HSR Next
Birch Transit Centre
Birch Transit Centre now open
The new facility includes:
- storage for 200 buses, with the capacity to add additional 100 spaces
- maintenance garage
- additional administrative space & parking
Construction of the Birch Transit Centre began in 2023 and was completed in 2026.
Supporting Hamilton's transit system
As Hamilton grows, HSR continues to improve transit service for residents across the city.
The Birch Transit Centre provides additional space to store and maintain buses, helping keep them in good condition and ready for service each day. The facility supports transit operations behind the scenes and plays an important role in keeping buses on the road for residents.
Supporting transit improvements
The Birch Transit Centre is an important part of HSR’s ongoing work to improve transit service and support a growing city. The facility also supports the goals of HSR Next, the City’s plan to modernize public transit.
Construction of the Birch Transit Centre began in 2023 and was completed in 2026.
The $390.4-million Birch Transit Centre project was funded through investments from all three levels of government:
- Government of Canada: $142.8 million
- Government of Ontario: $92.6 million
- City of Hamilton: $155 million
Time lapse view of construction progress at the new MSF located at 281 Birch from October 2023 to June 2026.
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