Toronto completes modern streetcar fleet renewal

Alstom has completed delivery of a 60-vehicle light-rail order for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), marking the end of a contract signed in 2021. The final Flexity streetcar has now been handed over, concluding a fleet expansion intended to support rising ridership across Toronto’s 11 light-rail lines.

Low-floor, zero-emission vehicles for dense urban networks
The delivered Flexity light-rail vehicles are 100% low-floor, five-module, uni-directional streetcars with all-wheel drive and zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicles are based on Alstom’s standard Flexity platform, adapted to meet the technical and geometric requirements of Toronto’s legacy streetcar network, including tight curves, mixed-traffic operation, and winter conditions.

Each vehicle is designed to improve accessibility and passenger flow, with wide doors, step-free boarding, air conditioning, and integrated passenger information systems. All-wheel drive supports reliable traction during snow and ice conditions, a critical requirement for year-round operation in Canada.

Fleet integration and operational impact
The 60 new vehicles expand the TTC’s existing fleet of 204 Alstom-built streetcars already in service across the Greater Toronto Area. Deliveries began in November 2023, with vehicles progressively entering revenue service through the end of 2025. The completed order strengthens fleet availability, supports service frequency improvements, and contributes to maintaining a state of good repair across the network.

Domestic manufacturing and supply chain
The streetcars were manufactured and tested at Alstom’s facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with engineering, project management, and component support provided by Alstom sites in La Pocatière and St-Bruno, Quebec. Approximately 400 Canadian employees contributed directly to the project, supported by a network of domestic suppliers supplying components and sub-assemblies.

This localized production approach supported workforce continuity and preserved rail manufacturing expertise in Canada, while meeting TTC’s technical and delivery requirements.

Flexity platform in global service
The Flexity family is deployed in urban rail networks worldwide, with more than 5,000 vehicles ordered or operating in revenue service. The platform is used in both modern and legacy networks, with configurations tailored to local infrastructure, climate, and regulatory requirements.

For Toronto, the completed delivery represents a significant milestone in long-term streetcar modernization, providing a standardized, accessible, and electrically powered fleet aligned with the city’s public transport and sustainability objectives.