Alstom hands over last of 60 new streetcars for Toronto network

Alstom has completed delivery of a major streetcar programme for Toronto, marking the arrival of the final vehicle in a 60-car order supplied to the Toronto Transit Commission.

The last light-rail vehicle was handed over as part of a contract originally signed in 2021, with the new fleet supporting growing passenger demand across Toronto’s 11 light-rail lines. The streetcars are now in service across the city, helping the TTC accommodate rising ridership linked to population growth.

The vehicles supplied are Alstom Flexity light-rail vehicles, built as 100% low-floor, zero-emission units designed specifically for Toronto’s streetcar network. Each five-module, uni-directional car features all-wheel drive and has been adapted from standard light-rail technology to meet the unique operational and infrastructure requirements of the city. The latest delivery increases the number of Alstom-built LRVs operating in the Greater Toronto Area to 264.

Manufacturing and assembly took place in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with support from Alstom’s facility in La Pocatière, Quebec. Around 400 skilled Canadian employees were involved in delivering the programme, which also drew on expertise from Alstom’s St-Bruno and La Pocatière sites for project management and component sub-assembly. Dozens of Canadian suppliers contributed to the build, reinforcing domestic capability across the supply chain.

The 60 streetcars were delivered progressively, entering service from November 2023 through to the end of 2025. Alstom said the project helped create and sustain Canadian jobs, particularly at the Thunder Bay site where vehicles were assembled and tested.

Flexity LRVs are widely used internationally, with more than 5,000 ordered or operating in passenger service worldwide. The vehicles are known for smooth ride quality, wide doors, spacious interiors and accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility. They are also designed to operate reliably in extreme climates, including the harsh winter conditions experienced in Canada.

The Toronto Transit Commission is the country’s largest municipal public transport authority, operating an extensive network of subways, streetcars and buses across the city.

Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas said:

“Toronto is the country’s most important economic centre, and we are proud that the city’s iconic red streetcars continue to be built in Canada, by Canadians, for Canadians. Our continued partnership with the TTC not only delivers safe, accessible, state-of-the-art transportation for the Torontonians who rely on it every day — it also supports hundreds Canadian jobs, strengthens our local supply chain, and drives long-term economic value for Canada.”

TTC CEO Mandeep Lali said:

“We thank all our funding partners for their continued investment in the TTC. Without support for new vehicles, better facilities and state-of-good-repair, we would not be able to deliver the kind of effective, reliable transit that Torontonians deserve and expect.”

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