Bob Visits the New Mount Dennis GO & UP Express Station

 

I headed out to Mount Dennis to check out something Toronto transit fans have been waiting on for a long time—the brand-new Mount Dennis Station, serving both GO Transit and the UP Express. And you know me… if there’s a new station, a staircase with dramatic lighting, or a train with character, Bob is showing up with his Sony camera to tell the story.

The first thing I spotted was that long, glowing staircase leading up from the lower level. It felt like walking into the future… or at least into a place where the escalator still hasn’t been turned on yet. But that’s fine—Bob needs the steps.

Once I got up top, the platforms stretched out longer than I expected. Everything looked clean, new, and modern—lots of glass, lots of shelter, and those bright yellow safety strips just begging to be photographed. There’s something about a fresh transit station that makes you feel like you’re seeing Toronto level up right in front of your eyes.

And then came the trains.

The UP Express units rolled in looking as sharp as ever, those champagne-coloured bodies shining even on an overcast afternoon. People were hopping on with suitcases, ready for the airport, while I was just there enjoying the sight lines and reflections on the wet platforms. Street photography doesn’t always have to be on the street—sometimes it’s on Track 3.

I caught the trains arriving, departing, slowing down, and pulling in tight shots of the headlights and destination signs. You could feel the energy of a station that’s finally alive. The Mount Dennis stop will be a big deal in this part of the city once everything is tied together—GO, UP, and Line 5 all meeting in one spot.

For me, it was one more Toronto story to capture. One more day out in the city documenting the things most people walk past without noticing. And honestly? These new transit hubs make great places for photos—the lines, the symmetry, the motion, the people, and of course… the trains.

Bob had a good day out there. I’ll be back once Line 5 officially opens—because you know Bob loves a new ride.