Toronto’s long-awaited Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is set to begin public service on December 7, 2025, marking a significant addition to the city’s transit network and bringing thousands of residents closer to reliable transportation options.
The 10-kilometre corridor, designated Line 6 Finch West, stretches from Finch West Station on TTC Line 1 to Humber College’s North Campus. It includes two stations and 16 stops operating primarily on dedicated, street-level tracks along Finch Avenue West. The line is expected to serve more than 51,000 riders each weekday, with projections estimating up to 12 million annual riders by 2031.
The Ontario government, which announced the line’s official opening, says the project supports broader efforts to address traffic congestion and expand public transit. “The opening of the Finch West LRT is terrific news for commuters, delivering a fast, reliable and affordable way to travel across Toronto’s northwest,” Premier Doug Ford said during the announcement.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized the significance of the new route for local communities. “Line 6 Finch West is here and it belongs to the people who will ride it every day,” she said, adding that the city’s ongoing TTC fare freeze “makes transit more reliable, accessible and affordable for residents.”
The line will integrate with multiple regional transit services, including GO Transit, MiWay, York Region Transit and Brampton Züm, and will be part of Ontario’s One Fare program, which allows riders to transfer across participating systems under a single fare.
The Government of Canada contributed $333 million toward the project. Officials described the line as part of a wider effort to support sustainable and accessible transport.
“With the completion and grand opening of the much-anticipated Line 6 Finch West LRT, it will now be easier for people in Etobicoke North to get to work, school, community programs and services,” said John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), speaking on behalf of the federal minister responsible for housing and infrastructure.
Acting Ontario Infrastructure Minister Todd McCarthy framed the LRT as one element of the province’s broader capital plan. “Our government is delivering the largest infrastructure plan in Canadian history valued at more than $220 billion,” he said, highlighting investments intended to “protect jobs” while expanding transit options.
Local leaders in northwest Toronto welcomed the project’s completion after years of construction. “We are cutting down transit times, reducing traffic congestion and making it easier for more people to get where they need to go,” said Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River—Black Creek.
City Councillor Vincent Crisanti called the LRT a “long-awaited” improvement for residents and said he would continue advocating for an extension toward the future Woodbine GO Station to strengthen regional access.
Metrolinx President and CEO Michael Lindsay noted the project’s role in expanding travel choices. “This new, nearly 11-kilometre line extends the city’s transit network by providing improved access to 51,000 passengers per day,” he said.
Representatives from Infrastructure Ontario, Mosaic Transit Group, and several construction and engineering companies also highlighted the years-long collaboration required to deliver the project. Angela Clayton, CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, described the process as a “remarkable journey,” while Jean-Louis Servranckx of Aecon Group said the partnership will continue through the line’s multi-decade maintenance term.
Companies involved in vehicle manufacturing and signalling, including Alstom and Hitachi Rail, also commented on their contributions. Hitachi Rail Managing Director Ziad Rizk said the company’s Toronto-developed SelTrac system will “deliver faster, more reliable service and a more comfortable experience.”
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) welcomed the opening, saying the new service “will make transit more convenient and reliable for riders,” according to CEO Marco D’Angelo.
The Finch West LRT reached substantial completion on November 12, 2025, following its Revenue Service Demonstration testing phase. The system’s zero-emission light rail vehicles can carry up to 300 passengers and operate at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
The line’s launch comes as Ontario continues a large-scale transit expansion program, including planned subway extensions and ongoing construction elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area.
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