Where are the Alstom Flexity LRVs manufactured and tested?

The Alstom Flexity LRVs are manufactured and tested in Canada.

How long is the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT line and what is its daily rider capacity?

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT line runs for approximately 12 miles and can carry up to 123,000 daily riders.

How does the new LRT line facilitate connectivity in Toronto?

The new LRT line connects with 68 bus routes, three TTC subway stations, and two GO Transit regional passenger rail lines, enhancing connectivity across various Toronto neighborhoods and regional destinations.

What technological feature accompanies the Alstom LRVs for the new Toronto line?

The Alstom LRVs operate alongside a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

Alstom to Supply New Subway Trains for Toronto

Manufactured and tested in Canada, the vehicles will operate in tandem with a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

by Staff

February 9, 2026

A rendering of Alstom's LRV for the Toronto Transit Commission. — The Eglinton LRVs can comfortably carry up to 200 people, both standing and sitting. The LRVs are 100% low floor and zero-emission.
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ALSTOM SA 2026. Advanced & Creative Design | Metropolis

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Alstom and Metrolinx have introduced 76 Flexity light rail vehicles on Toronto's new Line 5 Eglinton, with vehicles built and tested in Canada.
The new line on Eglinton Avenue spans 12 miles, includes 25 stations, and accommodates up to 123,000 daily riders on a dedicated right-of-way.
Line 5 Eglinton connects with 68 bus routes, three TTC subway stations, and two GO Transit lines, enhancing regional transit connectivity.

*Summarized by AI

Alstom and its long-time transit partner, Metrolinx, announced that 76 Flexity light rail vehicles (LRVs) went into service on the brand-new Line 5 Eglinton (Eglinton Crosstown LRT) in Toronto.

Manufactured and tested in Canada, the vehicles will operate in tandem with a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

Alstom on Eglinton Avenue

Alstom’s LRVs run for approximately 12 miles along Eglinton Avenue, one of the city’s busiest midtown thoroughfares. The new LRT line can carry up to 123,000 daily riders. There are 25 stations and stops on the line, which travels on a dedicated right-of-way, separate from motor vehicle traffic.

The line also connects with 68 bus routes, three TTC subway stations, and two GO Transit regional passenger rail lines, helping knit together passengers from a variety of neighborhoods to a wide array of local and regional destinations.

“Alstom’s vehicles and signaling continue to serve as the backbone of a crucial piece of the Greater Toronto Area’s transit system,” said Michael Keroullé, president of Alstom Americas. “Our ongoing collaborations with Metrolinx and municipal transit partners, including the TTC, are helping deliver safer, more reliable mobility solutions for one of North America’s most rapidly expanding regions.”

Alstom’s Citadis LRVs

The Eglinton LRVs can comfortably carry up to 200 people, both standing and sitting. The LRVs are 100% low floor and zero-emission.

Globally, over 8,000 Alstom Citadis LRVs have been ordered or are in successful revenue service in 140 cities. They are renowned for their smooth ride, spacious interiors, wide doors, air conditioning, features for people with limited mobility, and enhanced passenger information.

To ensure passenger safety and on-time arrivals, Alstom has equipped the Eglinton Crosstown line with a state-of-the-art signaling technology known as Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC). Alstom has previously installed CBTC systems in Europe, Asia, and on Toronto’s TTC Line 1.

Alstom will also be responsible for maintaining the fleet.