The Ontario government has announced the completion of construction of the new Confederation GO Station in Hamilton.

The new station is expected to expand fast, reliable train service across the GO train network and generate nearly half a million more rides annually.

“Our government is investing in the largest transit expansion in North America to help families and workers get where they need to go, when they need to get there,” said Premier Doug Ford. “The opening of Confederation GO Station will be a game changer for residents in East Hamilton and Stoney Creek, while bringing much-needed relief to Burlington and West Harbour GO.”

Service at Confederation GO Station will begin on October 27, with all existing trains to and from Niagara Falls stopping at the station. The new station features a fully accessible platform with canopies, bicycle racks, a pick-up/drop-off area and 148 parking spots.

"The opening of Confederation GO Station marks an important milestone – it's the first new GO station to open in four years," said Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay.

A construction team led by EllisDon broke ground on the station in 2018, with officials from Metrolinx and Queen's Park saying it would open the next year. Progress, however, was delayed by negotiations between officials and the Canadian National Railway, which controls many of the rails that run into Hamilton, including the one that runs between the city centre and Confederation Station. 

The station is located near the Queen Elizabeth Way and Centennial Parkway North in Hamilton and has been serving GO bus route 12 since 2019 and route 11 since 2021.

In April, the province completed upgrades at Hamilton’s West Harbour GO Station. These upgrades offered more than 250,000 commuters in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines more convenient transit options, saving them 15 minutes per round trip.

These improvements are timed to coincide with the opening of Confederation GO Station, enhancing connectivity across Hamilton and the Niagara Region.

The province is also increasing train service across the GO network with enhanced service on the Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Barrie and Stouffville lines, starting October 27.