Saturday, June 28, 2025
After more than a decade of planning, the City of Calgary celebrated a major milestone for public transit with the official groundbreaking for the SE Segment and kick-off for Phase 1 of the Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT).
The Green Line LRT is Calgary’s largest-ever infrastructure investment, with $6.248 billion in funding from The City of Calgary, Government of Alberta, and Government of Canada, and reflects years of community vision, hard work, and collaboration. This project is more than a transit line—it’s a commitment to building Calgary’s best future and a more connected, accessible, and prosperous city for all Calgarians.
“Today’s groundbreaking is truly a significant milestone for the Green Line LRT project and a testament to the power of collaboration in catalyzing major transit projects. This is a tangible step towards making public transit a more accessible, reliable, efficient, and desirable option for Calgarians. We will continue working with our partners to make life easier and more convenient for Calgarians and to make Calgary and Alberta’s economy stronger,” said Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade.
The SE Segment, from Shepard in the southeast to the Event Centre/Grand Central Station in the Beltline, will build the first 16 kilometres of an overall 46-kilometre vision, before connecting with the future Downtown Segment and into the existing Red and Blue LRT Lines. Including the Downtown Segment, Phase 1 will build, 17.2 kilometres of twin-track LRT infrastructure, 12 new stations, a maintenance and storage facility, three Park and Ride lots, and 28 new modern low-floor light rail vehicles.
“After years of hard work and planning, today marks a major step forward for smart infrastructure in Calgary. The Green Line is a long-term investment in the city’s future. One that will create jobs, support growth, and ensure Calgarians stay connected as the city continues to thrive. Our government is pleased to support this next chapter in Calgary’s story,” said Premier Danielle Smith.
“The Green Line is about building a faster, smarter Calgary. We’re investing in a transit system that connects people to jobs, cuts commute times, and keeps the city moving for decades to come,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
“The Green Line LRT is a generational investment that will create thousands of jobs, unlock new opportunities for housing and development, and shape Calgary’s growth for decades. This is how we build a resilient economy and a city that works for everyone. Calgarians have waited a long time for this moment, and today we deliver on our commitment,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
Featured image: (L to R) Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, federal Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland and provincial Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the LRT Green Line in southeast Calgary on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (City of Calgary)
