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Northlander revival gains steam as Ontario releases proposed train times
The proposed Northlander schedule includes 13 stops over 740 km and follows upgrades like a new Timmins terminal and a $5.7 million bypass to reduce travel time.
- This month Ontario Northland released a proposed timetable targeting a 2026 restart, with southbound trains leaving Timmins at 12:15 a.m. and northbound service departing Toronto's Union Station at 6:30 p.m.
- Construction crews began work in July on the Timmins‑Porcupine Station, while track and infrastructure upgrades continued throughout the year and a $5.7M North Bay Rail Yard bypass was completed.
- Ontario Northland CEO Chad Evans said the final timeline depends on new train sets expected early 2026, which will undergo several months of testing before launch, and Timmins‑Porcupine station will include accessible platforms and washrooms.
- Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said restoring rail supports economic growth and connectivity, while provincial officials noted ticket prices have not been announced and phased station construction allows early service.
- The proposed schedule caps a year of progress on a project years in the making, with early work focused on platforms, parking and waiting areas plus possible temporary facilities.
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Proposed Northlander train schedule released with stops in Washago, Muskoka
The Northlander passenger train will leave the station sometime in 2026. Ontario Northland has released a tentative service schedule for passenger service between Toronto and Timmins, a journey of 740 kilometres. There will be 16 stops, including in Washago, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Huntsville. Passengers can make a rail connection to Cochrane. Ontario Northland has said ticket prices will be determined closer to the launch of service. 🎧 …
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