Eglinton Crosstown LRT poised for September debut

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:22 pm

After years of delays and budget overruns, officials now confirm that the long-anticipated Eglinton Crosstown LRT is set to open this September. Premier Doug Ford insists that all major hurdles have been overcome, promising Torontonians a significant upgrade in public transit despite past setbacks.

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globalnews.ca / Eglinton Crosstown LRT on track to open by September, Ford says

Doug Ford made the comments at an unrelated event on Tuesday, where he said the Eglinton LRT was on track to open by September, with final testing planned soon.

torontosun.com / Eglinton Crosstown LRT could be open by September: Doug Ford

The project had an initial 2020 completion date and is at least $1 billion overbudget

citynews.ca / Eglinton Crosstown on track for September opening, Premier Ford says

The long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT is on track for a September opening, Premier Doug Ford told 680 NewsRadio on Tuesday. Ford added that the Metrolinx project will be handed over to the TTC in the coming weeks. “And thank God, that’s all I have to say about that,” Ford said, sounding…

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