Laying tracks is a major step in building the Finch West LRT, a system that will connect with the TTC, York Region and Peel Region transit service. Read on to learn more about how it’s coming along. How much track needs to be laid for a new light rail transit (LRT) line? The answer is not as straightforward as it might seem. The Finch West … Continue reading Track installation marks major advancement for Finch West LRT project

Excavation work is done on one of the major stations along the Finch West LRT projects – one that will serve as an interchange with the TTC subway system. Scroll down to learn more about how much work goes into digging out a transit station. Plus watch the new construction progress video. Sixteen months of digging and hauling. That is how long it took a … Continue reading Finch West LRT marks major milestone as big dig wraps up at Finch West Station

The Finch West LRT project continues to move forward. Underground stations are being dug out, surface stops are coming along, and vehicles are being tested. Read about the construction progress as this new transit route comes into focus. Talking about construction progress is one thing, seeing it with your own eyes is a whole other thing. Despite plenty of wind, sleet, and snow, the Finch … Continue reading New flyover video shows how far Finch West LRT project has come this year

Transit builds bridges, but transit projects also need bridges. The Finch West LRT project will cross the Humber River Bridge, but it needs to be widened and upgraded to make that happen. Keep reading to find out how high the bridge is being lifted, all while the important crossing stays open. A few millimeters might not sound like a lot, but lifting an entire bridge … Continue reading Brute strength – Find out how more than one million Toronto vehicles have been raised for Finch West LRT Project

Look deep inside a Finch West LRT station and more. Metrolinx News has the very latest photos from the 11-kilometre light rail project. Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end. If it looks deep, that’s because it is. The station is 11 metres below street level – … Continue reading From underground to street level – New photos show progress along Finch West LRT route