GO Transit makes it easy to get to the CNE

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2010 /CNW/ - GO is pleased to run extra service to the CNE, starting Friday, August 20 until Labour Day on Monday, September 6, 2010. This extra train service will also be available for the Canadian International Air Show on the Labour Day weekend for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

To make it easier for passengers wanting to visit the EX, GO will once again be selling CNE tickets and passes at all Lakeshore GO stations and Union Station.

For this year's Warriors' Day Parade on Saturday, August 21, GO will offer free transportation for veterans and one companion. GO Transit values the sacrifice of our war veterans and it is an honour to recognize their valour. Veterans or family members are asked to please wear your medals, beret, uniform or something else that proudly identifies you. Immediate families of late veterans with an identifying piece may also ride free on that day.

For specific schedule information, visit the Schedules section or the special CNE webpage at gotransit.com. The public can also call 416.869.3200, 1.888.GET ON GO (438.6646), or 1.800.387.3652 TTY.

GO Transit is the Province of Ontario's interregional public transit system linking Toronto with the surrounding regions of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). GO carries nearly 55 million passengers a year in an extensive network of train and bus services that spans over 10,000 square kilometres. GO Transit is a division of Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario. Follow GO on Twitter and Facebook.

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