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Toronto's Transit Expansion: Eglinton LRT Completes, Finch Opens Soon

12/5/2025

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The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Ontario has reached substantial completion after over a decade of construction, featuring 25 stops and a planned early 2026 opening.
The Finch West LRT will open on December 7, 2025, with free rides on its inaugural day, following delays caused by legal issues, announced by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Both lines represent expansions of Toronto's public transit.

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The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Ontario has reached substantial completion after over a decade of construction, featuring 25 stops and a planned early 2026 opening.
The Finch West LRT will open on December 7, 2025, with free rides on its inaugural day, following delays caused by legal issues, announced by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Both lines represent expansions of Toronto's public transit.