Journeys in Durham Region will become easier for passengers with the official opening of a new station building at Oshawa GO Station. The new station building is designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for sustainability.
Construction on the new station building and other improvements began in 2015. Work will continue at Oshawa GO Station until spring 2018, including the demolition of the old station building. The construction cost for this project is USD 14 million, funded by Ontario and VIA Rail, which contributed USD 4.3 million to the project.
Upgrades include a modern ticketing counter and waiting area, bigger public washrooms and, once complete, a canopy to connect the new station building with the VIA pedestrian bridge, which will protect passengers from the elements. Changes to the parking area, bike racks, and “kiss and ride” lot will also make it easier for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to access the station.
The new station building is part of the largest rail project in Canada as Ontario transforms GO from a commuter transit system to a regional rapid transit system. Oshawa GO Station is a shared facility with VIA Rail, and is the eastern-most point on the GO Rail network. The station accounts for 16 per cent of the total ridership on the Lakeshore East line, with over 7,850 passengers daily.
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