Updated: Person Struck by GO Train in Downtown Guelph

A GO train incident in the heart of Guelph has brought rail service to a standstill. With investigations underway, passengers are facing widespread disruptions and shifting travel plans.

Update: Guelph Police Service has confirmed the person struck by a GO train near Guelph Central Station on Tuesday afternoon has died from their injuries. Emergency crews, including officers and Metrolinx special constables, remained on scene as of approximately 5:25 p.m., with the train stopped just west of the platforms and police tape blocking access to the tracks. Train service in the area continues to be disrupted, with Metrolinx stating trains cannot move through the corridor until the investigation is complete, resulting in significant delays along with possible cancellations and service changes.

Original Story:

A person has been struck by a GO train at Guelph Central Station on Tuesday afternoon, according to Metrolinx.

Transit service in the area has been disrupted. Metrolinx stated trains cannot move through the corridor until a full investigation is completed, noting there will be significant delays, along with possible cancellations and service changes. The agency’s service updates page also described the impact as causing “minor delays.”

GO Transit has arranged shuttle buses for passengers travelling from Toronto toward Kitchener, with service running from Acton to complete the trip. Boarding is taking place on Eastern Street between Church Street and Mill Street, next to a parking lot.

An Ornge air ambulance helicopter has also been observed in the area near Royal City Park.

No further details about the individual or circumstances have been released.