LOOKING AHEAD Major construction is expected to continue for four to five years, followed by testing and commissioning before passenger service begins. Procurement for new high-floor light rail vehicles is underway, and the preferred proponent (Hyundai Rotem Company) was recently announced in late 2025. New vehicles are expected to be delivered in 2029/ 2030. While Phase 2 remains unfunded, preliminary design is complete and land has been secured. Advancement will depend on future funding commitments from other levels of government. For Cheung, the Capital Line South LRT Extension represents Edmonton’s broader shift toward an urban-style LRT system, with closer station spacing, improved connections to neighbourhoods, and accessible infrastructure designed to be part of daily city life. As construction continues, the Capital Line South LRT Extension is steadily reshaping how Edmonton moves, laying the groundwork for a more connected and resilient future. “The goal is easier access, better connections, and a system that grows with the city,” says Cheung. For more information, please visit www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/capitalline-south 83 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA Twin Brooks LRT Station (looking south) with Shared-Use Path between 111 Street and the tracks
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=