Metrolinx

• 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
  
• 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.

  Politics

  Jan 9
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• When to catch the last train home for free in Toronto on New Year’s

  Annual traditions from Metrolinx's GO Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission's network of buses, subways and streetcars will mean riders aren't charged a fare overnight.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2025
• Threats force in-person GO station meeting to move online, Metrolinx says

  Metrolinx has moved upcoming Simcoe Street closure info sessions online after receiving an “anonymous threat,” with authorities now investigating.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• Metrolinx probing electrocution of dog at Hamilton’s West Harbour GO

  Metrolinx says it's launched a full investigation after a dog died last month from coming into contact with a metal cover that had become electrified.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• 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
• Ontario extending transit fare integration program by 2 years

  Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the extension of OneFare, which the government says saves transit users up to $1,600 per year, on Monday.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2025
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• Winter storm left Metrolinx scrambling to stop city crews dumping snow onto LRT tracks

  One of the problems with the operation appears to have involved city crews clearing excess snow onto the tracks where testing cars were running for the delayed Finch West LRT.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2025
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• More than 30 days after entering final tests, Eglinton Crosstown LRT still being assessed

  On Oct. 7, provincial transit agency Metrolinx announced the Crosstown had started revenue service demonstration, a key 30-day testing process.

  Politics

  Nov 11, 2025