Metrolinx is warning of an "alarming" increase in trespassing incidents around the company's rail corridors this summer, which in many cases have involved young people.According to a news release the transit agency issued Tuesday, there was a near miss on the train tracks in Niagara Falls involving a family with two young children last weekend.Then last week, a young man was spotted hopping onto the tracks at Bloor GO Station trying to catch a train, the news release reads.Two weeks ago, a Peel Police officer in the area of Lisgar GO Station in Mississauga saw two young women lying across the train tracks — apparently while taking photos for social media, Metrolinx says. Keep up with Metrolinx News features via email by clicking the Follow link at the top right-hand side of this page, or you can follow us as we post on social media. Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins told CP24 that the transit agency does typically see an uptick in fare evasion each fall as riders return from summer vacations, only to realize that there is no money left on their PRESTO cards.
"Metrolinx also says it has seen a significant increase in trespassing incidents around rail bridges.At one location in Mississauga (which the agency says it is not naming as to not encourage copycat behaviour) special constables have been called in more than 40 times for people jumping off the bridge into a river below.Those officers have given over 100 warnings and laid 15 charges, Metrolinx says.The maximum fine for incidents like these is $5,000. Fare evasion on GO Transit has nearly doubled in recent weeks, a phenomenon that Metrolinx is attributing to the return of riders who haven’t used the system for months. Leaders in the Jane-Finch neighbourhood say they’re outraged by news Metrolinx is scrapping plans to donate land for a community hub in their area, while opposition parties called on … September 1, 2020 / metrolinx Several recent incidents involving dangerous behaviour near GO train tracks is prompting a public reminder about the potentially deadly consequences.
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MORE Steve Weir, manager of GO Transit's Safety Operations, in a "Worst of all, when it involves the family of a young person. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Metrolinx increases GO Train service starting Labour Day weekend Transit agency also announces its changing majority of train times News Sep 04, 2020 by Joanna Lavoie Toronto.com.
"To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). They also say that riders can now purchase e-tickets online in advance of arriving at GO stations, an option that didn’t exist prior to the pandemic.
For that reason, the transit agency is encouraging customers to take advantage of a newly launched app that allows riders to reload their PRESTO cards wherever they may be. Metrolinx says that it believes the increase could be the result of many people returning to the system and forgetting to either load their Presto cards or tap on and off.
Some major service changes are coming to GO Transit schedules starting this weekend.
News Sep 01, 2020 by Sabrina Gamrot Mississauga News Metrolinx has seen an increase of people playing and hanging out on train tracks and rail bridges, especially in Mississauga. Lifestyle VIDEO
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