What is the latest status of the project “Eglinton Crosstown LRT”?

The status recorded for “Eglinton Crosstown LRT” is delayed.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Eglinton Crosstown LRT”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Eglinton Crosstown LRT”: government bodies (Metrolinx).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Eglinton Crosstown LRT”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Eglinton Crosstown LRT” to USD 9527424000.

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Eglinton Crosstown LRT”?

This Taiyo project page references The Globe and Mail along with the original URL (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-torontos-transit-failures-are-no-joke/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Sector: Rail • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Source: The Globe and Mail

Project

Delayed

The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light-rail transit line with 25 stops, some underground, traversing the centre of Toronto. The project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, with construction starting years ago and the line still not open to the public. The tunnels are bored, stations built, and trains running test runs without passengers. The project was managed by Metrolinx usi

Status: Failure
Sector: Rail, Government
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Globe and Mail

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The project “Eglinton Crosstown LRT” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Globe and Mail.

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Original status	delayed
Taiyo status	Failure
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light-rail transit line with 25 stops, some underground, traversing the centre of Toronto. The project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, with construction starting years ago and the line still not open to the public. The tunnels are bored, stations built, and trains running test runs without passengers. The project was managed by Metrolinx using a public-private partnership model, leading to disputes and court issues that increased costs.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	Canada
State	Ontario
City	Toronto

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Source	The Globe and Mail
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Record type	Project
Sector	Rail, Government
Article published date	2025-12-02

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