Metrolinx is advising GO Transit riders of a pair schedule changes affecting the Kitchener line running through Brampton in the wake of the addition of new train to accommodate demand.

Changes take effect Wednesday and will affect afternoon trips departing Union Station.

“As previously announced, we are reintroducing a 4:50 p.m. express trip on the Kitchener line that will run from Union Station to Bramalea GO, and then make all stops to Kitchener GO,” read a recent Metrolinx news release.

In order to accommodate the new train, changes to the westbound schedule were required, in addition to connecting buses.

The moves come in the wake of big delays that prompted community and local political uproar, as well as media attention after the City of Brampton held a media event on a crowded train in January.

“Brampton commuters are absolutely livid,” said Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown on Jan. 10 during an interview with gathered media. He added there were “massive complaints” to the city including emails, calls and social media.

In addition to the schedule change running through Brampton, continuing construction at Union Station — affecting platforms — this will mean changes for those commuting and travelling to Toronto.

“This will change the way 30,000 customers on the Lakeshore West, Barrie and Kitchener lines get to their trains in the afternoon and evening,” said Metrolinx.

“The next phase of work requires the closure of platforms 6 and 7 and the tracks that serve them for approximately four months to safely install new platform lighting, electronic signs and a new PA system in the train shed,” Metrolinx added.

Extra staff and transit safety officers will be deployed during the transition to aid and direct transit users. Metrolinx is strongly suggesting people plan their routes in advance and use all available platform entrances outside those closed during construction.