Where does the Eglinton LRT go?
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.
Where does the Eglinton LRT start and end?
Construction on the light rail transit line, also known as Line 5, began in the summer of 2011. It stretches from Kennedy station in Scarborough, heading west to Mount Dennis, just east of the Humber River.
Why is Eglinton taking so long?
Crosslinx says defective infrastructure from 1954 at Eglinton station, difficult hydrogeological conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered the project. Moody’s Investors Service also reported delays at Kennedy, Forest Hill, Mount Pleasant and Cedarvale stations.
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.
How far west does the Eglinton LRT go?
By the Numbers
| Aspect | Future |
|---|---|
| Route length | Up to 13.9km 9.2km between Mount Dennis and Renforth Drive 4.7km for the potential link between Renforth Drive and Pearson International Airport |
| Ridership | 37,000 daily boardings |
| Improved access to transit | 50,000 more people within walking distance to transit |
Who will operate Eglinton Crosstown?
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
They will also maintain the LRT system for 30 years. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be responsible the day-to-day operation of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT integrated as part of their transit system.
How much does Eglinton Crosstown cost?
Eglinton LRT to cost $325 million more — and won’t open to riders until 2023.
Is Eglinton Crosstown open?
The Crosstown will open as Line 5 Eglinton, in 2022.
When was the Eglinton Crosstown supposed to be finished?
2022
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. The project is expected to be complete in 2022.
How fast is Eglinton LRT?
80 km/hr.
Fact: Both LRTs and subway vehicles can achieve speeds of 80 km/hr. In both, actual speed is determined by the spacing between stops and the dwell time at stops. The average speed of the Eglinton Crosstown is 28km/hr; the Bloor-Danforth subway is 32km/hr.
What is the Eglinton Crosstown West extension?
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will extend the future Eglinton Crosstown LRT service another 9.2 kilometres, creating a continuous rapid transit line along Eglinton Avenue from Scarborough into Mississauga and Etobicoke.
When did the Eglinton LRT start?
2011
What is the timeline for the project? 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. The project is expected to be complete in 2022.
