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Where does the Eglinton LRT go?

Author

Isabella Ramos

Updated on March 22, 2026

Where does the Eglinton LRT go?

The Eglinton Crosstown is a light rail transit line that will run along Eglinton Avenue between Mount Dennis (Weston Road) and Kennedy station. This 19-kilometre corridor will include a 10-kilometre underground portion, between Keele Street and Laird Drive.

Is Eglinton subway station open?

The Crosstown will open as Line 5 Eglinton, in 2022.

How far north does the Yonge subway go?

The Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) is an approximately 7.4 kilometre extension of TTC’s Line 1 (Yonge University) to Richmond Hill. The Yonge North Subway Extension is one of four priority transit projects announced by the Province in 2019 for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

When was Eglinton West station built?

28 January 1978
Eglinton West station

Eglinton West
OpenedLine 1: 28 January 1978
OpeningLine 5: 2022
Passengers
201821,430

Is Eglinton still under construction?

Metrolinx officials said in February 2020 that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be delayed until “well into 2022.” It was originally scheduled to open in 2020 and then it was postponed again beyond 2021.

Is Eglinton above ground LRT?

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT line will be partially underground. The 19-kilometre route between Mount Dennis Station (Weston Road) and Kennedy Station will include a 10-kilometre underground portion in its central section between Keele Street and Laird Drive.

When did Eglinton LRT start?

2011
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a significant project with a long timeline, and works are completed in phases. Construction began in the summer of 2011.

Who owns Metrolinx?

the Government of Ontario
Metrolinx Overview Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Read more…

Does subway go to Richmond Hill?

Not only will extending Line 1 service to Richmond Hill make it easier to travel between York Region and downtown Toronto, it will create convenient connections with local transit services and allow more subway riders to complete their journeys without having to transfer.

Is the Vaughan subway station open?

Operating days this week: everyday. Choose any of the 1 subway stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

How long has Eglinton been under construction?

The 19-kilometre light rail line has been under construction for almost a decade and was supposed to be open by now, but its September 2021 opening date was pushed back due to construction delays that pre-date COVID-19. It’s now scheduled to open late next year.

How long is the Eglinton LRT?

19 km

Line 5 Eglinton
Planned opening2022
Technical
Line length19 km (12 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge