Yonge-University-Spadina (TTC) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yonge-University-Spadina Line |
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A subway train waits for passengers at Bloor-Yonge station.
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Overview | |
Owner | Toronto Transit Commission |
Locale | Toronto, Ontario |
Termini | Finch Downsview |
Stations | 32 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Toronto subway and RT |
Operator(s) | Toronto Transit Commission |
Rolling stock | RT75 T1, RT75 H5 |
History | |
Opened | March 30, 1954 |
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Line length | 30.2 km (18.8 mi) |
Track gauge | 58.875 |
The Yonge-University-Spadina Line is the oldest and most used subway line in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is operated by the Toronto Transit Commission, has 32 stations and is 30.2 km in length. It opened in 1954, and had new stations added in 1963, 1973, 1974, 1978, and 1996.
The line runs from about 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The subway runs every 4–5 minutes, with extra services (2–3 minutes) during rush hour times.
The 320 Yonge bus runs late at night when the subway is closed.
Images for kids
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Homes were demolished east of Yonge Street near Summerhill in order to construct a cut-and-cover tunnel
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The TTC intended the subway to use streetcar-derived trains, like this former Chicago 'L' train preserved at the Halton County Radial Railway
See also
In Spanish: Línea 1 Yonge-University para niños