Finally! The Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) Opens February 8, 2026 The wait is over. On February 8, the Eglinton Crosstown finally opens its doors. It’s been a long road from filled-in subway holes to a 19-kilometre LRT, but Line 5 is ready to change how we move across midtown. Rides are free on opening day—here is what to expect.