Toronto

Map of Rail Network

**Toronto** is a major city in Canada, located in the Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario. The city has an urban population of 5.9 million, and is the largest urban area in Canada. The Greater Toronto Rail Network consists of two major systems: the Toronto Subway (Heavy Rail and Light Rail) and GO Transit (Regional Rail). The Toronto Subway is the oldest metro system in the country of Canada.

## Network

The Greater Toronto Rail Network consists of two major systems: the Toronto Subway and GO Transit. The Toronto Subway is a mixed system, with Lines 1, 2, and 4 being Heavy Rail and Line 3 being Light Rail. The Toronto Subway serves in total 75 stations on 4 lines. It is Canada's oldest metro system. GO Transit is a regional rail service that serves the Greater Toronto Area. Its 7 lines radiate out of Toronto Union Station. The network provides service to 5.9 million inhabitants of the Greater Toronto Area.

## Toronto Subway

The Toronto Subway is the heavy and light rail system serving the Toronto Area. The System is made up of 3 heavy rail lines (Lines 1, 2, and 4) and 1 light rail line (Line 3).

### Lines

 [2] Bloor-Danforth
 [3] Scarborough
 [4] Sheppard

#### Line 1

Line 1 is a heavy rail line and takes a unique "U" shape in and around Toronto. The service terminates at Vaughn Metropolitan Centre and Finch. The line connects the northern suburbs of Toronto into the City Centre. Line 1 has connections to Line 2 at St George and Bloor-Younge, connections to Line 4 at Sheppard-Younge, and connections to the GO Transit regional rail at Union Station.

#### Line 2

Line 2 is a heavy rail line and the primary east-west line in the Toronto Subway. The system terminates at Kipling in the west and Kennedy in the east. The line connects the eastern and western suburbs of Toronto with the city centre. Line 2 has connections with Line 1 at St George and Bloor-Younge, Connections with Line 3 at Kennedy, and Connections to the GO Transit regional rail at Kipling, Dundas West-Bloor, Main Street-Danforth, and Kennedy.

#### Line 3

Line 3 is a light rail line that serves the eastern suburbs of Toronto. The line terminates at Kennedy and McCowan. The line links the less denser eastern suburbs with the rest of the transport network. Line 3 has connections to Line 2 at Kennedy, and connections to the GO Transit Stouffville line at Kennedy.

#### Line 4

Line 4 is a heavy rail line in northern Toronto. The line terminates at Sheppard-Younge and Don Mills. The line connects the northeastern suburbs of Toronto with the rest of the transport network. Line 4 has connections to Line 1 at Sheppard-Younge.

## GO Transit

GO Transit is the regional rail service serving Toronto, its suburbs, and the Golden Horseshoe region. The system consists of 7 lines radiating out from a hub at Union Station. It is primarily used by commuters coming in and out of Central Toronto for work.

### Lines

#### Lakeshore West Line

The Lakeshore West Line is a regional rail service running and servicing the southwestern suburbs of Toronto. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at either Hamilton or Niagara Falls. Lakeshore West connects the major cities of Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Burlington, and Mississauga with Central Toronto. Connections to the rest of the GO System and the Toronto Subway Line 1 are at Union Station.

#### Milton Line

The Milton Line is a regional rail service running and serving the western suburbs of Toronto. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at Milton. The line connects the major cities of Milton and Mississauga with Central Toronto. The Milton Line has connections with the rest of the GO System at Union Station, connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station, and Connections to Line 2 of the Toronto Subway at Kipling

#### Kitchener Line

The Kitchener Line is a regional rail service serving the western suburbs of Toronto, as well as the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at Kitchener. The line connects the Kitchener-Waterloo area, home to Waterloo University with Central Toronto. The Kitchener Line has connections with the Union Pearson Express at Weston and Bloor, connections with the rest of the GO system at Union Station, connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station, and connections to Line 2 at Dundas West-Bloor.

#### Barrie Line

The Barrie Line is a regional rail service serving the northern suburbs of Toronto, as well as the Barrie area. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at Allandale Waterfront. The line connects Barrie and Aurora to Central Toronto. The Barrie Line has connections with the rest of the GO System at Union Station, and connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at both Union Station and Downsview Park

#### Richmond Hill Line

The Richmond Hill Line is a regional rail service serving the northern suburbs of Toronto. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at Gromley. The line connects the major suburb of Richmond Hill with Central Toronto. The Richmond Hill Line has connections to the rest of the GO System at Union Station, and connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station.

#### Stouffville Line

The Stouffville Line is a regional rail service serving the northeastern suburbs of Toronto, including the major suburb of Markham. The service begins in Union Station and terminates at Lincolnville. The line connects the northeastern suburbs, including Markham, to Central Toronto. The Stouffville Line has connections to the Lakeshore East line at both Scarborough and Danforth, connections to the rest of the GO system at Union Station, connections with Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station, connections with Line 2 at Danfroth and Kennedy, and connections with Line 3 at Kennedy.

#### Lakeshore East Line

The Lakeshore East Line is a regional rail service serving the eastern suburbs of Toronto, including the major suburb of Oshawa. The line begins in Union Station and terminates at Oshawa. The line connects the eastern suburbs of Toronto, including Oshawa and Pickering, with Central Toronto. The Lakeshore East Line provides connections to the Stouffville Line at Scarborough and Danforth, connections to the rest of the GO system at Union Station, connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station, and connections to Line 2 of the Toronto Subway at Danforth.

#### Union Pearson Express

The Union Pearson Express is a express rail service running from Toronto-Pearson International Airport to Union Station. The line provides connections to the Kitchener line at Weston and Bloor, the rest of the GO system at Union Station, connections to Line 1 of the Toronto Subway at Union Station, and connections to Line 2 of the Toronto Subway at Dundas West-Bloor.

## Future Plans

There are several extensions to the Toronto Subway network that are already under construction. These include 2 new lines, Line 5 and 6, which will extend the service and reach of the Subway network. There are also proposed extensions of the GO Transit network, although none have officially been approved.

### Line 5

Line 5 is a new light rail line that is currently under construction, anticipated to open in 2022. The line is often referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, as it provides a east-west line that avoids Central Toronto. The line will help users who intend on traveling from one suburb to another, without entering the congested Central Toronto. The new line will have 25 stations and will be 12 mi (19 km) long.

### Line 6

Line 6 is a new light rail line that is currently under construction, anticipated to open in 2023. This line will provide subway service to the northwestern suburbs of Toronto, and is designed in a similar manner to that of Lines 3 and 4. The new line will have 18 stations on 6.8 mi (11 km) of track.

### GO Transit Extension to London

There have been many proposals to extend GO Transit service to the farther city of London, Ontario. The city is nearly 3 hours by train away, however, there is a commuter demand for the service. It is unclear whether this plan will proceed.

## Intercity Rail

*More information on Intercity Rail can be found on the Canada page*

Toronto is the central hub of Canada's passenger rail service. Intercity Rail services are operated by VIA Rail Canada, and the services include long distance trains to Western Canada, as well as trains along the Windsor-Quebec City corridor. Toronto is also one of two Canadian cities to have international train service. Trains operate out of **Toronto Union Station**, the busiest station in the country.

### Services

 Windsor
 New York Penn Station
 Sarnia
 Terminus
 Terminus