Ontario Takes Next Step to Build Hamilton LRT

Jun 1

**HAMILTON —** The Ontario government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first package of civil and utility work for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT). This marks another milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building transit, reducing gridlock, and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government continues to make record investments in transit across the province, and now we are providing people in Hamilton with easier access to fast, reliable, and affordable public transit.”
– Monica Ciriello
MPP for Hamilton Mountain

“Today, we’re one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on this critical transit project that will connect thousands of residents in Hamilton to good jobs and housing, while protecting Ontario workers in the face of President Trump’s unfair tariffs,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock, keep workers and families moving, and create good-paying jobs.”

Following a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), four teams have been invited to submit proposals for civil work, including utility relocations, roads, structures, grade separations, bridges, sidewalks, and traffic control signals along the 14-kilometre route.

Once complete, the Hamilton LRT will connect 50,000 daily commuters to an expanded Hamilton Street Railway and GO network, offering service to 17 stops, including McMaster University, City Hall, Hamilton Stadium, Eastgate Square, downtown Hamilton, and other popular locations. The LRT will put tens of thousands of jobs within walking distance of fast and reliable transit.

“Hamilton is in an exciting period of transformation and growth, and the LRT is a major step toward delivering the modern, reliable transit system our city deserves,” said Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton. “Paired with our reimagined bus network, it will better connect people—whether they’re heading to work, school, a show downtown, or small businesses from East to West. I’m grateful to our provincial and federal partners for their continued support of this transformational investment.”

Quick Facts

The province and federal government are investing up to $3.4 billion in transit infrastructure to support the development and construction of the Hamilton LRT.
Ontario is investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade in public transit to connect communities across the province.
The province recently completed construction at West Harbour GO Station to offer faster, more frequent, and more convenient options for riders travelling between Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
As part of the transportation plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Ontario government is expanding two-way, all-day 15-minute service on the core segments of the GO Transit rail network.

Quotes

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government continues to make record investments in transit across the province, and now we are providing people in Hamilton with easier access to fast, reliable, and affordable public transit.”
– Monica Ciriello
MPP for Hamilton Mountain
“Our government’s record investments in transit are a game changer for our province, and our city. Whether its commuting, attending events, or simply exploring everything Hamilton has to offer, we are helping people to get where they need to go, faster. This investment will not only support our community, but will help us build a stronger, more sustainable economy as we work to protect our city for generations to come.”
– Neil Lumsden
MPP for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek
“This is another major milestone on an important transit project that already has shovels in the ground. Progress is being made on advanced early works projects, with five of those projects now completed and four more underway. This work includes water main, hydro and telecommunications upgrades along the alignment. We’re excited to continue working collaboratively with the federal and provincial governments as well as the City of Hamilton to deliver this important transit project to the people of Hamilton.”
– Michael Lindsay
Interim President and CEO, Metrolinx