Summary
Built in 1905, this station played a key role in Brantford’s economic development. It brought markets, materials and labour into the city. Refurbishments for the Brantford railway station came in 2002 when Via Rail spent $350,000 ($419,300 in today's money) to make general improvements to railway service. Ten passenger trains connect Brantford to the major economic hubs of Windsor, Sarnia, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa every day.
This station is wheelchair-accessible and is located near the junction of Market, Gray and West Streets. CN Gore Park is the closest park to the railway station, with the Carnegie Library and the Brethour House being other attractions within a reasonable distance of the station. Various incentives can be purchased for frequent travelers like VIA Gift Cards, CanRail Passes, Commuter Passes, and the VIA 6-pak. A self-service ticketing kiosk allows people to print out their own tickets.
Brantford Transit offers automobile-free travel for residents of Brantford to and from the railway station. Both short-term parking and long-term parking are available for a fee as of August 1, 2012; breaking away from the traditional free long-term parking provided by the railway station. Increased use of railway services has been the primary reason for this change in parking policy.
It has been speculated that GO Transit may expand to Brantford by the year 2020; replacing Aldershot as its western terminus for rail travel.
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