Construction is officially underway on the new Lincolnville GO Station in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Markham-Stouffville MPP Paul Calandra announced the start of construction on December 4.

Pedestrian traffic flow at the station has been complicated since 2008 by the fact that the GO station shares a space with a layover facility. The broader construction project calls for the station to be separated from the layover facility. Doing so is expected to significantly improve the passenger experience, and is a first step toward boosting the frequency of GO train service along the Stouffville line.

“Residents consistently tell me that improved transit options are one of their highest priorities,” said Calandra. “By relocating our existing GO station and building a new and improved one at the Tenth Line site, we are ensuring that passengers will no longer have to cross the tracks to access the station and prioritizing the safety and well-being of the people of Whitchurch-Stouffville.”

The new Lincolnville GO Station will feature better station access including: a bus loop to connect GO Transit customers with local transit options, a passenger pick-up and drop-off area adjacent to the platform, and parking spaces for 673 vehicles.

The new station building will replace the temporary platforms within the layover facility, where Metrolinx stores and maintains GO trains – ultimately improving customer safety and experience. In addition, a new platform will be constructed with a snow melting system to make it safer and easier to maintain during the winter months.

Metrolinx has also added three new train layover tracks at Lincolnville, increasing from seven to 10, to accommodate more trains and more GO service on the Stouffville line.

“The new Lincolnville GO Station will deliver a more pleasant and reliable transit experience for riders in the near future,” said MPP Calandra. “The improved design will make it easier for customers to catch their bus or train and help get our local passengers to the places they need to be faster and safer.”

Construction is expected to be complete in 2022.