TORONTO, January 13, 2026 — Today, the TTC celebrated its 60th new streetcar entering service, completing the delivery of new streetcar vehicles purchased since 2021. The fleet expansion was jointly funded through the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, who committed up to $180 million each, with the City of Toronto providing the remaining $208 million.
With all 60 vehicles now in operation, the TTC has grown its streetcar fleet by nearly 30 per cent – a major step in modernizing Toronto’s transit system and delivering more reliable, accessible service across the city.
Alstom
The 60 streetcars were produced by Alstom at its Thunder Bay facility. Delivery of these vehicles began in 2023, with the final streetcar arriving in late 2025.
“Dependable public transportation helps connect people to their jobs, schools, families, and communities,” said the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “The federal government is proud to support the expansion of Toronto’s streetcar fleet, helping create a more reliable system that reduces wait times and makes it easier for residents to move through their city every day.”
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is protecting Ontario by investing $70 billion in the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock, shorten travel times, and support good-paying jobs for Ontario’s manufacturers,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation. “These made-in-Ontario streetcars are providing fast, reliable service to commuters in Toronto, connecting communities and transforming the way people move across the city.”
“These additional streetcars mean shorter waits, more reliable trips, and better connections across the city. Expanding and modernizing transit helps everyone get where they need to go. We are working to deliver a more affordable, safe, and caring city for Torontonians,” said Mayor Olivia Chow.
Better Service
The expanded fleet will support six-minute or better service on streetcar routes, as recommended in TTC’s 5-Year Service and Customer Experience Action Plan. Implementation of this service before 7 p.m. began on 505 Dundas, 511 Bathurst, and 512 St Clair this fall. In the future, this fleet will also support any proposed expansion of TTC’s streetcar network, including east along Queen’s Quay.
“Building up our streetcar fleet has been a key step to increasing service and reliability for our customers,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “The procurement of these 60 new streetcars is another great example of the transit improvements that are possible when all three levels of government come together to deliver for Torontonians.”
“We thank all our funding partners for their continued investment in the TTC,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “Without support for new vehicles, better facilities, and state-of-good-repair, we would not be able to deliver the kind of effective, reliable transit that Torontonians deserve and expect.”
Upgrades at Hillcrest Complex
In addition to the procurement of 60 streetcars, the Government of Canada’s $180 million contribution is also being used to support upgrades at Hillcrest Complex to accommodate storage and maintenance for the new streetcars. Construction at Hillcrest is currently underway after a ground-breaking ceremony held on March 6, 2025.
With 11 streetcar routes spanning 308 km, the TTC’s streetcar network is the largest and busiest in North America. In 2024, customers made over 34.5 million streetcar trips.
All TTC streetcars are fully accessible and zero emission, supporting Toronto’s climate and equity goals.
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