As the federal government moves to end the rail workers' dispute that has caused supply chain issues across the country, some passengers in the Toronto area are still feeling the effects of the strike.

Milton Line users have been the most affected and had to seek alternative ways for the second consecutive day on Friday as train service remains suspended.

Metrolinx told CTV News Toronto on Thursday night that service had not resumed because it had not been informed by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC), which owns the tracks, of when the affected traffic control operators would return.

The Crown agency said in a statement via email to CTV News Toronto, "We are aware of the announcement made by Federal Labor Minister Seamus O'Regan and will inform our customers of service impacts as more information becomes available," adding that there is no way to operate trains safely without those operators.

Metrolinx also stated, "Trains will not stop at Hamilton station on Friday, no other GO Transit lines will be affected, and bus schedules may be adjusted with some service modifications at Aldershot GO station."

On Thursday, GO train services on the Milton Line and at Hamilton station were suspended after more than 9,000 railway workers were walked off the job by CPKC and Canadian National Railway (CN).

The union representing the workers and companies was unable to reach an agreement before the deadline of 12:01 AM Thursday, leading to a nationwide railway shutdown.

Less than 24 hours after the shutdown, O'Regan announced he would ask the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to issue a back-to-work order and impose binding arbitration.

Following O'Regan's announcement, CN and CPKC confirmed they were preparing to resume operations.

Speaking at an unrelated news conference on Friday, Ontario's Transportation Minister Brampton Sarkaria described the service suspension in the Greater Toronto Area as "significant" and said about 10,000 passengers are impacted.

He added, "We urge the federal government and those parties to sit down at the table and come to an agreement so that we can get passengers back on the rail and we can reduce the impact from an economic perspective," noting that the job action has already resulted in losses exceeding a billion dollars.

Metrolinx encouraged Milton Line customers to consider local transportation options or use GO Transit services on the Lakeshore West or Kitchener line amid the service suspension.

Meanwhile, Hamilton station customers can access services at West Harbour GO station or use the regularly scheduled GO Bus service on Route 16.