Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Trillium Rail Partners to deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the westward extension of Line 5 Eglinton. The team has signed a Development and Master Construction Agreement with Metrolinx.

The Trillium Rail Partners team includes:

• Applicant Leads: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors, Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.
• Design Team: WSP Canada Inc.
• Construction Team: Amico Major Projects Inc., Alberici Constructors Ltd., and Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.

The team was selected following an evaluation of proposals. The project consists of a 9.2 Km addition to the light rail line with seven new stations, four of which are underground, and will run from the already-constructed Mount Dennis Station to Renforth Drive.

The Trillium Rail Partners consortium, ACCIONA (40%), Amico (30%) and Alberici (30%) will be doing the construction work with design provided by WSP. Trillium Rail Partners will also be integrating the railway's operating and control systems, in addition to signaling, communications, and data networks.

The project represents a significant expansion of the current light rail system focused on reducing travel times and greenhouse gas emissions.

Upon completion, Ontario transportation authorities estimate the extension will reduce emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes and, when combined with Line 5 Eglinton, will reduce annual vehicle trips by up to 6.5 million.