Metrolinx tells 680 NewsRadio they “aspire” to start the 30-day revenue service demonstration on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT this week, the final hurdle towards opening the long-awaited transit line.

The transit agency and provincial transportation officials said earlier this month, they are hoping the LRT, which is in its 14th year of construction and commissioning, would be opening in October.

A revenue demonstration service period shows the system is operating as designed and can welcome passengers.

It’s still not clear when in October the Eglinton Crosstown could come online.

Back on September 5, Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said occasional issues with HVAC and communications systems have been identified. He also said wear on braking systems is happening sooner than originally fore

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