persist into the evening rush hour.

The incident occurred around 8:16 a.m. when a slow-moving GO train departing Union Station encountered a problem with a track switch, leading the rear cars to come off the rails at low speed, according to Metrolinx, the provincial agency that operates GO Transit. No injuries were reported, and repair crews are on site working to address the issue. The derailed train remains in place, blocking signals and restricting train movements, which has ripple effects throughout the system. Metrolinx officials described the event as a signal malfunction that disabled the train west of the station, severely impacting service on all lines serving Canada's busiest rail hub.

Delays quickly escalated, with commuters facing waits of up to 60 minutes or more on GO lines in and out of Union Station. The disruption extended to the Union Pearson (UP) Express, the airport link between downtown Toronto and Pearson International Airport, which was temporarily suspended earlier...