Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT may open this fall
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced that staff are prepared to operate the Eglinton Crosstown LRT if it opens this fall. Sources suggest trains could start running in September, but Metrolinx has not confirmed this timeline. The Eglinton Crosstown project has faced multiple delays since construction began in 2011. Originally set to open in 2020, costs have risen from an estimated $9.1 billion to at least $12.8 billion due to technical issues. Two city councillors are calling for a public inquiry into the delays. The former Metrolinx president indicated that an official opening date would be announced three months in advance.