TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $758 million to help the TTC purchase 55 new trains for Toronto’s Line 2 subway. This investment is a result of the New Deal for Toronto, which was reached one year ago, and was conditional on the federal government meeting its financial commitment to support this critical public transit projec. “It’s nearly 12 …
Province Breaks Ground to Tunnel Ontario Line
TORONTO – The Ontario government has officially started excavating the launch shaft for the Ontario Line subway tunnels at Exhibition Station, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to slash commute times across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and bring nearly 230,000 people within walking distance of public transit. “It’s been more than 60 years since the first subway tunnels were …
Province Breaks Ground on Three Ontario Line Stations
New stations will bring faster, more accessible transit to millions of commuters in the Greater Toronto Area TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially broken ground on King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina and Moss Park Stations, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to build the Ontario Line and create a reliable and continuous transit line that connects communities throughout the Greater Toronto …
Advancing Construction on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Seven new stations will bring fast and convenient transit closer to people and jobs in the GTA TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver reliable, rapid transit to communities in Etobicoke and …
Ontario and Toronto Reach New Deal
New deal puts Toronto on a path to growth and long-term financial sustainability TORONTO — The Government of Ontario and City of Toronto have reached a new deal that will help achieve long-term financial stability and sustainability for the city. Following 10 weeks of productive working group discussions to find collaborative solutions to the city’s operating and capital deficits, an …