Union To Pearson Airport - FREE ride for 3 days - UP Express - Family Day Weekend

[tjthemanto]

This is a great ride, if you have kids or if you are coming/going to the airport.

usually its quite expensive per person, so if you want to try it out for free or just go for a joy ride, this coming Family weeken, from Feb. 13 - Feb. 15 , i.e Sat, Sun, Mon its completely FREE

Train takes 25 mins from Union to Pearson airport and vice versa with couple of stops along the way. I believe its a diesel train and not an electric train. Kids might like/enjoy it

Train runs for 21 hrs a day from 5.00 am in morning to 2.00 am at night. I belive every 15 mins or so , they have a train

https://www.facebook.com/UnionPearso...type=3&theater

[Ciel]

Just a heads up that the weekend coincides with reading week for university students who might be thrilled at a free ride to Pearson for their trip to sunny climes!

How are people to reserve tickets for their rides? There can be no way to allow a free-for-all boarding without passes-that would make a mess of the scheduling.

[Hoser]

This was found on and I don't see the details on their site or on UP Express about reserving tickets nor do I see mention of this freebie on UP Express site.
Found it on FB. Not that I can use it living in Niagara. lol
https://www.facebook.com/UnionPearso...type=3&theater

[torontogal12]

thanks for posting! I've taken the train to the airport before and I liked it. Was really easy. My dad wants to test it out for next time we need it, so nice to test it free .

It was just me and DH going so it was cost effective. A family of 3 would still be cheaper to take a taxi though

[Hoser]

Just heard on the news that they aren't getting a lot of riders so they must be losing money. I suspect this is a way for them to promote themselves.

[tjthemanto]

Just a heads up that the weekend coincides with reading week for university students who might be thrilled at a free ride to Pearson for their trip to sunny climes!

How are people to reserve tickets for their rides? There can be no way to allow a free-for-all boarding without passes-that would make a mess of the scheduling.

Its also the NBA All Star weekend in Toronto. So lot of tourist should be coming from outside ( maybe even USA ).

The TAXI guys are also planning to go on a strike to protest against UBER that weekend. So consider all that, before going on a joy ride

[tjthemanto]

Plus I think dogs ( not just service dogs ) are also allowed on this train, to the best of my knowledge. I don't think TTC allows that.

[tjthemanto]

Maybe take an empty check in bag with you, so people think you are going to/fro from the airport and not just going for a joy ride .

Pretend you are going to miss the flight or something to create drama ..he he

[tjthemanto]

Just heard on the news that they aren't getting a lot of riders so they must be losing money. I suspect this is a way for them to promote themselves.

Yup, lot of times its only 10 % full !

Its not a bad train, but the high priced consultants & private contractor guys made a fortune on it & ripped of ON taxpayers . Went way over the budget & ended up being a HALF a BILLION dollars, white elephant

[luvthefree]

i have some little friends who would love a ride on the train. thanks for the heads up.

[tjthemanto]

i have some little friends who would love a ride on the train. thanks for the heads up.

Its going to be - 20 C next weekend , after a relatively warm and NO snow winter , so bundle up your little friends, if you go.

[Ciel]

Plus I think dogs ( not just service dogs ) are also allowed on this train, to the best of my knowledge. I don't think TTC allows that.

Someone in Hamilton who had lived in Toronto is trying to get the Hamilton Street Railway to allow her dog on the buses, as she was able to do so with the TTC. If that happens in Hamilton, I will not risk boarding the bus as it's congested enough as is and some lap dog owners don't have poochie in carriers but doggy strollers or on lap (though they wander on the bench seats). Don't need a dog bite in an enclosed vehicle!

[FabiaUnie]

I have participated) but alas work) is good information and excellent post +++++++

[torontogal12]

Ttc allows dogs during non rush hour times. I can't remember exactly when but there's a sign posted on the subways inside by the designated waiting area entrance

Plus I think dogs ( not just service dogs ) are also allowed on this train, to the best of my knowledge. I don't think TTC allows that.

[tjthemanto]

Ttc allows dogs during non rush hour times. I can't remember exactly when but there's a sign posted on the subways inside by the designated waiting area entrance

Yeah looks like it. Not sure if buses/streetcars and subway trains have different rule or the same.

Can I bring my dog, my pets, on the TTC?


Leashed pets or pets secured in an enclosed container are welcome to travel on the TTC during weekends and weekday off-peak periods - that is before 6:30 a.m.; 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm; after 7 p.m.. A Service Animal may accompany a passenger at any time. See the TTC By-law, Section 3, for full details.