TTC and Metrolinx dispute Eglinton Crosstown LRT brake-issue safety ahead of opening
S2 · ~Jan 2026 · Metrolinx · Toronto, ON, Canada
Record
| Company | Metrolinx |
| Industry | Other |
| Type(s) | malfunction |
| Date | ~Jan 2026 (month precision) |
| Time of day | not documented |
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada · Eglinton Crosstown LRT |
| Severity | (minor injury or single-unit damage) |
| Scale | single line, fleet-level issue |
| Confidence | medium |
| Verified flag | Cited source on file; not independently re-verified |
Summary
TTC and Metrolinx publicly disagreed over the safety readiness of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT after emergency brake issues were identified on the Alstom-built vehicles, further delaying the line's opening.
Primary source
Publisher: Toronto Star · Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Supporting source rows (1)
| Date | Supporting source row | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~Jan 2026 | TTC and Metrolinx dispute Eglinton Crosstown LRT brake-issue safety ahead of opening | Toronto Star | Toronto Star |
Other context
malfunction context
Metrolinx industry position
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