ONR announces no trains during G8/G20 Summit

Ontario Northland
News Release

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Ontario Northland wishes to advise its passengers that it will modify its Northlander train schedule between North Bay and Toronto during the core G20 Summit dates, from June 24 to 28, 2010.

Due to Union Station's proximity to the main G20 meeting location, Ontario Northland anticipates major downtown Toronto traffic congestion, not only making access for customers very difficult but also, limiting the availability of customer services. In order to ensure that passengers continue to have access to transportation solutions between Cochrane and Toronto, the Northlander train will be replaced by highway motor coach between North Bay and Toronto from June 24 to 28, 2010 at the noted times. Regular Northlander train service will continue between Cochrane and North Bay.

Thursday, June 24
Toronto to North Bay Regular Northlander train service
North Bay to Toronto Motor coach to depart North Bay at 1:35 pm and arrive in Toronto at 7:15 pm

Friday, June 25
Toronto to North Bay Motor coach to depart Toronto at 8:40 am and arrive in North Bay at 1:50 pm
North Bay to Toronto Motor coach to depart North Bay at 1:35 pm and arrive in Toronto at 7:15 pm

Saturday, June 26
No scheduled train service

Sunday, June 27
Toronto to North Bay Motor coach to depart Toronto at 8:40 am and arrive in North Bay at 1:50 pm
North Bay to Toronto Motor coach to depart North Bay at 1:35 pm and arrive in Toronto at 7:15 pm

Monday, June 28
Toronto to North Bay Motor Coach to depart Toronto at 8:40 am and arrive in North Bay at 1:50 pm
North Bay to Toronto Regular Northlander train service


The replacement motor coach service will follow the regular Northlander timetable and will stop at all Northlander stations between North Bay and Toronto, with the exception of Toronto's Union Station and the Huntsville Train Station.

Passengers travelling into and out of downtown Toronto may access Ontario Northland's services at the Toronto Metro Coach Terminal, located at 610 Bay Street.

Passengers wishing to travel into and out of Huntsville may access Ontario Northland's services at Huntsville Travel, located at 77 Centre Street North.

In addition, Ontario Northland's regularly scheduled motor coach services will continue to operate throughout the Summit.

Customers are encouraged to contact their local Ontario Northland station or agency, or to call 1.800.461.8558/TTY: 1.866.472.3865 for additional information or clarification.

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