Finch West LRT
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A @Metrolinx project. An 11km LRT line along Finch Avenue West between Keele and Humber College. Available Monday-Friday from 9-5 or call 24/7 at 416-202-6500.
Toronto, Ontario
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Exciting news... For the first time, a vehicle travelled from the Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) to Humber College station!
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Teams are putting the finishing touches on the main platform at Finch West station!
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Humber College station portal construction works are complete and LRV ready!
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A sign of the times! Construction progress continues at Finch West Station.
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Testing is ramping up on Finch Avenue West! Remember to always stay alert and cross the tracks only at designated crosswalks.
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Crews are putting the finishing touches at stops along the alignment. To date, 25 of 29 Presto machines have been installed across 18 stops!
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Ticketing machines are being installed at surface stops across the Finch West LRT alignment!
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#DYK
- we're installing nearly 11 kilometres of bike lanes across Finch Avenue West as part of the LRT project, giving commuters safe alternative choices to travel across Toronto.
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Introducing the new Finch West LRV Vehicles! 🚆 Convenient, fast, and reliable transit is coming to northwest Toronto with arrivals expected every 5 minutes during peak hours. Take a look inside!
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Update: Elevator and escalator installation works are in final stages at Finch West station.
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Exciting update! Last week, we shared that the Finch West LRV took its first trip to Humber College 🎉 Check out the video capturing this exciting milestone 🚆
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This
#TransformationTuesday
, check out the incredible progress along Albion Rd to Martin Grove over the last year! Testing and commissioning works continue.
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Installation of the Overhead Catenary System poles (OCS) for the Finch West LRT are now complete! Fun fact: There are 481 OCS poles along the alignment.
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Testing 1, 2, 3. Look for the Finch West LRT vehicles to be testing on the guideway between York Gate Boulevard and Kipling Avenue this week. Remember to practice safety around the guideway.
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Light rail vehicle testing and deliveries continue! Last week, the 7th LRV in our fleet was delivered to the maintenance and storage facility.
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Be advised, light rail vehicle (LRV) testing on the Finch Ave. W. main line is ongoing. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to obey all traffic and directional signage while in the area.
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With the arrival of our 12th LRV last week, two-thirds of the Finch West LRT fleet is now on site at the Maintenance and Storage Facility.
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The 16th light rail vehicle has arrived at our Maintenance and Storage Facility. Only two to go before the entire fleet is on site!
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Crews have completed the installation of the 200 m canopy that connects to Humber College campus. It was installed in 36 sections, which included overhead, cladding and glassworks. This will provide commuters a safe path to and from the campus to the station.
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A view of the
@FinchWestLRT
’s progress at Islington Ave. Check out the canopies, rail, track slab and bike lanes!
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The Finch West LRT fleet is halfway there! 9 of 18 light rail vehicles have now been delivered to the Maintenance and Storage Facility.
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🚄 Exciting news 🎊 Work on the portal that will guide trains in and out of Humber College Station is now complete.
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Our 17th LRV is now on site at the Maintenance and Storage Facility. Only one more to go before the fleet is complete!
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Huge news! Finch West LRT's guideway, track slab, and duct bank are 100% complete! Exciting progress continues!
Importante nouvelle! La voie de guidage, les dalles de voie et les canalisations du TLR de Finch West sont terminées à 100 %. Des progrès encourageants continuent!
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Call it a good ‘sign’ 😉. We're rolling out route maps and directional signage at stops along the Finch West LRT alignment.
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The Finch West LRT’s construction provided a wonderful opportunity to install bike lanes across the alignment, which along with the LRT, will provide environmentally friendly ways to commute. Teams are working on the lanes between John Garland Blvd. and Silverstone Dr.
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Canopies and glass have now been installed at our Jane and Finch stop.
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Finch West LRT canopy installations are complete!
See here for full story:
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As testing continues along the alignment, we want to remind pedestrians to use designated crossings. Crossing over or walking along the guideway is never safe
#FWLRT
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The new Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) on Finch Ave. W. between Norfinch Dr. and Signet Dr. is now open to the public! The MUP offers pedestrians a safe way to avoid busy motor traffic in the area.
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Check out this video showing the crew rotating the new SB bridge and getting it ready to move it into place.
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LRV deliveries continue! Our team welcomed the 14th vehicle in our fleet last week – only four more to go!
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🚄 Just rolled out of the Maintenance and Storage Facility and into the spotlight! 🌟 Check out this LRV as it takes to the yard for some testing.
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Did you know? The new Finch West LRT vehicles are 48 metres in length. That's about one-tenth as tall as The CN Tower! Vehicles have the capacity to carry 144 people seated or 300 people standing.
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New permanent traffic signals have been installed at Westmore Rd. and Finch Ave. W. intersection. 22 intersections are now complete, with only seven remaining! 🎉
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All Passenger Visual Information System’s (PVIS) have been installed and are currently being commissioned along the alignment.
Once operational, these displays will keep passengers informed with real-time updates on arrivals and important news or alerts.
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The Finch West LRT boasts 2 stations and 16 stops, with each stop featuring one of three platform styles: Island, Mirror, and Near & Far.
At Rowntree Mills stop, you'll find a Near & Far layout, with eastbound and westbound platforms situated on opposite sides of Islington Ave.
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We were joined by special guest
@RM_Transit
for a tour at the Finch West MSF this morning. Stay tuned for more details next week!
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Here's a glimpse inside the main entrance of Finch West Station, showing the stairs, escalators, and red accent tiles on the wall.
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DYK? All stringing and cabling works for the Finch West LRT’s Overhead Catenary System (OCS) are now complete! 🎉
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Take a look at the latest image of Humber College station’s north and south buildings’ facades!
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SPOTTED! The first
@AlstomCanada
light rail vehicle arrived on site yesterday for the Finch West LRT project 🚊 The vehicle is being delivered in two parts, with the second part being delivered today.
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Check out the Westmore stop along the
#FWLRT
. Every stop across the alignment features ramp access, making it easy for all members of the community to reach each platform.
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Take a look! Elevators are on the cusp of completion at Finch West station!
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Canopy installations are continuing across the alignment — pictured is ongoing installation work at the Westmore stop.
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Guideway installation, paving works, and bike lane installations are in full swing in the Finch West and Albion Road area.
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Each stop along the Finch West LRT features one of three platform styles: Island, Mirror, and Near & Far.
At the Martin Grove stop, you'll find an Island layout, where both east and westbound LRVs are accessible from a central platform.
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The Finch West LRT's overhead catenary system will be supported by 477 poles – 304 of which are now installed! This system will provide power to our light rail vehicles as they traverse Finch Avenue West.
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Last night, teams began installing the first canopy shelters for the line at Driftwood, which will provide a covered waiting area on the stop platform.
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Finch West LRT teams have started installing tactile plates at surface stops. The plates mark the edge of the platform and will improve commuter safety while waiting for the next train.
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We're (nearly) halfway there! Teams have installed 56 canopies at our surface stops, with 60 still to go.
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The holidays may be far behind us, but earlier this month, a special present arrived at the MSF wrapped up on a flatbed.
13 LRV deliveries down, 5 more to go!
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#DYK
LRV testing is now taking place on Finch Avenue West? Never attempt to approach an LRV being tested, and follow all signage and turning restrictions when driving in the area
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Crews working on the Finch West LRT project are in the final stages of paving on Finch Avenue West, from Kipling Avenue to 3025 Finch Ave W. Pedestrians and motorists are reminded to use caution when in the area and adhere to directional signage.
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This
#TransformationTuesday
we're turning renderings into reality! Check out the amazing progress being made on Finch West Station.
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Concrete works are complete for the multi-purpose tunnel at Highway 400! Teams are now entering the home stretch of the tunnel's construction, which will allow pedestrians and cyclists to bypass the busy southbound on-ramp once complete.
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It was a pleasure welcoming
@RM_Transit
to the Finch West LRT on Friday. Check out his video showcasing all the progress we're making on the project!
The Finch West LRT is a new 10km modern tram line in Toronto that will tie together a number of key destinations and underserved communities. We got an incredible tour of the project, so come along with us and see the Finch LRT!
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Check out the new Public Visual Information System (PVIS) screens installed at the Duncanwoods stop. Once in service, these displays will provide passengers real-time updates on vehicle arrivals as well as news or alerts.
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Escalator safety glass and handrail installation is happening at Finch West station.
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#DYK
: The Finch West LRT Guideway excavation is 100% complete! Final duct bank and Overhead Catenary System foundation installations are underway.
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Here's another sneak peek inside of the future LRT portion of Finch West Station! Teams continue to make progress on wall tiling, ceiling, and staircase works.
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Canopies at the Milvan-Rumike stop are going up! This makes 108 of 116 canopies in place, with remaining work still to come at the Weston stop.
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Humber College Station has reached structural completion! With all steel and concrete work done, teams have turned towards fitting out the interior of the station, as shown in this new video:
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Near Sentinel Road and our LRV testing area, teams have installed new sidewalks and bike lanes. These will eventually be extended to the rest of the Finch West LRT corridor as construction wraps up.
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Check out the incredible transformation that happened at Duncanwoods Drive in just one year!
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At all 26 intersections on the Finch West LRT alignment, we’ll be installing new permanent street lighting and traffic signals. Teams have started by completing Highway 400 and Sentinel Road — 24 to go!
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The Finch West LRT’s light rail vehicle fleet expansion continues, with the 6th LRV arriving at the Maintenance and Storage Facility last week!
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The track slab in the Humber College Station Portal is nearing completion. Next step — rail installation!
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Progress continues on the portal that will guide trains in and out of Humber College Station. With track slab work nearly complete, rail installation will soon begin.
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On Friday, the team was back on Finch West performing low-speed tests with our
@AlstomCanada
LRV. With testing work ramping up in the coming weeks, please remember that entering the guideway is prohibited at all times. Stay alert and safe as you travel on Finch Avenue West.
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Humber College Station’s portal continues its transformation, as concrete track slab and rail continue to go in.
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New permanent power transformers arrived at Finch West station! Teams are working on completing assembly and the connections works
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Our crews are working 24/7 this weekend to complete the northbound Hwy. 400 bridge replacement. Early this morning, the team excavated and relocated the old bridge, making space for the new one!
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#DYK
? Each Finch West LRT stop will have four information displays, which will provide LRV wait times and other important information for your commute.
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Steel works are now complete at Humber College Station! In total, 650,000 kg of steel was used to form the backbone of the new rapid transit station.
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Check out the Mirror layout at the Westmore stop along the Finch West LRT, which features both east and westbound platforms facing each other.
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Mechanical and engineering works are underway inside the new LRT section of Finch West Station.
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New permanent traffic signal installation and pedestrian crosswalk painting are complete at Finch Ave. W. and Highway 27!
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Planter installations along the alignment are nearly finished, with final plantings scheduled for the upcoming months 🎍
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Underneath Keele and Finch, the platform concrete slab is taking shape for the future Line 6 portion of Finch West Station.
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Teams are installing a rail switch on Finch Avenue West near Kendleton Drive. This switch allows LRVs to transfer to the opposite track, allowing them to change direction quickly and safely.
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Rail installation is happening now in the Finch West Station portal. The diverging rail segments will form a diamond crossover, allowing LRVs to switch from one track to another.
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Here's a sneak peek inside Finch West Station, where stairs connecting the concourse and platform levels have now been poured.
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Continuing with our showcase of progress at Finch West Station, here's an interior shot showing the installation of the new pedestrian accessibility ramps.
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Crews are installing emergency exit gates at stops across the Finch West LRT alignment. These gates will be installed at the west and east ends of all stop platforms.
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DYK? Finch West LRT light rail vehicles are testing along Finch Ave. W. Don’t forget, it is illegal to board an LRV during testing.
#RailSafetyWeek
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The Finch West LRT team participated in a cleanup along various parts of the alignment today
#EarthDay2024
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Did you know the new Finch West LRT will use electric power? 🔌 This will provide riders with a more sustainable way to travel, as well as reduce noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions!
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Aluminum panel cladding is underway at Humber College Station's south building exterior.
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Have you seen the Finch West LRV's testing along the alignment? 🚈 Ever wonder how they stay so clean?
Check out this clip that takes you inside the Wash Bay at the Maintenance and Storage Facility!
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While interior fit-out work continues at Finch West Station, exterior façade work continues to progress!
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Rail installation on the Humber River Bridge is beginning imminently. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to exercise caution when in the area.
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For this week's
#TransformationTuesday
we're looking at Humber College Station, where renderings are beginning to match reality.
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Now that the existing bridge has been removed, crews are preparing to move the new SB bridge into place.
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The Finch West LRT is powered by high voltage electricity running through the overhead cables and wires. Do not climb any structure to touch or handle any cables or wires. If you see a cable or wire on the ground, stay clear of it and contact emergency services immediately.
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