Amber Gero's report user friendly Union Station

Some good news for GO transit riders using Union Station. As of October 4th, the station is about to become more user friendly. 

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GO commuters are going to see the first in a series of upgrades something designers hope will make rush hours less harried. There will be a more logical system of numbering the platforms for GO trains and buses.

Union Station's David Hopper says its been one of the biggest complaints from passengers who have a tough time of finding their way around. For example, track 5B is sometimes confused as track 58 and that number-letter combination will be replaced with numbers only.

Hopper says the numbering in combination with new signs introduced in August will bring the station up to international standards.

Platform upgrades are also in the works, while the roof over the train shed will be replaced, incorporating a glass atrium to allow more light in and make Union Station more attractive. The project is expected to be completed by 2014.

Reports by CFRB's Amber Gero