Ontario Completes Construction of New Confederation GO Station
Announcement Overview
HAMILTON — The Ontario government has completed construction of the new Confederation GO Station in Hamilton, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in key infrastructure that will reduce gridlock and connect more people to jobs and housing. The new station will expand fast, reliable train service across the GO train network and generate nearly half a million more rides annually.
“Our government is investing in the largest transit expansion in North America to help families and workers get where they need to go, when they need to get there,” said Premier Doug Ford. “The opening of Confederation GO Station will be a game changer for residents in East Hamilton and Stoney Creek, while bringing much-needed relief to Burlington and West Harbour GO.”
Service at Confederation GO Station will begin October 27, 2025, with all existing trains to and from Niagara Falls stopping at the station. The new station features a fully accessible platform with canopies, bicycle racks, a pick-up/drop-off area and 148 parking spots.
“As Hamilton and Niagara continue to grow, our government is connecting families, commuters and businesses across the Greater Golden Horseshoe to transit they can rely on every day,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By opening Confederation GO Station with enhanced train service across the region, we’re making transit faster and easier, driving economic growth and protecting Ontario.”
Confederation GO Station is part of GO Transit’s Niagara Extension project, expanding GO train service to Hamilton and the Niagara Region, benefitting local commuters and visitors to one of Canada’s top tourist destinations.
“Confederation GO Station is about more than just building a station — it’s about building connections,” said Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton. “For Hamiltonians, it means shorter commutes, affordable and sustainable travel, and better access to work, school and healthcare. For visitors, it means easier access to discover everything that makes Hamilton such a vibrant community. I want to thank Premier Ford, Minister Sarkaria and Minister Lumsden for working with the City of Hamilton to expand transit access and create new opportunities across our region.”
In addition, the province is increasing train service across the GO network with enhanced service on the Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Barrie and Stouffville lines, starting October 27, 2025.
Quick Facts
Confederation GO Station is located near the Queen Elizabeth Way and Centennial Parkway North in Hamilton and has been serving GO bus route 12 since 2019 and route 11 since 2021.
In April, the province completed upgrades at Hamilton’s West Harbour GO Station. These upgrades offered more than 250,000 commuters in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines more convenient transit options, saving them 15 minutes per round trip.
Including these changes, GO Transit has added 64 new weekly rail trips across the network since April to support increased commuter demand, including:
Some Lakeshore West trips to and from West Harbour GO Station extended to serve Confederation GO
13 weekday trips and 15 weekend trips serving Confederation GO Station
Six weekday trips extended from Oakville to Appleby GO Station
New weekday peak period trips on Lakeshore East (Oshawa and Whitby), Barrie (Aurora), and Stouffville (Unionville) corridors
These improvements are timed to coincide with the opening of Confederation GO Station, enhancing connectivity across Hamilton and the Niagara Region.
The new station features:
A fully accessible heated island platform with weather-protective canopies
A pedestrian tunnel for easier platform access
A pick-up/drop-off area with space for 15 vehicles
148 new parking spots
Direct pedestrian stair access from the platform to Centennial Parkway
Quotes
“The opening of the new Confederation GO station is a milestone for Hamilton. Our government is delivering the transit options families have been asking for — reliable service that connects people to jobs, housing and opportunities across Hamilton and Niagara. This station will reduce gridlock, make the daily commute easier and strengthen our growing community for years to come.”
– Monica Ciriello
MPP, Hamilton Mountain“Under the leadership of Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria, our government is getting it done for residents of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek with the opening of the Confederation GO station. This is the latest example of our commitment to delivering the largest transit expansion in North American history, bringing reliable and convenient public transit to our community that will help commuters spend less time in traffic, and more time with their friends and family.”
– Neil Lumsden
MPP, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek“The opening of Confederation GO Station marks an important milestone — it’s the first new GO station to open in four years, with more stations soon to follow. These investments are part of a broader transformation across the region, with major construction also underway at key future hubs like East Harbour and Woodbine GO. With new stations and expanded rush hour GO rail service, we’re connecting people with faster, more reliable access to work, school and opportunity. People across our region rely on GO Transit every day to reliably connect them to the places that matter most — and these service enhancements make those journeys even easier.”
– Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx“On behalf of TRACCS and its members, we are delighted to see the growth of the GO network as it expands across the region, connecting municipalities along the Golden Horseshoe. These investments are integral to maintaining our competitiveness and being one of the greatest places in the world to live, work, play and visit. TRACCS and its members support these projects, by bringing innovation, safety expertise and commitment to ensure their ongoing success. We look forward to celebrating more openings of transit infrastructure in the near future.”
– Mark Salsberg
Chairperson, Transit Rail Association for Canadian Contractors, Maintainers, Operators and Standards (TRACCS)“The opening of the new Confederation GO Station is excellent news for our growing region. We commend the Government of Ontario for its continued commitment to expanding transit capacity and building a more efficient, connected and resilient transportation network across the province. This critical piece of transit infrastructure will play a vital role in reducing gridlock, supporting economic growth and improving access to jobs and housing throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
– Nadia Todorova
Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)“Ontario’s continued investment in transit is building the backbone for stronger, more resilient communities across Hamilton, Niagara and the GTHA. Confederation GO will deliver lasting benefits in mobility, sustainability and economic opportunity for the entire region. CUTA commends Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria for recognizing the essential role of transit in shaping the region’s future.”
– Marco D’Angelo
President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)“Public transit is about more than moving people — it’s about affordability, opportunity and building thriving communities. OPTA is encouraged to see Ontario’s commitment to these priorities and is proud to support Premier Ford’s vision of a more connected future for the province.”
– Karen Cameron
CEO, Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA)
Additional Information
Beginning Nov. 1, weekend service to Niagara Falls will increase, with eight trips on Saturdays and Sundays — making weekend travel more consistent and flexible.
Travel tips and fare options
Train sizes may change across the network. Check platform screens for coach counts and give yourself extra time to board.Schedules have changed for many services. Details will be available in early October.PRESTO is now available in Apple and Google Wallet. You can also tap your credit or debit card to pay your fare.Ontario’s One Fare program allows seamless transfers between GO Transit and local transit systems.
