Commuters in Toronto faced another frustrating start to their week as the city's newest light rail transit line, the Finch West LRT, was hit with yet another service disruption. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) confirmed that Line 6 had no service between Finch West and Humber College stations on Monday morning, January 12, 2026, due to a persistent switch problem.
Another Halt for the Troubled Line
The long-delayed and over-budget transit project, which finally opened to the public in December 2025, has been plagued by repeated stoppages. This latest incident marks multiple times the line has been taken out of service, primarily for switch issues or mechanical failures. The TTC quickly implemented a shuttle bus service to bridge the gap between the affected stations, but the interruption adds to a growing list of complaints from riders about the line's reliability and slow service times.
A History of Delays and Cost Overruns
The Finch West LRT's troubled journey to operation is a significant part of its story. The 10-kilometre line was originally projected to open in 2023 but missed that target by two full years. Financially, the project has also spiraled, coming in at a staggering $1.2 billion more than Metrolinx's original estimate. This combination of delays, budget overruns, and now operational instability has left many transit users and taxpayers questioning the project's management and execution.
The TTC has been inundated with feedback from the public expressing frustration over the line's performance since its launch. For a system intended to improve connectivity in northwest Toronto, the frequent shutdowns are a major setback. The agency has not provided a detailed timeline for a permanent fix to the recurring switch problems that have grounded the new trains.
What's Next for Line 6?
As shuttle buses replace the electric trains, the focus now shifts to the TTC and Metrolinx's response. Commuters are left wondering when they can expect consistent, reliable service on the line they have waited years to use. The repeated failures so soon after the grand opening put pressure on officials to find a lasting technical solution and restore confidence in this critical piece of Toronto's transit infrastructure.
