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Eglinton Crosstown LRT Finally Opens Amid Controversy

2/8/2026

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  • The Eglinton Crosstown LRT opened February 8, 2026 in Toronto after significant delays and budget overruns.
  • It features 25 stations and offered first-day free rides.
  • Mayor Olivia Chow (City of Toronto) expressed gratitude for the opening.
  • Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria noted that service levels will gradually improve.
  • Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles called the project a boondoggle and cited about 300 closures due to construction.