‘Regular police presence’ expected at Toronto’s Union Station
· Toronto Sun
Travellers can expect more law enforcement at Toronto’s Union Station in an effort to ramp up safety.
Safety concerns continue to be an issue for riders, and Metrolinx announced Monday it is taking extra steps to reassure riders — by adding more police officers to monitor the city’s busiest transportation hub.
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The paid-duty officers will work alongside the transit agency’s special constables to “strengthen coordination, lower response times and ensure quicker interventions when needed,” the news release said.
“Metrolinx special constables receive provincially mandated training aligned to Ontario Police College standards, with specialized transit and de‑escalation training to handle complex situations safely and professionally,” the agency added.
And it appears to only be the beginning as Metrolinx said it plans to hire more officers “to strengthen the frontline presence across the system” ahead of the busy summer season, and as more people head into the city for events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“As we prepare for an unprecedented surge of riders — more than half a million additional GO and UP Express customers during the World Cup alone — safety remains our top priority,” Metrolinx president and CEO Michael Lindsay said in a statement.
“Enhanced Transit Safety Officer coverage and increased police presence are all part of the comprehensive planning we’ve been doing for months to ensure every rider, whether they’re heading to a match, a concert or their daily commute, feels confident on our system.”
Customer protection officers and other transit workers will also be equipped with body-worn cameras.
The body-cams come after in-vehicle dash-cameras were installed across the GO Transit and UP Express network.