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Danforth Station Elevators Closed for 3 Months | Canada News
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Metrolinx is shutting down all three elevators at Danforth GO station for three months starting September 8th, citing major repairs — but the move leaves thousands of riders, especially those with accessibility needs, stranded. With only stairs to access two platforms and a southern entrance, commuters face real hardship, including pregnant riders and families with young children. While a ramp exists for one platform, the lack of alternatives makes the station nearly unusable. Metrolinx says doing all three elevators at once minimizes overall disruption, promising they’ll be back by late November — but advocates are furious, pointing to years of known accessibility gaps. The suggested workaround — hopping to Scarborough GO — adds 25 minutes to trips, exposing a glaring lack of backup options. Riders are demanding better planning and redundancy, questioning why this wasn’t prevented or mitigated before now.
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