By Gazette Staff
March 19th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
There are few public agencies that have attracted as much scrutiny, criticism, and outright ridicule in recent months as Metrolinx. Created in 2006, Metrolinx is the provincial agency responsible for improving, integrating, and operating transportation across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Its responsibilities are vast: GO Transit, UP Express, the PRESTO fare system, and the construction and management of multiple light rail and subway projects.
Yet despite its mandate and resources, Metrolinx’s recent performance suggests an organization struggling to deliver even basic reliability.
Derailment on track-age at Union Station disrupted service for more than three days. GO uses the tracks but does not handle the maintenance.
Focus Burlington has done a good piece on problems at the Board and management levels. Worth a read.
The Gazette focuses on when the trains are going to be late and where the hold ups are.
Link to the Focus Burlington Focus piece is HERE
