Latest Metrolinx News

Canada: Ground Breaks on New Ontario Line Stations

The Ontario government has broken ground on building three new stations for the Ontario Line in the Greater Toronto Area.

Metrolinx Conducts First LRV Test Trips Along Finch West Route

Metrolinx has conducted the first on-rail test along the new Finch West route.

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. 

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Tunnelling Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

Metrolinx has contracted Strabag to design and build the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension through Toronto…

Elevated Guideway and Stations Contract Awarded for Toronto's Ontario Line

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have contracted Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP) to deliver the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stat…

Canada: AECOM to Deliver Extension for Eglinton Crosstown LRT

AECOM has been selected by Metrolinx to deliver a 9.2-kilometre extension for the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.…

Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT

Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada.

Requests for Qualifications Issued for Ontario's Yonge North Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have released a RFQ for the Advance Tunnel Contract package for the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Requests for Proposals Issued for Toronto's Ontario Line

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued RFPs for two major works packages for Toronto's Ontario Line.

Canada: Siemens Mobility Awarded Maintenance Contract in West Toronto

Metrolinx has contracted Siemens Mobility to provide track, signal and right-of-way maintenance for railway infrastructure in West Toronto.

Canada: Tunnelling Commences on Scarborough Subway Extension

Metrolinx has announced that tunnelling is now underway on Scarborough’s 7.8-km subway extension in Toronto, Canada. 

Piling Work Starts at Toronto Union Station

Construction has begun on Union Station’s new south passenger concourse in Toronto.When completed it will span roughly 325 metres.

Canada: Construction Begins on Confederation GO Station in Hamilton

The Ontario government has announced that construction is now underway on the Confederation GO station in Hamilton.

Track Installation Advances Construction of Finch West LRT

Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West LRT project in Toronto, Canada.

Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project

ONxpress Transportation Partners has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project.

Canada: TBMs Travel to Toronto to Dig Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Tunnels

Work on Toronto’s Eglington Crosstown West Extension is a step closer to starting, as the project’s TBMs are now on their way to Canada.

Canada: Alstom to Overhaul GO Transit’s BiLevel Commuter Rail Cars

Alstom has signed a contract with Metrolinx to refurbish 94 BiLevel series VII commuter rail cars for GO Transit.

Canada: Finch West Facility Takes Delivery of Second Alstom LRV

The second of two Alstom light rail vehicles (LRV) has now arrived at the Finch West Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) in Toronto.

Green Light for Toronto's SmartTrack Stations Programme

A revised agreement in principle has been signed finalising the scope and vision of Toronto's SmartTrack Stations program.

Alstom Completes Metrolinx GO Train Car Order

The last in an order of 36 new GO train coaches from Alstom has now arrived at Metrolinx’s Willowbrook facility in Etobicoke, Canada.

First LRV Arrives at Toronto’s Finch West Maintenance and Storage Facility

The first Alstom light rail vehicle has arrived at the Finch West Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) from Alstom’s plant in Brampton.

Metrolinx Publishes Hydrail Feasibility Study Report

Metrolinx has been investigating the feasibility of using a hydrail system for one of the largest and most complex rail upgrades in the worl…

Metrolinx Orders Citadis Spirit LRVs for Toronto

Alstom has been awarded a firm order for the supply of 61 Citadis Spirit light rail vehicles for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area...

Alstom Awarded Train Control System Contract by Metrolinx