Question about the GoTrain

[bobbings]

Hey guys,

I will be starting my full time job down by University and King on Tuesday. My form of transportation is to drive to the Unionville Go Station or the Bullock one in Markham and then take the train down to Union.

My question is how accurate is the train schedule that is posted on their website?
(http://gotransit.ca/publicroot/en/PDF/Quicktables/UNION/CurrentBoard/UVGO.pdf)

Also, if I get off at Union Station, is there an underground pass that can lead me to St. Andrew station because my office is right by it.

Can I use the monthly pass at Bullock or Unionville interchangeably because the cost is the same?

First day working downtown so I don't want to be late. I'll be leaving extra early to try it out but I would like some input from those who go the same way to work.

Any other things to watch out for? Thanks in advance!

[15-20_God]

My question is how accurate is the train schedule that is posted on their website?
(http://gotransit.ca/publicroot/en/PDF/Quicktables/UNION/CurrentBoard/UVGO.pdf)

its pretty accurate provided they don't have any delays ie. signal problems, door problems, etc.

Also, if I get off at Union Station, is there an underground pass that can lead me to St. Andrew station because my office is right by it.

being your first day it may be easier to navigate to your location via surface streets. plus its summer. The PATH systems does take you from union to St. Andrew but I wouldn't try it on your first day if you're pressed for time. its easy to get lost. better to try it after work.

Can I use the monthly pass at Bullock or Unionville interchangeably because the cost is the same?

technically you're not suppose to.

[Rishi]

Do NOT attempt to navigate PATH from Union to St. Andrew on your first morning. It's a fairly convoluted route if you're not familiar with the area. Go scout it out on lunch or something.

[desi_eng]

Here's a link (http://www.toronto.ca/path/) to a map you might want to print out or at least have a look at before venturing down there. Note: They also have these maps posted in different areas in the PATH, just in case you get lost, which I'm sure a lot of ppl do.

I would say don't even try at out at lunch, wait til after work, lol.
It's really easy to get mixed up down there.

[molala]

From years of riding on the Stouffville line, I can tell you that line is pretty punctual with their schdule....

I don't know about the interchageable pass part because I usually buy 10 rides...but I woul suggest you to hop on from Centennial instead of Unionville...the Unionville station is VERY VERY crowded and you have to be there early to find a parking spot..

sorry..don't know about the St.Andrew part, but I do agree with some posters that the Path is very very confusing....I gave up after trying for three days and use the streets rain or shine!

[desi_eng]

From years of riding on the Stouffville line, I can tell you that line is pretty punctual with their schdule....

I don't know about the interchageable pass part because I usually buy 10 rides...but I woul suggest you to hop on from Centennial instead of Unionville...the Unionville station is VERY VERY crowded and you have to be there early to find a parking spot..

sorry..don't know about the St.Andrew part, but I do agree with some posters that the Path is very very confusing....I gave up after trying for three days and use the streets rain or shine!

Lol, it ain't that confusing. Where do you have to go, maybe I can draw it on map and send you the directions (if I have time)

[gei]

I will be starting my full time job down by University and King on Tuesday. My form of transportation is to drive to the Unionville Go Station or the Bullock one in Markham and then take the train down to Union.
Congrats, and welcome to the wonderful world of commuting.

My question is how accurate is the train schedule that is posted on their website?
Usually quite accurate on a daily basis. The big delays come in winter during major storms and such.

Also, if I get off at Union Station, is there an underground pass that can lead me to St. Andrew station because my office is right by it.
Yes you can definitely get to St. Andrew from Union Station undergroud via the PATH... I do it all the time. However as others have said you're better off walking above ground at first as it's very easy to get lost down there. Save the PATH for when it's raining or cold. It's faster above ground anyway.

[molala]

Lol, it ain't that confusing. Where do you have to go, maybe I can draw it on map and send you the directions (if I have time)

thanks..but it's ok..my friend uses the Path and we arrive at the same time...

Congrats, and welcome to the wonderful world of commuting.


Usually quite accurate on a daily basis. The big delays come in winter during major storms and such.


Yes you can definitely get to St. Andrew from Union Station undergroud via the PATH... I do it all the time. However as others have said you're better off walking above ground at first as it's very easy to get lost down there. Save the PATH for when it's raining or cold. It's faster above ground anyway.

believe it or not..i actually never experience any big delays during the winter storm days from the Stouffville line

[king_george]

I just saw this..finally something I can answer :)


Can I use the monthly pass at Bullock or Unionville interchangeably because the cost is the same?

GO fares are calculated by zones, not price.
http://gotransit.com/public/en/fares/HOWFARESWORK.HTM#train
Check with a station attendant to see if you can do that. I'm not at work so I don't have access to the zone tables.
You can however use the pass between any two stations between your start and end according to the zones. If you have a pass for Pickering to Union you can get on and off at any station between Pickering and Union on a train or bus.


First day working downtown so I don't want to be late. I'll be leaving extra early to try it out but I would like some input from those who go the same way to work.

Any other things to watch out for? Thanks in advance!
Watch out for scammers, pickpockets and thieves at Union. :( They love rush hour traffic.

I'll see if I can find the stats but the Stouffville line is the best in on-time percentages.

[twotterdhc6]

Unionville station and Hwy 7/Bullock are both in zone 71. So, the definite answer is YES, you can board from either station, or any other station in between the two zones.

Mind you, Hwy 7/Bullock is just an on street bus stop, so it is not being served during rush hour (only trains run during the rush hour).

[molala]

Unionville station and Hwy 7/Bullock are both in zone 71. So, the definite answer is YES, you can board from either station, or any other station in between the two zones.

Mind you, Hwy 7/Bullock is just an on street bus stop, so it is not being served during rush hour (only trains run during the rush hour).

so is the entire Stouffville line...but centennial station is right beside it...

[cq358]

Buy the GTA pass, both GO ,TTC,VIVA honors it

[molala]

Buy the GTA pass, both GO ,TTC,VIVA honors it

GO doesn't honors GTA pass...if they do..they'll go out of business...

[king_george]

Buy the GTA pass, both GO ,TTC,VIVA honors it

Nope. It's not good on the GO at all.

http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/fares.htm#gta

The TTC and GO do not have any fare agreements yet. GO is currently testing the PRESTO pass, but only on certain lines.

Other local transit companies will offer a discount fare to the nearest GO station if you have a valid ticket.

[DeltasInTheSky]

On the topic of GO Transit. Has anyone seen the TVs they have on certain lines/trains? I think they play a news stream all the time, that's it. Wonder when Milton will get that.

[king_george]

On the topic of GO Transit. Has anyone seen the TVs they have on certain lines/trains? I think they play a news stream all the time, that's it. Wonder when Milton will get that.

As soon as the bugs are worked out on the current system. They play Global News on a continuous loop but the sound is not very dependable and the content is quite limited right now. You need an FM receiver to get sound.

Seems most of the commercials now are for Xtreme competitions showing the same events again and again and again.....

The cool project we are working on now is a web page for a mobile device that displays the physical location of the trains on the system on a graphic of the system, the minutes late late if needed and the time till the next stop.

Hopefully by the new year...

[twotterdhc6]

Those flashing images from the monitors would certainly make it a lot more challenging to nap on the train... but whatever, I rarely take the train now that I work in the same city where I live :)