The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) is currently undergoing its own RSD. Upon successful completion of the RSD, the ECLRT will also be turned over to the TTC in preparation for the launch of passenger service.
In response to the delays surrounding the construction of the ECLRT, which began construction under the previous government in 2011, the current government has made a number of changes to cut red tape, speed up and bring predictability to the construction of transit projects, including the Finch West LRT, which began construction in 2019. These changes, which are helping the government deliver the largest expansion of public transit in North America, include:
- Using simpler, proven signal and power systems from other LRT projects to reduce design complexity and technical risk, making delivery, testing and commissioning smoother.
- Working collaboratively with building partners to identify critical funding for testing and commissioning and ensuring claims and legal barriers do not impact this process.
- Onboarding the maintenance provider earlier in the process to ensure the fleet and line are ready for service sooner.
On November 16, 2025, the government will open the Mount Dennis GO and UP Station, connecting riders to GO Transit’s Kitchener Line and UP Express. In addition, Eglinton West Station will also open its fare-free underground pathway under Eglinton Avenue West, which will substantially reduce congestion at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road and help pedestrians safely navigate the intersection. The ECLRT stations at Mount Dennis and Eglinton West will open to the public along with the rest of the line at a later date, at which point Eglinton West Station will be renamed Cedarvale Station.
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