Riders of the GO Transit Lakeshore East line may experience delays after a Via Rail train travelling along the rail corridor collided with a sidewalk snowplow in Scarborough 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.”
Staff with Metrolinx, the provincial transportation agency that oversees GO Transit, issued a statement in response to the crash that said confirmed the crash happened approaching Guildwood station.
“Emergency personnel are on the scene. GO trains will be delayed travelling through the area. Customers should expect delays, modifications and possible cancellations as we work to get trains moving again.”
Officers closed Scarborough Golf Club Road between Confederation Drive and Dale Avenue for the investigation.
Click here for the latest information from GO Transit on specific train trip delays.
COLLISION:
Scarborough Golf Club Rd & Kingston Rd area
1:56 pm
-reports of a collision involving a train and a snowplow
-police on scene
-no injuries reported at this time
ROAD CLOSURES:
-Scarborough Golf Club Rd is closed between Dale Ave and Confederation Dr
-use alternate…— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 15, 2026
The crash happened at a Scarborough Golf Club Road rail crossing before 2 p.m. on Thursday. Local
Riders of the GO Transit Lakeshore East line may experience delays after a Via Rail train travelling along the rail corridor collided with a sidewalk snowplow in Scarborough 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.”
Staff with Metrolinx, the provincial transportation agency that oversees GO Transit, issued a statement in response to the crash that said confirmed the crash happened approaching Guildwood station.
“Emergency personnel are on the scene. GO trains will be delayed travelling through the area. Customers should expect delays, modifications and possible cancellations as we work to get trains moving again.”
Officers closed Scarborough Golf Club Road between Confederation Drive and Dale Avenue for the investigation.
Click here for the latest information from GO Transit on specific train trip delays.
COLLISION:
Scarborough Golf Club Rd & Kingston Rd area
1:56 pm
-reports of a collision involving a train and a snowplow
-police on scene
-no injuries reported at this time
ROAD CLOSURES:
-Scarborough Golf Club Rd is closed between Dale Ave and Confederation Dr
-use alternate…— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 15, 2026