Hazel McCallion Line extension to bring underground rapid transit to Brampton’s downtown core
BRAMPTON, ON (January 24, 2025) – Today, the City of Brampton celebrated the Ontario government’s announcement to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton with the development of a rapid transit tunnel. This transformative project will provide fast, reliable and sustainable transit while enhancing connectivity and supporting the City’s vision for a thriving downtown core.
City of Brampton welcomed an announcement today with the Ontario government regarding the Hazel McCallion Line extension into Brampton, highlighting transformative transit developments for the city’s downtown core. Credit: City of Brampton
The planned four-kilometre underground extension will run from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown Brampton, linking the Hazel McCallion Line to the heart of the city. This investment ensures seamless integration with Brampton Transit, Züm, GO Transit and other regional transit systems, providing residents and businesses with improved accessibility and convenience.
The Hazel McCallion Line extension is expected to spur significant economic development in Brampton, including the creation of 47,000 new housing units and 17,000 jobs over the lifespan of this project. These new opportunities will drive urban renewal in the city’s downtown core, further solidifying Brampton’s reputation as a key destination for growth and innovation.
The project will prioritize connections to key destinations like the Brampton Innovation District and the downtown core, supporting the City’s long-term economic and urban development goals.
Key benefits for Brampton
- Enhanced connectivity: The extension will connect downtown Brampton with major transit systems across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
- Reduced congestion: By encouraging transit use, the project will ease traffic on Brampton’s busiest roads.
- Environmental sustainability: Clean, electrically powered light rail vehicles will produce near-zero emissions, promoting greener transportation.
- Economic growth: The improved transit infrastructure will attract businesses, residents and investment to the city’s core.
The Hazel McCallion Line extension is part of the largest transit expansion in North America, with Ontario investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade to modernize and expand public transit. Designated as a priority under the Building Transit Faster Act in 2024, the project will benefit from expedited approvals, ensuring timely delivery and value for taxpayers.
As Ontario’s third-largest city continues to grow and evolve, the Hazel McCallion Line extension will be a cornerstone of Brampton’s transportation and city-building strategy, providing residents with efficient, sustainable and accessible transit options for decades to come.
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“This is a transformative moment for Brampton. The commitment from Premier Ford and the Government of Ontario to fund the extension of the LRT into our city, including a tunnelled section into downtown, is truly a game changer. This is not only the largest undertaking in the history of our city but one that will fundamentally enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, drive economic growth, create jobs, accelerate housing and improve the quality of life for Bramptonians. It’s a bold step toward shaping a future where Brampton continues to thrive and flourish as a dynamic, modern city. We are excited to work alongside the province to bring this vision to life and build a better, more connected Brampton for generations to come.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The Hazel McCallion Line extension into downtown Brampton will improve the lives of all Bramptonians. This Council believes in reducing congestion and connecting people to the places they need to be. By investing in sustainable transit infrastructure, we are building a better city for generations to come. I'd like to thank the Province for working with Brampton to help us realize this monumental project.” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1& 5, Chair, Public Works & Engineering Committee
“By tunnelling the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton, we’re helping tens of thousands of daily riders connect seamlessly to world-class transit that will extend across the region. As we continue building the Hazel McCallion Line, expanding GO service and building new roads and highways in the region, including Highway 413, we’re helping Brampton residents get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.” - Doug Ford, Premier, Government of Ontario
“As one of the fastest-growing cities in our province, Brampton residents deserve access to world class transit to meet the needs of a vibrant, thriving community. Last year, we made a promise to pave the way for a new priority transit extension that will shorten the daily commutes of tens of thousands of people in Brampton and we’re getting it done.” - The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation
“The Brampton Board of Trade is excited to learn of today’s funding announcement. As long advocates for an LRT into downtown Brampton, we look forward to the transformative impact this investment will make in serving Brampton residents, employers and creating economic activity in our city. We appreciate the efforts across levels of government toward this investment in higher order transit as we continue to build a vibrant and connected community.” - Jaipaul Massey-Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Brampton Board of Trade
“The Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) is thrilled by this monumental transit investment by the provincial government that will strength and unlock our city's downtown potential as an economic powerhouse. The extension of the LRT will make it easier for thousands of residents, office workers, students and visitors to easily get connected to the heart of our city.” - Louroz Mercader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area
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