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king10 · #1 Posted **Jul 13, 2015, 12:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Well, that's probably based on the limited service being provided, and may not account for potential future growth. And this station is all about future GO growth, IMO.

It would be interesting to see the numbers for the GO Centre on Hunter, to provide a Hamilton-specific comparison. I bet that station doesn't look great either compared to the other Lakeshore West stations that have all-day service (though adding bus passengers may balance things more).

It still makes way more sense in terms of travel time for many Toronto-bound commuters in Hamilton and points eastward throughout Niagara to drive to Aldershot, Burlington, or Appleby. But that may change over time.

Should change with high speed rail and upgraded tracks decreasing train times.

Dwils01 · #2 Posted **Oct 19, 2015, 3:41 AM**

West Harbour GO Station from October 8th.

Picture by me.

thmx · #3 Posted **Nov 18, 2015, 4:45 AM**

West Harbour GO Station - 11/16/15 by Joe, on Flickr

Bay Street Bridge - West Harbour GO Station - 11/16/15 by Joe, on Flickr

West Harbour GO Station - 11/16/15 by Joe, on Flickr

Windown Screening - West Harbour GO Station Construction - 11/16/15 by Joe, on Flickr

View of former CN Station from West Harbour GO Station Plaza - 11/16/15 by Joe, on Flickr

lucasmascotto · #4 Posted **Jul 9, 2015, 3:40 PM**

First commuters ride GO from Hamilton's new West Harbour station
(CBC Hamilton: Thursday, July 09, 2015)

Hamilton's new West Harbour GO Station officially opened for business Thursday morning, as commuters headed towards Toronto for the first time from the new station.

There were more construction workers there than passengers, as workers scramble to finish the new station in time for the Pan Am Games starting this week.

Though work is still ongoing, commuters Mark Turnbull and Amy Yang said they were very happy with what they saw.

"It's gorgeous. I'm very impressed that this is in Hamilton," Turnbull said. "We live around the corner, and one of the main reasons we moved here was this train station."

Metrolinx spokesperson Vanessa Barrasa estimated that about 20 people boarded each train Thursday morning.

"Like any new service, it builds over time," she said. Plus, people are set in their routines and not everyone knows about the new station, she added.

"But, as the community grows, so will ridership."

July 9 marks the first day of trains leaving Hamilton for Union in the morning, at 6:16 a.m. and 6:46 a.m., and headed back at night, leaving Toronto at 4:47 and 5:23 p.m.

More trains will leave to get GTA commuters to Hamilton for Pan Am soccer games.

realcity · #5 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 2:41 AM**

Will the parking garage actually ever get built? as promised. They have trees still in their planter boxes, not planted... they will be dead before PanAm is done. Crushed stone for walkways. I love this station and location, but let's hope they make it a diamond.

LikeHamilton · #6 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by realcity

Will the parking garage actually ever get built?

Its 3/4 built.

LikeHamilton · #7 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 3:35 AM**

Go West Harbour Station Schedule

Effective July 11

Stopping at all stations from West Harbour to Union Station

06:16 Regular Service
06:16 Regular Service
14:32 PanAm Service
17:02 PanAm Service
17:32 PanAm Service
21:32 PanAm Service
00:02 PanAm Service
00:32 PanAm Service

Stopping at all stations from Union Station to West Harbour

08:50 PanAm Service
09:20 PanAm Service
12:20 PanAm Service
15:50 PanAm Service
16:20 PanAm Service
17:59 Regular Service
18:35 Regular Service
19:20 PanAm Service

interr0bangr · #8 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 12:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

Go West Harbour Station Schedule

Effective July 11

Stopping at all stations from West Harbour to Union Station

06:16 Regular Service
06:16 Regular Service
14:32 PanAm Service
17:02 PanAm Service
17:32 PanAm Service
21:32 PanAm Service
00:02 PanAm Service
00:32 PanAm Service

Stopping at all stations from Union Station to West Harbour

08:50 PanAm Service
09:20 PanAm Service
12:20 PanAm Service
15:50 PanAm Service
16:20 PanAm Service
17:59 Regular Service
18:35 Regular Service
19:20 PanAm Service

Whoa, so we're getting more regular trips already?

I took the 5:23PM home from Union last night. Will be my go to train now as it's about 10-15 mins faster than it would typically take me on the 5:00PM.

king10 · #9 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 1:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by interr0bangr

Whoa, so we're getting more regular trips already?

I took the 5:23PM home from Union last night. Will be my go to train now as it's about 10-15 mins faster than it would typically take me on the 5:00PM.

I see 4 daily regular trips. Isn't that has always been the plan to start?

interr0bangr · #10 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 1:39 PM**

Maybe I'm just confused. I guess the times listed there are the arrival times at West Harbour instead of the departure times from Union, which is a weird way of listing it.

matt602 · #11 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 1:55 PM**

That service is also just for the Pan Am games events. Once that's over, it's going back to the regular 4 trains a day.

interr0bangr · #12 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 2:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by matt602

That service is also just for the Pan Am games events. Once that's over, it's going back to the regular 4 trains a day.

Right, I just saw
17:59 Regular Service
18:35 Regular Service
and assumed those were Union departure times, not Hamilton arrival times. My bad.

mattgrande · #13 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 2:19 PM**

I've gotta to to Toronto this weekend, but leaving West Harbour at 6:16 is way too early, and 2:32 is way too late. Looks like I'm taking the bus to Aldershot from Hunter St again...

davidcappi · #14 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 5:21 PM**

Or you could take an express bus from Hunter Street to Union

mattgrande · #15 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 5:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by davidcappi

Or you could take an express bus from Hunter Street to Union

Going to Exhibition. I guess I could go to Union and backtrack, though... Might be faster with the HOV lanes.

davidcappi · #16 Posted **Jul 10, 2015, 5:58 PM**

It'll 100% be faster. The express bus flies down there, and to get to exhibition from union isn't a big trek at all

sonysnob · #17 Posted **Jul 13, 2015, 12:25 AM**

It'd be nice if the new West Harbour GO station spurred some transit-centric development in that part of town and led to some new development and gentrification. Despite the heavy industry, the area has potential.

Beedok · #18 Posted **Jul 13, 2015, 2:36 AM**

Well the harbour area itself is getting loads of plans.

thmx · #19 Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 1:53 PM**

West Harbour GO, Hamilton by Vic Gedris, on Flickr

West Harbour GO, Hamilton by mainstreetwest, on Instagram

West Harbour GO, Hamilton by melissm07, on Instagram

Beedok · #20 Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 2:46 PM**

How did they manage such a huge improvement from the last round of photos? It looks basically finished now.