Line 6 Finch West to open on December 7

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

“The opening of Line 6 Finch West is a transformative moment for Toronto,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “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.”

“We look forward to welcoming customers on board Line 6 Finch West from December 7,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “This is the most significant expansion of Toronto’s transit network since the Spadina subway extension, and it will bring faster, more reliable service to thousands of riders every day. Line 6 will help connect communities, support local jobs, and play a real role in reducing congestion across our city by giving people a faster, more dependable alternative to driving. I want to thank our partners at Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario for their collaboration in bringing this project over the finish line.”

“We are thrilled to welcome customers on board the new Line 6 Finch West. Since January, the TTC has worked tirelessly, 24/7, with Metrolinx to operate tens of thousands of test train-hours to ensure a safe and reliable experience. Now, with independent certification confirming the line’s readiness, we are excited and fully prepared to begin this new chapter in Toronto transit,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “I want to thank our staff, our partners, and the community for their dedication and patience throughout the testing period. We are committed to delivering a safe, reliable, and outstanding customer experience on Line 6 from day one.”

Line 6 Finch West will serve 18 stops along Finch Ave. W., running between Finch West Station on Line 1 Yonge-University and Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus. In addition to connecting with TTC Line 1, Line 6 Finch West will offer convenient connections to TTC bus routes and regional transit services, including GO Transit, MiWay, York Region Transit, and Brampton Züm.

Fifteen fully accessible trains will operate during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, with service every six and a half minutes. At all other times, including weekends, trains will arrive approximately every 10 to 12 minutes.

Following the recommendations of the Ottawa LRT public inquiry, Line 6 Finch West will operate under “soft opening” conditions with trains running from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. until 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., service will be provided by buses operating every 10 minutes, serving on-street LRT stops along the Finch West corridor. The TTC’s Blue Night bus service will operate after 1 a.m. until the start of train service at 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and 8 a.m. on Sundays.

The opening of Line 6 also means the names of two existing TTC stations will officially change on December 7. Eglinton West Station will become Cedarvale Station, while Dundas Station will become TMU Station. These changes mean Line 1 trains will now announce arrival at the stations with their new names.

Changes to signage, maps and other TTC wayfinding information to reflect the new names are already underway.

The TTC serves as the operator for Line 6 Finch West, bringing more than a century of expertise as North America’s third busiest public transit agency. Under agreements with Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, the TTC is responsible for operating trains, providing security and revenue control, and staffing stations to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The line’s infrastructure and vehicles are maintained by Mosaic Transit Group (MTG) under contract to Metrolinx. As operator, the TTC 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.