GO Transit delayed after Via Rail train, sidewalk snowplow crash in Scarborough
Posted January 15, 2026 3:19 pm.
Last Updated January 16, 2026 5:32 am.
Riders of the GO Transit Lakeshore East experienced delays after a Via Rail train travelling along the rail corridor collided with a sidewalk snowplow in Scarborough on Thursday afternoon.
According to an update on the Toronto Police Service X account, the incident happened on Scarborough Golf Club Road north of Kingston Road just before 2 p.m.
The circumstances leading up to the crash weren’t immediately clear, but a statement issued by Via Rail said the train was heading to Ottawa from Toronto.
It said there were more than 200 passengers on the train at the time. Authorities said there weren’t reports of anyone being physically injured as a result.
“A total delay of approximately three to four hours is expected for train 644. Additional delays of between 30 minutes and one hour and 30 minutes are also expected for trains 44, 63, 43, 65, and 66. Compensation measures are being provided in accordance with VIA Rail policy,” the statement said.
“Via Rail acknowledges that this situation, which is beyond our control, has impacted the travel plans of our customers, and we apologize for the inconvenience.”
Metrolinx staff, the provincial transportation agency that oversees GO Transit, issued a statement confirming the crash occurred while approaching Guildwood station.
“Emergency personnel are on the scene. GO trains will be delayed while travelling through the area. Customers should expect delays, modifications and possible cancellations as we work to get trains moving again.”
A City of Toronto spokesperson said officials were grateful that no injuries were sustained in the collision.
“The City of Toronto is aware of an incident [Thursday] where a Via Rail train clipped a City-contracted snowplow near Scarborough Golf Club Road, resulting in a temporary disruption to train services,” the City spokesperson said. We are… working with our contractor to review and understand what happened to prevent future incidents.”
Officers closed Scarborough Golf Club Road between Confederation Drive and Dale Avenue for the investigation. The area has since been cleared.
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