[toronto647]

The TTC and Mx are still working through some issues.

TTC expects those issues to be resolved and an opening date agreed on by the end of January.

So I would not anticipate an opening before February.

I would imagine they will try to line up the opening with either the February or March Board period.

In the press release it mentions "With this rigorous testing complete and final preparatory works underway, it is expected the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open to the public in the coming weeks."

Weeks would be less than 8 ish weeks in my strong opinion meaning by Sunday, February 1. Anything later would just be silly.

 

[toronto647]

Does anybody know or think an announcement will be made for the opening date? Will that be in 2025 at least or by mid Jan at the very latest?

 

[mburrrrr]

Where is Phil? He is missing his big 90 day moment.

 

[A 6264]

Prior to the last 24 hours, everyone seemed to be predicting a date in December or January, as though February was out of the question.
I'm looking and that and thinking, I predict February as the earliest date. It could be later.
Someone said that Line 6 is about to open 1 month after testing completion, and Line 5 should take less time.
Considering how much bigger Line 5 is, I would think the gap would be longer, not shorter.
But I have to ask, how long have people on here been saying they can't imagine it will be much longer before Line 5 opens, and it can't possibly be more than a few months?
Oh yeah. 5 and a half years.
Rule #1 for crystal ball gazers: Don't make your personal wish of what you want to be true, be a factor in your analysis. (Probably the most ignored advice of all time.)

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Ontario Government press release:

Ontario Achieves Substantial Completion of Eglinton Crosstown LRT - Operational control now transferred to the TTC ahead of the launch of passenger service

Appropriate on Krampusnacht, or Krampus Day, which is celebrated today on December 5, 2025? Watch out for birch rods.

Should have been tomorrow, December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day.

 

[TOtramz]

The worst possible date would be in March, since now that they achieved substantial completion they must open the line within 90 days

 

[DSCToronto]

What's this based on?

Common sense and experience, maybe!

 

[toronto647]

The worst possible date would be in March, since now that they achieved substantial completion they must open the line within 90 days

Is this stipulated as legal requirement somewhere?

 

[Northern Light]

Where is Phil? He is missing his big 90 day moment.

Good question, his Linkedin says he's still in Toronto.

He apparently did some consulting in Saudi Arabia in the last year, but is currently 'self-employed'.

 

[drum118]

Ford says Eglinton Crosstown LRT could open in 2026

 

[nfitz]

Good question, his Linkedin says he's still in Toronto.

He apparently did some consulting in Saudi Arabia in the last year, but is currently 'self-employed'.

Well at least Saudi Arabia hasn't gone to his head.

 

[crs1026]

Groundhog Day. It's gonna be Groundhog Day.

- Paul

 

[DSCToronto]

Does anybody know or think an announcement will be made for the opening date? Will that be in 2025 at least or by mid Jan at the very latest?

Yes, those of us who keep up with UT (and others like Steve Munro) know (or have a very good idea of) the opening date!! :->

 

[nfitz]

Yes, those of us who keep up with UT (and others like Steve Munro) know (or have a very good idea of) the opening date!! :->

Do we now? Unless we are guessing the February 15th (the ides of February!) board change. Though the board change theory didn't work for Line 6.

 

[A 6264]

Groundhog Day. It's gonna be Groundhog Day.

- Paul

Groundhog Day in Toronto, the day when a Line 5 train sticks its lead car out of its hole, and if it sees its own shadow, opening day will be in 6 weeks. (But it will just be a rumour, no official announcement.)