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TTC Chairman Hints When Toronto’s Backlogged LRT Lines Could Open

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TTC Chairman Hints When Toronto’s Backlogged LRT Lines Could Open

We may know that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will definitely not be ready to roll anytime this yearbut while the inhabitants wait any news about the opening of the ill-fated transit line – which Metrolinx insists remains discreet until just three months ago — the TTC just provided the first clue we’ve had in several weeks.

While answering media questions about the imminent end of Tokens including tax and other existing rates After a TTC board meeting Tuesday, board chair Jamaal Myers explained why he’s pushing for these older payment types to be accepted until June 1, 2025.

By a message from Steve Munro, public transport expertMyers said a potential extension until that date made the most sense because June 1 is “the earliest possible opening date for Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown and Line 6 Finch” because “these lines ‘have no rate collection support for old rate supports. “

While this is yet another vague and unconfirmed information from Metrolinx, it gives the public some sort of idea of ​​the most up-to-date timeline for the long-running transit project, which is now in its of development. 14th year of construction after countless setbacks, including both software problems And dispute.

According to a survey from the beginning of this yearmost people think LRT won’t launch until 2026, station construction months ago and vehicle testing has been underway for more than three years.

The line was originally scheduled to open in 2020, with Metrolinx more recently, inadvertently alluding this time last year, it could debut in spring 2024 at the earliest.

So, after years of disappointment, maybe we shouldn’t hold our breath.

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