Greater Toronto Airports Authority

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The Greater Toronto Airports Authority operates a shuttle service for patrons around Toronto Pearson International Airport. The service was initially run by buses until the LINK train went into operation, although buses do still operate when the LINK train is not in service.

LINK Train

The LINK Train is an automated people mover which operates between Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and the Viscount parking lot. The LINK Train opened on July 6, 2006, largely replacing the inter-terminal shuttle bus.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Notes
1-2 2005 Doppelmayr Cable Car Cable Liner

Terminal Link by Pacific Western

From March 19 to October 31, 2013, the LINK Train was shut down for construction related to the Union Pearson Express, and to allow for the addition of a 7th car to the existing LINK Trains. Pacific Western Transportation was the contractor chosen to run the Terminal Link shuttle, and they leased ex-Orange County Transportation Authority D40LFs for the service.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
5246-5264 1995 NFI D40LF Cummins ISC 280 hp Allison B400R 5 speed

Fleet operated by Coach Canada

In either 2008 or 2009, Coach Canada received the contract to operate the shuttle buses at the airport. This operation is considerably smaller as the LINK Train takes care of the majority of patrons and employees. It wasn't until the LINK Train closed from March to July 2009, that extra buses were needed. Therefore buses had to be leased from Eastway Refurbishing.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
85-8401, 85-8402 1984 GMDD TC40-102N
Classic
Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730
85-8701 1987 GMDD TC40-102N
Classic
Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730
85-0926 2009 Nova Bus LFS Cummins ISL ZF 6HP554C
  • Ex-Nova Bus demo 432-1; purchased in November 2009.
85-0927 06/2009 Nova Bus LFS Cummins ISL ZF 6HP554C
  • Ex-Nova Bus engineering bus; purchased in November 2009.
85-1229 06/2011 Nova Bus LFS Cummins ISL9 ZF 6HP554C

All-time bus fleet operated by Pacific Western

Pacific Western Transportation won the contract to operate the inter-terminal shuttle in approximately 2002. This is also when the LINK branding appeared. The contract continued until the late 2000s.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Destination sign Seating Notes
1537-1552 2001 Thomas TL960 Cummins ISB Allison B300R Luminator Horizon 35 TSI 1111
1554-1555 2002 Thomas TL960 Cummins ISB Allison B300R Luminator Horizon 35 TSI 1111
1571-1572, 1590 Thomas Dennis SLF 230 Cummins ISB Allison Luminator Horizon 22 Freedman CitiSeat
81601-81606 2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF Cummins ISB Allison LCT 2000 Series Luminator Horizon Freedman CitiSeat To Welland Transit 1137-1142 in 2007.
85-0201 to 85-0204, 85-0206, 85-0208, 85-0214 Thomas Dennis SLF 230 Cummins ISB Allison Luminator Horizon Freedman CitiSeat

All-time bus fleet operated by PMCL

The inter-terminal shuttle was operated by Penetang-Midland Coach Lines (PMCL) until approximately some time in 2002.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
90 1980 Orion 01.501 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT-644 Ex-St. Catharines Transit 8029.
91 1981 Orion 01.504 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT-644
92 Orion 01.504
  • Ex-?
93 Orion 01.504
  • Ex-?
635-638 ElDorado National Escort RE Ex-California
782-784 1999 Blue Bird CSRE Cummins ISC Allison
821 Orion 01.501 Ex-Pickering Transit #?
824 Orion 01.501 Ex-Pickering Transit #?
825 1980 Orion 01.501 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT-643 Ex-Pickering Transit 909, née-Transit Windsor 203.
826 1981 Orion 01.501 Ex-Pickering Transit 910.
827 1985 Orion 01.502 Ex-Sinton Transportation #?; née-Collingwood Transit 8501.
828 1987 Orion 01.502 Ex-Sinton Transportation 701, née-Collingwood Transit 8701.
829 1981 Orion 01.501 Detroit Diesel 6V53 Allison MT-643 Ex-Burlington Transit 8143, née-GO Transit 1513.