Alstom’s Citadis light rail vehicles begin service on Toronto Canada’s Finch West Light Rapid Transit (LRT)

• Eighteen state-of-the-art Alstom Citadis light rail vehicles are set to operate across 16 stops and 2 stations on Toronto’s new 10.3-kilometre Finch West LRT line
• The made-in-Canada Light Rail Vehicles were manufactured and tested at Alstom facilities in Brampton and Kingston, Ontario
• Alstom is responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles, the track and the catenary system for the next 30 years
• Toronto’s newest rail transit line will bring faster, more reliable transit services to northwest Toronto

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, in partnership with Metrolinx, welcomes the commissioning of 18 Citadis light-rail vehicles (LRVs) on Toronto’s Finch West Light Rapid Transit (LRT) line. The Finch West LRT marks a major step forward in delivering sustainable, efficient transit to Toronto’s growing communities, all powered by Alstom’s commitment to innovation and Canadian expertise.

The Citadis LRVs will operate on a completely new line on a dedicated right of way separated from traffic. The line is 10.3 kilometres; it has 16 stops and 2 stations, the Finch West station in the east and the Humber College Station in the west. It is connected to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Line 1, Finch West subway station by a pedestrian portal. The project will cut down travel time and increase transit reliability. The Finch West LRT project is part of the Ontario government’s multibillion-dollar investment in public transit systems that will help connect Ontarians for generations to come.

State-of-the-art light rail vehicles, made in Ontario

“Alstom is proud to deliver rail-mobility solutions that are engineered and manufactured in Ontario,” said Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas. “We thank our clients, Metrolinx and the TTC, for their trust and long-term partnership. We are delighted to contribute to the development of Toronto’s booming public transit system with best-in-class mobility technology, made by Canadians, for Canadians.”

Made by Alstom at its Brampton facility and tested at its Kingston site, each 48-metre-long Citadis vehicle offers a spacious design, accommodating up to 300 passengers comfortably while being fully accessible for strollers and people with mobility needs.

The 100% low-floor Citadis vehicle is designed for the Canadian market, capable of operating in winter conditions up to -38°C. They are fitted with winterized solutions to ensure operational performance, and optimize passenger comfort and experience with reinforced insulation, powerful HVAC, and snow and ice management solutions. 

To date, Alstom has delivered more than 8,000 Citadis LRVs to 140 cities in more than 30 countries worldwide. Together, the Citadis vehicles have travelled over 1 billion kilometres and carried 10 billion passengers since first entering service.

A strong presence in Ontario

Vehicle assembly for the Finch LRV took place in Brampton, from 2020 to 2024. At peak production, this contract supported over 180 jobs in Ontario and expanded the size of a critical workforce necessary for the growing rail sector in Ontario. Over the last months, Alstom has worked with its partners at Metrolinx and the TTC to test, maintain and prepare for the launch of these modern and efficient vehicles. Alstom is also responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles, the track and the catenary system for the next 30 years.

With over 5,000 highly skilled Canadian employees, Alstom is the only rolling stock manufacturer in the country and provides signalling solutions, full operations and maintenance services for multiple rail projects in Canada. Alstom is proud to be at the centre of urban mobility projects across Ontario, including Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, Ottawa, as well as other Canadian projects in Edmonton, Montreal, Vancouver and soon, Quebec City.

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