Updated: Region holds public meetings to share Initial Business Case for potential Cambridge to Union GO Service

August 01, 2025

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo has been working on an Initial Business Case to explore passenger rail service between Cambridge and Guelph, and further connect to Union Station via the Kitchener GO Line.

The Initial Business Case and conceptual design for the integration of GO service in Cambridge and Guelph, is nearing completion and furthers the 2021 Cambridge to Union GO Rail Feasibility Study.

Public Meetings

The project team is ready to share their highlights to date and asks residents to share their comments on the potential service and conceptual drawings. Join us for one of two meetings:

Live online meeting — March 19

Join us for a live virtual meeting via Zoom on March 19 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. We encourage you to register for this meeting in advance at www.engagewr.ca/cambridge-to-union-passenger-rail. Registration is not required, but when you register, you will receive reminders about the meeting the day before, and an hour before the start time to make sure you don’t miss it. We will post a recording of the presentation on the project page a few days following the meeting along with all the presentation materials. We hope that you’re able to join us for this exciting discussion.

In-person meetings — March 18 (Cambridge), March 21 (Guelph)

We’ll also share this information at two in-person meetings:

  • March 18, 6–8 p.m., Bowman Room, Cambridge City Hall. Presentation at 6:15 p.m.
  • March 21, 6–8 p.m., Main meeting room, Guelph City Hall. Presentation at 6:15 p.m.

Both in-person meetings will start with a brief presentation at 6:15 p.m., followed by an open house until 8 p.m. where you can ask questions of the Region’s project team.

The project team will present:

  • An overview of the project background including previous studies.
  • The process for developing an Initial Business Cases in alignment with the Metrolinx methodology and present highlights of results.
  • The Initial Business Case organization and conclusions.
  • The corridor and proposed stations visuals.
  • An opportunity to share comments and ask questions about the proposed rail service.

If you have any questions or require accommodation to join these meetings, please contact Oriana Aguas, Project Manager, at oaguas@regionofwaterloo.ca.