Eglinton Crosstown LRT emergency brake issue raised ahead of opening
S2 · ~Jan 2026 · Alstom · Toronto, ON, Canada
Record
| Company | Alstom |
| Industry | Rail suppliers |
| 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 | fleet-level issue, single line |
| Confidence | medium |
| Verified flag | Cited source on file; not independently re-verified |
Summary
Metrolinx confirmed the Alstom-built Eglinton Crosstown LRT light rail vehicles experienced emergency braking issues; Metrolinx characterized the problems as not 'safety critical' but they added to disputes over the long-delayed line's readiness to open.
Primary source
Publisher: CBC News · Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Supporting source rows (1)
| Date | Supporting source row | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~Jan 2026 | Eglinton Crosstown LRT emergency brake issue raised ahead of opening | CBC News | CBC News |
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