Metrolinx introducing body-worn cameras on GO Transit, UP Express

In this combination photo, a GO train is pictured beside an RCMP body-worn camera. (Left: Tara Walton/THE CANADIAN PRESS, Right: Ethan Cairns/ THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Some GO Transit and UP Express employees will soon begin wearing body-worn cameras in an effort to “enhance safety and security for both customers and employees,” Metrolinx says.

The provincial transit agency recently confirmed that starting this spring, Customer Protection Officers, Revenue Protection Officers, and Station Safety Ambassadors will begin wearing the cameras.

In‑Vehicle Dash Cameras will also be rolled out across the GO Transit and UP Express network, Metrolinx said.

“Body-Worn Cameras are small devices worn on an officer’s uniform to record audio and video during interactions. Dash Cameras are installed on vehicles to record activity in and around the vehicle,” Metrolinx said in a news release.

“These tools support safety, provide an accurate record of events, and help promote fairness.”

Last year, the TTC introduced body-worn cameras across the transit network..

Following a pilot project, Special Constables and Provincial Offences Officers began wearing the cameras in January 2025.

Metrolinx noted that the cameras are only turned on during “specific interactions,” including safety-related incidents, investigations, or when “there is failure to provide valid proof of payment while in a fare paid zone.”

The provincial transit agency said a flashing red light is visible when the camera is on and an “audible beep” can be heard.

“Metrolinx has established clear policies to guide how Body‑Worn Cameras and Dash Cameras are used, how footage is handled, and how privacy is protected,” the release states.

“These policies were developed with input from privacy experts and align with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).”