The outgoing interim CEO of Toronto's transit agency, Greg Percy, has expressed doubt that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open by its tentative September target, calling it "a reach." While he believes "this fall is plausible and certainly by year-end," Metrolinx and Ontario Premier Doug Ford maintain September as the target. The project has faced years of delays due to construction issues, software problems, and legal battles.
Opening Eglinton Crosstown LRT by September will be ‘a reach,’ outgoing TTC boss says
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The outgoing interim CEO of Toronto's transit agency, Greg Percy, has expressed doubt that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open by its tentative September target, calling it "a reach." While he believes "this fall is plausible and certainly by year-end," Metrolinx and Ontario Premier Doug Ford maintain September as the target. The project has faced years of delays due to construction issues, software problems, and legal battles.
Trending- 1 Years prior: Eglinton Crosstown LRT project faced construction issues, software problems, and legal battles.
- 2 Previously: Phil Verster (former Metrolinx CEO) said public would get three-month heads-up for opening.
- 3 Early June 2025: Ontario Premier Doug Ford believed project was on track for September opening.
- 4 Roughly one month ago (mid-June 2025): TTC took control of trains on the line.
- 5 June 2025: Metrolinx formally transferred operations of the line to TTC's command centre at Hillcrest.
- 6 Thursday, July 17, 2025: Outgoing interim CEO Greg Percy stated September opening is "a reach" at a TTC meeting.
- 7 Currently: Metrolinx is stress testing the system.
- Potential further delays for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
- Continued public anticipation and frustration
What: Doubt cast over the September opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
When: Tentative September 2025 opening date, with a plausible opening by "this fall" or "year-end." Discussions occurred on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Eglinton Crosstown LRT).
Why: Years of delays due to construction issues, software problems, and legal battles. Need to fix "lots and lots of stuff" to open safely.
How: Outgoing TTC interim CEO Greg Percy stated it would be "a reach" to open by September during a Toronto Transit Commission meeting. Metrolinx stated they are "relentlessly stress testing the system."