Aurora Go Station Platform 2 — Attraction in Aurora

I live in Aurora and have been taking GO transit for the past 6 years to get to school downtown. I am giving this review based on recent changes they have made that replaced weekend bus service with train service.

That sounds great on paper, doesn't it? Connected city blah blah blah. What no one seems to realize is that for you to take the bus downtown on a Saturday or Sunday takes 35 minutes from Aurora. Taking the train takes 70 minutes. Furthermore, buses used to run every 30 minutes. Now trains run every 90 minutes.

Coming back in the evenings on weekends is even better! There is "train traffic" so your previously 35 minute commute becomes 2 hours! Yippe! Also, there are literally NO connecting buses from the GO Station in Aurora on the weekends to other parts of town. So enjoy your $20 cab ride or your hour-long walk in the cold and dark.

Seriously disappointed with the direction that this company has taken with regards to raising fares in order to fund weekend train service which, at best, is a PR move. Contrary to what GO transit seems to think, I am not trying to get downtown on the weekends "for concerts and other fun activities". I need service that is timely, reliable and well-connected to other forms of transportation, since I use it for...

This might surprise some people, but I actually prefer the Aurora GO Station over Union Station—and here’s why. The Aurora station has a much safer and calmer atmosphere. It’s clean, well-maintained, and there are plenty of benches for passengers to sit and wait comfortably. When I last visited, there was some construction happening as we were preparing for a school trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Despite that, the station still looked great. I really like the building’s design—it has a charming, old-fashioned look that reminds me of a classic, retro-style train station. One thing I especially appreciate is that the train horns are still in use here. It might seem like a small detail, but it’s actually very important for safety. The horns ensure that people stay alert, especially near the tracks, and help prevent accidents. Overall, Aurora GO Station is a clean, safe, and welcoming place to travel through. It might not be as big or busy as Union Station, but that’s part of what makes it such a...

Really, just reiterating what's already been said about the parking.

When we moved to Aurora less than 5 years ago, one of our deciding factors in choosing a location was the proximity to the train station. At that time, all 5 levels were available and the train was rush hour only. There was some minimal trouble finding parking for the very last train in the morning, but otherwise it wasn't an issue.

GO has now extended train service to Aurora, which is wonderful. More trains, available all day and weekends, rather than just the rush hour service. This would be very convenient, except that concurrently to this, they've restricted the parking to a single level and very minimal outdoor parking. I arrive at 6 am and the outdoor parking is full, with just over 100 spots remaining indoors. The remaining spots are filled well before 7 am.

In a nutshell: added a day's worth of trains, but have made it nearly impossible for people to access them.

This...