Toronto is on the verge of a nostalgic experience as the possibility of the TTC's old streetcars returning to the city's transit system grows more serious. The historic cars, which were stored for years at the Halton County Museum, are now in the process of being restored and put back into service.

According to the official announcement, the first phase of the project will involve the restoration of one of the famous PCC streetcars. If successful, other models, including the ALRV and Peter Witt, could join the project. The streetcars are scheduled to be used on a limited basis, mostly on recreational routes such as the 509 Harbourfront and during summer holidays.

The most significant change in the restoration of the cars is the fitting of modern pantographs, a device that allows them to be compatible with the city's current electrical infrastructure.

The red and cream PCC streetcars are part of Toronto's historic identity. In past decades, the city had more than 750 of them, which until 1957 was the largest fleet in the world. The streetcars were last removed from city lines in 1995, but now they have a new opportunity to return to Toronto's streets.

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