hamilton street railway

Michael Kras
09 Nov 2023

No Hamilton bus service indefinitely as HSR workers strike

There is not yet a clear path forward as Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) operators commence a strike action, effectively suspending all local public transit until further notice. Members of the Amalga...

Michael Kras
06 Nov 2023

HSR workers to begin strike on Thursday, all bus service suspended

Beginning Thursday, local public transportation in Hamilton will be suspended indefinitely due to Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) employees commencing strike action this Thursday. The Amalgamated ...

Michael Kras
26 Oct 2023

Hamilton will end free HSR fare for disabled riders

People with disabilities who make use of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) transit system will no longer be able to access the bus for free. The City of Hamilton has announced a new ‘Fare Assist’ ...

Michael Kras
21 Aug 2023

Hamilton bus fare sees increase for 2023

Riders of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) are about to pay a bit more for their buses. That’s because the City of Hamilton has announced a fare increase on HSR transit vehicles for 2023 for both...

Michael Kras
19 May 2023

Hamilton begins public consultation on redesigned HSR transit network

The City of Hamilton has released detailed plans for a redesigned Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus route network and is seeking public input on the proposal. The conceptual designs – which al...

Michael Kras
21 Apr 2023

Hamilton proposes brand new citywide HSR route plan

Hamilton had unveiled a proposed overhaul of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) route network: the first major redesign in more than a century. The redesigned network was presented by the city’s Pu...

Michael Kras
19 Sep 2022

Hamilton’s MacNab Transit Terminal has officially been renamed

MacNab Transit Terminal, Hamilton’s central hub for the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), has officially been renamed the Frank A. Cooke Transit Terminal. A civic dedication ceremony was held at the ne...

Michael Kras
22 Aug 2022

Here are the HSR bus service changes happening this year

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) is making multiple key changes to its operations this fall. With the launch of the new fall schedule for 2022, the HSR is hoping to improve transit connectivity in Ha...

Michael Kras
23 Feb 2022

Hamilton youth ages 6-12 can get a free PRESTO card through the library

Hamilton residents ages 6-12 are currently able to ride on the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) free of charge; and their free PRESTO Cards can now be accessed through the Hamilton Public Library (HPL). ...

Michael Kras
21 Jan 2022

HSR launches modified winter schedule amid COVID-19 surge

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will be moving to a modified winter schedule beginning on January 23rd. According to a release, this modified schedule will see numerous regular HSR routes reduced to...