A photograph of the Bradford railway sign hanging in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, donated to the Library by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association. The photo was taken during the unveiling ceremony on February 25, 2017.

A photograph of the information plaque about the Bradford railway sign on display in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The sign was donated by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association. The photo was taken during the unveiling ceremony on February 25, 2017.

Photograph of the Bradford Shippers Ltd.

"All aboard! That was heard one year ago on April 1 as Canadian National Railways opened up its commuter service between Bradford and Toronto.
The first anniversary was yesterday [April 3rd, 1975].
"Initially there were 95 commuters using the service in both directions," said spokesman Morris Simms of CN. "Currently 190 commuters are using the train in both directions."
The train leaves Bradford at 7:11 a.m. arriving at Union Station at 8:20 a.m. The return train leaves Unions at 5:15 p.m. and arrives in Bradford at 6:27 p.m.
There is a double fare system in effect for the commuter train. The single fare one way is $2.10. A flash card good for one month can be purchased for $52. This lowers the cost to about $1.25 pert trip.
The strike of the Toronto Transit Commission last year increased the daily number of people taking the train.
"The strike increased the passengers to about 582 going to Toronto during the day and 563 returnin," added Simms.
The number of coaches was increased from two to nine but now the train has four coaches with a seating capacity of about 240. During the strike 20 people were taking the train from Bradford each day.
The number of people using the service has doubled over the year and about 10 people are now using the train.
"The use is varying," stated the CN spokesman, "it is slow but is increasing." "

Contains news clippings and articles on various events of Bradford West Gwillimbury

"Three Schomberg men died at the railway level crossing immediately south of Beeton C.P.R. station, early Friday morning. The triple fatality left 10 young children fatherless." ...

Photograph of the members of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association in attendance at the unveiling ceremony for the Bradford railway sign plaque on display in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The photo was taken on February 25, 2017.

A photograph of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's display about the Local History Collection at the unveiling ceremony for the Bradford railway sign hanging in the Library on February 25, 2017. The sign was donated by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association.

Correspondence and documents relating to preserving the municipal rights as provided in the General Railway Act.