Canada’s City of Brampton celebrated the Ontario government’s announcement to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton with the development of a rapid transit tunnel. 

The transformative project will provide fast, reliable, and sustainable transit while enhancing connectivity and supporting the City’s vision for a thriving downtown core.

The Rapid Transit Tunnel

The planned approximate 2.5-mile underground extension will run from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown Brampton, linking the Hazel McCallion Line to the heart of the city. 

The investment ensures seamless integration with Brampton Transit, Züm, GO Transit, and other regional transit systems, providing residents and businesses with improved accessibility and convenience.

Benefits of Hazel McCallion Extension

The Hazel McCallion Line extension is expected to spur significant economic development in Brampton, including the creation of 47,000 new housing units and 17,000 jobs over the lifespan of this project. 

The new opportunities will drive urban renewal in the city’s downtown core, further solidifying Brampton’s reputation as a key destination for growth and innovation.

The project will prioritize connections to key destinations like the Brampton Innovation District and the downtown core, supporting the City’s long-term economic and urban development goals.

Key benefits for Brampton, include:

• Enhanced connectivity: The extension will connect downtown Brampton with major transit systems across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

• Reduced congestion: By encouraging transit use, the project will ease traffic on Brampton’s busiest roads.

• Environmental sustainability: Clean, electrically powered light rail vehicles will produce near-zero emissions, promoting greener transportation.

• Economic growth: The improved transit infrastructure will attract businesses, residents, and investment to the city’s core.

​Extension Facts

The Hazel McCallion Line extension is part of the largest transit expansion in North America, with Ontario investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade to modernize and expand public transit. 

Designated as a priority under the Building Transit Faster Act in 2024, the project will benefit from expedited approvals, ensuring timely delivery and value for taxpayers.

As Ontario’s third-largest city continues to grow and evolve, the Hazel McCallion Line extension will be a cornerstone of Brampton’s transportation and city-building strategy, providing residents with efficient, sustainable, and accessible transit options for decades to come.