Update — Sunday, December 7, 7:38 a.m.: The Government of Ontario has announced that Metrolinx has completed testing of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line.

The TTC has announced that Line 6 Finch West will open for passengers Sunday, December 7.

A TTC news release quotes Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who said, “The opening of Line 6 Finch West is a transformative moment for Toronto. Line 6 Finch West will connect northwest Toronto communities, support local businesses, and make it easier for people to get to work, school, and home. I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to deliver this project. Together, we are fighting congestion and building a more connected, accessible and sustainable city.”

The line includes two stations and 16 stops and will move more than 51,000 passengers each day Mondays to Friday, with the TTC expecting to complete 12-million annual trips by 2031. The light rail transit trains travel along a dedicated, primarily street-level, track, providing rapid transit to communities near Finch Avenue West.

Fifteen fully accessible trains operate Mondays to Fridays during morning and afternoon rush hours, with service every six and a half minutes. At all other times, including weekends, trains arrive at stops about every 10 to 12 minutes.

Onboard fare payment is not available. Tap your PRESTO, credit or debit card or your mobile wallet on the platform before boarding the vehicle. If you’re paying your fare with cash, use the single-ride vending machine on the platform and obtain a paper transfer as your proof of payment.

The TTC says that “Vehicles are modern and accessible. They feature level boarding platforms, priority seating and clear audio-visual announcements. Plus, underground stations include elevators from street to track level, wide fare gates, tactile guidance and more.”

In its news release the TTC explains that, “Following the recommendations of the Ottawa LRT public inquiry, Line 6 Finch West will operate under “soft opening” conditions, with trains serving passengers only from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. before spring 2026. The temporary early closing will provide the line’s maintainers, Mosaic Transit Group, with an extended maintenance window, allowing staff to become more familiar with the line and monitor it for any issues while in full revenue service.”

Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., buses serve passengers at curbside stops on the Finch West corridor every 10 minutes.

Trains will arrive every six and a half minutes during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, and every 10 to 12 minutes at all other times.

Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., Line 6 shuttle buses serve passengers at on-street LRT stops on the Finch West corridor every 10 minutes. The shuttle buses alternate trips with buses along the 37S Islington route to reduce the number of transfers for passengers travelling between Humber College Bus Terminal and Humberwood Loop. The first Line 6 shuttle buses start service nightly at 9:59 p.m. eastbound from Humber College Bus Terminal and westbound from Finch West Station.

Buses along the 336 Finch West route operate along the corridor from after 1 a.m. until the start of train service — about 6 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 8 a.m. Sundays.

The TTC serves as the operator for Line 6, explaining that it’s “bringing more than a century of expertise as North America’s third busiest public transit agency.” Under agreements with provincial transit agency, Metrolinx, and the City of Toronto, the TTC is responsible for operating trains, providing security and revenue control, and staffing stations. The line’s infrastructure and vehicles are maintained by Mosaic Transit Group, under contract to Metrolinx. As operator, the TTC says it “works in close partnership with Metrolinx, the City, and project partners to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service, integrating Line 6 Finch West into Toronto’s broader transit.”

Last monthThe Government of Ontario has announced that Metrolinx had “successfully completed Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT), marking a significant milestone” in the project. With the final 30-day “dry run” complete, the TTC assumed full operational control of the line November 3.

According to the government, “Line 6 Finch West… [offers] convenient connections to local and regional transit, including TTC buses [and subway trains], MiWay, York Region Transit and Brampton [Transit], making transfers simple and affordable so people spend less time in traffic and more time at home.”

Starting Sunday, November 16, the TTC adjusted service along seven bus routes to prepare for the opening of Line 6:

• 36 Finch West;
• 37A Islington via Rexdale**;
• 101 Downsview Park;
• 119 Torbarrie (starting Monday, November 17);
• 336 Finch West overnight;
• 927 Highway 27 express; and
• 996 Wilson express.

It also introduced two new routes:

• 107 Alness - Chesswood; and
• 166 Toryork (starting Monday, November 17).

• 35A / 35B Jane;
• 37B Islington;
• 41 Keele;
• 45A Kipling;
• 46 Martin Grove;
• 73C Royal York;
• 84D Sheppard West (starting Monday, December 8);
• 96A / 96B / 96D Wilson;
• 99 Arrow Rd;
• 106 Sentinel;
• 108 Driftwood;
• 165 Weston Rd North;
• 927A / 927B / 927C / 927D Highway 27 express;
• 935 Jane express;
• 937 Islington express (starting Monday, December 8);
• 939B Finch express (starting Monday, December 8);
• 941 Keele express (starting Monday, December 8);
• 945 Kipling express (starting Monday, December 8);
• 989 Weston express (starting Monday, December 8); and
• 996 Wilson express ((starting Monday, December 8).

Learn about the official opening ceremony for Line 6 here.

Also happening Sunday, December 7: The TTC officially renames Eglinton West and Dundas stations as Cedarvale and TMU stations.