Transit systems across Canada are advancing major modernization and expansion projects, improving convenience, capacity, and connectivity for riders.

Contactless Payments Roll Out in British Columbia

BC Transit has launched tap-to-pay on fixed-route buses in Whistler and the Pemberton Valley, marking the first phase of a province-wide rollout. Riders can now use debit cards, credit cards, or mobile wallets directly on onboard readers without preloading funds.

The $24.8 million Electronic Fare Collection System Project, funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, reflects a growing national shift toward frictionless fare payment and improved customer experience.

Montreal’s Blue Line Moves Underground

In Montreal, the long-anticipated Blue Line extension has entered the tunnelling phase. A 9.7-metre-wide tunnel boring machine, the first used for a Montreal metro tunnel, will excavate 4.6 kilometres between future stations, advancing a $7.6 billion project that will add five new stations to the network.

Officials describe the milestone as transformative for Montreal’s East End, a region that has awaited the expansion for decades. The project remains on time and on budget, with completion expected in 2031.

East Harbour Transit Hub Takes Shape in Toronto

Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub is also progressing, with construction now underway on the main station building. The hub will connect the Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO lines with the Ontario Line subway, serving an estimated 100,000 daily riders.

Once complete, the station is expected to become Toronto’s second-busiest transit hub and reduce peak crowding at Union Station by up to 14%. Integrated within a 38-acre transit-oriented community, the project will also support significant residential and commercial development.