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Ontario Completes All Stations and Stops for Finch West LRT – Metrolinx testing continues

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New line will bring 230,000 people closer to fast and reliable transit

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2024 – The Ontario government has announced that it has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto.

Pivotal Milestone

“The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch and Humber River-Black Creek,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, we’re advancing the projects that matter most—ensuring fast, reliable and accessible transit that will connect more people to good-paying local jobs and housing, while fuelling economic growth for a stronger Ontario.”

Finch West LRT Norfinch Oakdale stop. All stops and stations are now complete. Metrolinx – youtube capture

How many stops

With 18 stops across 11 kilometres of new dedicated light rail transit, the Finch West LRT will reduce vehicle traffic and gridlock on Finch Avenue West, move 46,000 passengers each weekday and bring 230,000 people closer to fast and reliable transit. The LRT will run on a dedicated, primarily street level track every five to seven minutes during peak hours and every seven to 10 minutes during off-peak hours.

“Canadians want to live in affordable, inclusive and sustainable communities,” said the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament, York South—Weston, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The federal government is investing in major public transit projects like the Finch West LRT to build great cities that offer good jobs and opportunities for everyone. The completion of all stations and stops in this project demonstrates what can be achieved when all orders of government work together to achieve a common vision.”

Regional transit connections

The Finch West LRT will offer connections to both local and regional transit including the TTC, GO Transit, Mississauga MiWay, York Region Viva and Brampton Züm transit services. As one of two underground stations, the Finch West Station will connect riders to the TTC’s Line 1.

With 18 stops across 11 kilometres of new dedicated light rail transit, the Finch West LRT will reduce vehicle traffic and gridlock on Finch Avenue West, move 46,000 passengers each weekday and bring 230,000 people closer to fast and reliable transit. Metrolinx

Opening date?

As for opening date for the new 18 stop 11 km Finch West LRT, it has yet to be declared. All we know is that Metrolinx is continuing testing of the new LRT line.

“The completion of the project is good news for our community. Families will be able to get to work, school and the services they need more affordably, quickly and sustainably.” – The Honourable Kirsty Duncan
Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North

Quick Facts about the Finch West LRT

  • Light rail vehicles on the Finch West LRT will take approximately 34 minutes to travel from end to end, running primarily at street level with 16 surface level stops in dedicated lanes down the centre of Finch Avenue West.
  • The light rail vehicles will enter and exit the two underground stations on either end of the line at Humber College Station and Finch West Station, which will connect to the TTC’s Line 1 as an interchange.
  • With all major construction for the LRT now complete, the testing will continue for light rail vehicles and systems to ensure the line is safe and reliable.
  • The Finch West LRT project is expected to move 46,000 passengers each weekday with a projected annual ridership of 12 million passengers by 2031.
  • The new, zero-emissions LRT vehicles can hold up to 300 passengers and can achieve speeds of approximately 60 kilometres per hour.
  • To support Ontario’s growing population, the government is investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade to build and expand infrastructure and public transit.
  • The federal Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) will provide an average of $3 billion a year of permanent funding starting in 2026-2027 to respond to local transit needs by enhancing integrated planning, improving access to public transit and active transportation and supporting the development of more affordable, sustainable and inclusive communities.

SOURCE Government of Ontario

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