Man hit and killed by Niagara Falls GO train bound for Toronto

A GO train travelling from Niagara Falls to Toronto’s Union Station has been cancelled after a man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday.

Emergency crews responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. to the area of Merritt and Walnut streets near the St. Catharines GO Train station.

A spokesperson for Niagara EMS says the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lakeshore West train departed from the Niagara Falls GO Train station at 1:09 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Union Station at 3:27 p.m.

It says train service cannot resume until the investigation is complete.

Emergency crews and investigators are currently at the scene.

A spokesperson for Metrolinx says a GO Bus was available for all 38 customers aboard the affected train.

A person has been struck by a train near St. Catharines GO. Emergency personnel are responding. Niagara Falls GO (VIA Station) 13:09 – Union Station 15:27 train cannot move through the area until an investigation is completed. For current GO train service: https://t.co/bPU1bMVVp9

— Lakeshore West Train (@GOtransitLW) December 6, 2023