Finch West LRT

• Finch West LRT set for 4-day maintenance closure months after opening

  Provincial transit agency Metrolinx announced the transit line would be closed from 2:30 a.m. on May 15 until 4 a.m. on May 18.

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  May 12
  
• Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT

  In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.

  Canada

  Mar 5
  
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• Eglinton Crosstown LRT hits 98% of in-service target during opening weeks

  The Eglinton Crosstown LRT has enjoyed a smoother launch than the Finch West LRT, which saw service drop to 88 per cent one week, suffering in freezing temperatures.

  Politics

  Feb 27
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• Finch West LRT dropped to 88% of target service one week. Metrolinx says it’s improving

  The light rail route opened to some fanfare in early December as the first new transit project to be completed in Toronto since 2002.

  Politics

  Feb 11
• How Toronto’s stuttering launch of the Finch West LRT could fix its streetcars

  Disappointment at the launch of the new transit line has sparked a review of the entire streetcar network experts say could lead to major changes.

  Canada

  Feb 5
• Finch West LRT finally running again after near-40-hour closure for snowstorm

  The light rail route launched in December after a testing regime officials said was rigorous, but has been beset by disruptions and suspensions, particularly in colder weather. 

  Politics

  Jan 16
• Ontario transport minister defends opening of ‘solid’ Finch West LRT

  Prabmeet Sarkaria said lessons were being learned from any issues, arguing the problems were operational and not to do with how the Finch West LRT had been built or designed.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Finch West LRT using electric switch heaters Ottawa LRT inquiry warned against

  Since launching at the beginning of winter, the Finch West LRT has been beset by delays and service disruptions tied to the switch technology embedded in the new transit line.

  Politics

  Jan 13
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• Metrolinx CEO acknowledges launch problems with Finch West LRT

  Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay acknowledged in a social media post on Friday that the new Finch West LRT has struggled on cold days since it launched in December.

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  Jan 9
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• New Finch West LRT forced to stop service multiple times during winter storm

  The new Finch West LRT was closed multiple times on Friday amidst a winter storm. Technical issues, signal problems and debris on the track all stopped trains from running.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2025