TTC takes over running trains as Eglinton Crosstown LRT nears completion / Global
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink
As the much-anticipated Eglinton Crosstown LRT inches toward opening, the Toronto Transit Commission has officially taken over operations of the trains. With driver training and final systems testing underway, officials remain cautiously optimistic for a September launch, promising a transformative upgrade to Toronto’s public transit landscape.
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