What to know
- Torontonians are reporting that fencing has come down at Finch West Station, sparking fresh speculation that the long-delayed LRT may open soon.
- The TTC has introduced several bus service changes in preparation for the launch of Line 6 Finch West.
- Construction on the 18-stop line began in 2019 and was originally scheduled to open in late 2023.
- Despite visible progress, the TTC says there is still no official opening date as work continues with Metrolinx to ensure safety and reliability.
After several service changes this week, Torontonians are now watching closely for the TTC’s announcement on the Finch West LRT opening.
The latest hint about the system’s opening comes from locals who’ve noticed that fencing around Finch West Station, the line’s final stop, has been removed as of Tuesday, raising speculation that the launch may be fast approaching.
“It’s happening!!!,” one Reddit user wrote online.
“No way, it’s actually getting close,” another Redittor said.
The 18-stop Light Rail Transit (LRT) will run along Finch Avenue West, beginning at Humber College North Campus, and will connect riders to other TTC lines, as well as connections to Peel and York Region transit services.
Construction on the line began in 2019 and was slated to be finished and opened to the public by late 2023. Media reports have suggested a Dec. 7 opening, but the date remains unconfirmed by the TTC.
TTC MAKES SERVICE CHANGES AHEAD OF LINE 6 OPENING
Service changes are being made on several bus routes in preparation for the opening of Line 6 Finch West, according to the TTC.
Service on the 36 Finch West will be adjusted to only operate between Finch West Station and Finch Station.
Temporary service on a new 36C Finch West will operate between Finch West Station and Humberwood Loop via Humber College until the opening of Line 6 Finch West.
Service on the 37A Islington and 996 Wilson Express will be adjusted, replacing service previously provided by the 36B Finch West on Humberwood Boulevard and Humberline Drive.
Service on the 166 Toryork will begin, replacing service previously provided by the 36D Finch West.
Service on the 119B Torbarrie will begin, replacing service previously provided by the 36F Finch West.
Service on the 927D Highway 27 Express will be extended to operate between Kipling Station and Signal Hill Avenue and Steeles Avenue West.
Service on the 107 Alness-Chesswood will begin, operating between Sheppard West Station and Finch West Station, partially replacing service previously provided by the 107 York University Heights.
Service on 336 Finch West will be adjusted to operate between Woodbine Racetrack Loop and Finch Station in the early morning periods on Sundays, replacing service previously provided by the 36 Finch West.
These changes join a number of adjustments within the transit system over the last few days, including two stations along the Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening to the public: Mount Dennis GO and UP Express Station. TTC and Metrolinx additionally opened several entrances to the crosstown’s Cederavale Station on Nov. 16, previously known as Eglinton West Station, for Line 1 passengers. An opening date for Line 5 has not been set, TTC confirmed earlier this week.
The transit agency has also begun rolling out new signage in the former Dundas Station, which is rebranding to TMU Station, as per approvals to the name-change earlier this year as part of a partnership between the TTC and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
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TTC tells Now Toronto that as of Wednesday, there is still no official opening date for the line, but says the agency continues to work on the line alongside Metrolinx to ensure safety and reliability for future riders.
