"Speaking at an unrelated transit news conference Monday, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said the revenue service demonstration, or RSD, is finishing after it began on the 19-kilometre east-west line in early October. I can understand the frustration of absolutely everybody associated with this project, Lindsay said, while calling the end of testing good news. However, when pressed by reporters, Lindsay still would not confirm an opening date. We're looking forward to confirming a date as soon as we can, he said."
"The Eglinton Crosstown was initially set to open in 2020, but a series of technical problems and associated cost overruns have plagued the project and repeatedly delayed its completion. Construction on the line began in 2011. WATCH | Metrolinx began final testing on Oct. 7: Metrolinx began a final test of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT this week but has yet to announce an opening date for the much-delayed route."
Final revenue service demonstration testing on the 19-kilometre Eglinton Crosstown LRT is concluding after beginning in early October. Testing has finished without a confirmed passenger opening date. Over the coming week, a finer resolution of minor deficiencies is planned before the project reaches substantial completion. Metrolinx and the TTC are coordinating the ramp-up to passenger service. The line was initially scheduled to open in 2020; construction began in 2011. Technical problems and associated cost overruns have repeatedly delayed completion. Calls for a public inquiry into the delays and overruns have been made while officials describe progress as considerable and close to completion.
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