Toronto subway ()

The Toronto Subway is a rapid transit system serving Toronto and the neighboring city of Vaughan in Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The Toronto Subway began its inaugural run with the opening of the Yonge Street Line on March 30, 1954, marking an important milestone in the city's urban development. The metro system is a rail network consisting of three heavy capacity rail lines operating mainly underground. The metro system is a rail network consisting of three heavy capacity rail lines operating mainly underground. The network consists of 70 stations and 70.1 kilometers (43.6 mi) of route. 60 stations are under construction as part of three new lines, two light rail lines and one light metro line and two extensions of existing lines. Most stations are named after the nearest major arterial road crossed by the line in question.

OperatorCity of Toronto, Metrolinx
Operation start30 March 1954
Total Lines3 Metro Lines
Total Station71 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryToronto Canada
Official Webhttps://www.ttc.ca/

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ Line 1 Yonge–University38Finch ⇄ Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
▣ Line 2 Bloor–Danforth31Kipling ⇄ Kennedy
▣ Line 4 Sheppard5Sheppard–Yonge ⇄ Don Mills

  • The Toronto Subway began operations on March 30, 1954 with the opening of the Yonge Street Line, marking the beginning of an extensive and developed subway system.
  • Since its inception, the subway system has expanded to include several lines, including the Bloor–Danforth Line, Sheppard Line, and Scarborough Line, creating an extensive network.
  • The Toronto Subway is integrated with the city's extensive streetcar network, providing passengers with a seamless and interconnected public transportation experience.
  • The Toronto subway is one of the busiest in North America, with millions of commuters relying on its services for their daily commute.
  • Some subway stations feature unique architectural designs that combine elements of modernism and functionality, with notable examples including the Toronto–York Spadina Subway Extension station.
  • Efforts have been made to increase accessibility, with many stations being equipped with facilities such as lifts and ramps to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
  • Ongoing technological advances include the introduction of new signaling systems, automatic announcements and modern train control systems to improve efficiency and safety.
  • The Toronto Subway fleet consists of distinctive subway cars, consisting of a mix of generations with different designs and technological improvements.
  • Major subway stations serve as major hubs for intermodal connections, allowing easy transfer between subway lines, buses, and other forms of public transportation.
  • The city continues to plan for the future with proposed subway extensions and new lines, reflecting Toronto's commitment to meeting the growing transportation needs of its growing population.
Metro NetworkLinesStations
Montreal Metro468
Vancouver SkyTrain556
Reseau Express Metro114