Hamilton LRT

The Hamilton LRT (also known as the B-Line) is a planned light rail line in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to operate along Main Street, King Street, and Queenston Road. It is one of five planned rapid transit lines which form Hamilton's proposed BLAST network. The 14 km (8.7 mi), 17-stop route is planned to extend from McMaster University to Eastgate Square via downtown Hamilton.

Hamilton B-Line
The intersection of Main Street and James Street in downtown Hamilton, looking east
Overview
StatusPlanned
OwnerMetrolinx
LocaleHamilton, Ontario
Termini
Stations17
WebsiteOfficial website
Service
TypeLight rail
SystemBLAST network
History
Planned openingTBD
Technical
Line length14 kilometres (8.7 mi)
CharacterAt-grade
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

McMaster University
Longwood
Frid maintenance facility
Dundurn
Queen
James
Mary
Wellington
Wentworth
Sherman
Scott Park
Gage Park
Ottawa
Kenilworth
Queenston Circle
Parkdale
Nash
Eastgate Square

The LRT was originally funded by the province of Ontario in 2015 but was then cancelled in 2019 due to rising costs. In February 2021, the province recommitted to the project, subject to additional funding from the Canadian federal government. In May 2021, the federal government committed funding for the project as part of a larger spending package to fund rapid transit initiatives in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Preliminary construction is expected to begin in 2024.

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