The Eglinton Crosstown LRT today embarked on its final testing phase, a timeline which could see the years-delayed line open by early November.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation confirmed to Global News the 30-day testing period was officially underway.

The tests, known as revenue service demonstration, involve operating the Eglinton LRT as if passengers were riding it, but keeping it closed to the public.

Regular timetables, station operations and stops all take place during the tests, which are set to run for 30 days, if they’re successful.

Provincial transit agency Metrolinx has said the 30 days need to go off without a hitch to open the line.

If they do, it could be open by the first or second week of November. If issues are discovered, however, it is unclear how

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