Toronto Transit Commission

• TTC prepares to install automatic train signalling, promises more frequent service

  The new deal will see Hitachi Rail Canada install a communications-based train control (CBTC) system for the Toronto Transit Commission.

  Canada

  Jul 15
  
• Toronto transit ridership surges after service ramped up for World Cup matches

  The Toronto Transit Service said in a post on social media that ridership on routes to BMO Field and Exhibition Place jumped 42 per cent higher than figures for the year before. 

  Canada

  Jul 8
  
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• TTC adding 600 transit ambassadors to shore up FIFA readiness

  At a press conference Friday, transit officials and Mayor Olivia Chow said they are rolling out extra service on the TTC to meet fan demand during World Cup events in Toronto.

  Traffic

  May 8
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• Toronto’s transit agency faces questions over consultant costs in lean budget year

  Data obtained by Global News shows the Toronto Transit Commission is currently committed to communications and marketing consulting contracts worth roughly $3.5 million.

  Politics

  Feb 9
• Planning to ride the Eglinton Crosstown LRT on Sunday? Here’s when each station opens

  The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is set to finally open Sunday morning, but the TTC is stressing there won't be any formal event, ribbon cutting or commemorative merchandise.

  Canada

  Feb 7
• New Finch West LRT forced to stop service multiple times during winter storm

  The new Finch West LRT was closed multiple times on Friday amidst a winter storm. Technical issues, signal problems and debris on the track all stopped trains from running.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2025
• Toronto transit ridership sputters, failing to hit projections or 2024 totals

  The TTC has frozen fares for three years, slowly ramped up service and opened a new rapid transit line, but ridership is still lower than in 2019 and falling below expectations

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2025
• Weather-related issues force Finch West LRT to briefly shut down Thursday morning

  Service across the entire Finch West LRT was briefly paused just after 7:30 a.m. due to 'weather-related switch issues' on the new line. 

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2025
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• Toronto transit to offer free rides next year under new fare-capping program

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new "fare-capping" program that will let TTC riders travel for free after making 47 paid trips in a month. The program launches in September.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2025
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• Temporary signage marks renaming of Dundas Station in Toronto

  On Tuesday, the temporary signs reading 'TMU: Dundas Street' could be seen around the station, part of a rebrand to name it after Toronto Metropolitan University. 

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2025