Eglinton LRT

• Eglinton Crosstown LRT finishes testing, will open in ‘coming weeks’

  The province said the 25-stop light-rail line had successfully graduated from its final testing phase and was being handed over from Metrolinx to the Toronto Transit Commission. 

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2025
  
• TTC takes over running trains as Eglinton Crosstown LRT nears completion

  On Tuesday, Metrolinx interim-CEO Michael Lindsay said the Toronto Transit Commission had taken over control of the 28 trains on the Eglinton LRT as various tests continue.

  Politics

  Jun 17, 2025
  
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• Interim Metrolinx CEO keeping quiet on Eglinton LRT opening date

  Metrolinx interim CEO Michael Lindsay deftly stickhandled questions from reporters about an opening date for the Eglinton West LRT which is years behind schedule.

  Politics

  Apr 8, 2025
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• Ontario transportation minister has ‘100% confidence’ in Eglinton Crosstown LRT builders

  Asked if he could officially rule out a 2024 opening date for the Eglinton LRT and accept it wouldn’t be open until 2025, the Minister of Transportation was non-committal.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
• Will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open in 2024? Metrolinx is ‘not going to speculate’

  The provincial transit agency has refused to confirm when the line will open, promising it will announce a date exactly three months before trains begin carrying passengers. 

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2024
• Bad press prompted Metrolinx CEO to complain about government control

  Internal tracking measurements at Metrolinx, obtained by Global News, pushed CEO Phil Verster to raise concerns with Premier Doug Ford's office about communications at his agency.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2023
• Doug Ford responds to Metrolinx complaint: ‘I don’t direct or control anyone’

  Speaking at an event in Ottawa, Ford said his government was not controlling Metrolinx. "I don't direct or control anyone," Ford said.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
• Metrolinx CEO complains to Ford government over direct control

  In an internal email, Metrolinx's CEO complained to Doug Ford's chief of staff that silence over the Eglinton Crosstown LRT was hurting the agency's reputation.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Toronto’s next mayor will likely open the Eglinton LRT. Can they save local businesses?

  After years of construction, Toronto's next mayor looks set to be the person to finally open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Local businesses want them to help the area recover.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Ford has ‘total confidence’ in Transportation Minister amid Eglinton LRT delays

  Doug Ford has said he has 'total confidence' in his transportation minister, Caroline Mulroney, as delays to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT continue.

  Politics

  Jun 6, 2023