Toronto Transit Subway System, Canada
System:
City population
5 million
Ownership
Toronto Transit Commission
Date opened
1954
System length
70km
Gauge
1,495mm
Lines
4
Stations
69
Passengers carried/day
850,000
Staff (TTC)
10,000
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle total (2006)
684
New orders
234 cars (39 trains)
Builder
Bombardier
Delivery date
2009–2011
Power System:
Voltage
600V
Current
dc third rail
Special Characteristics:
Third busiest subway in North America
New trains order to replace ageing fleet
Two extensions planned
High level of security
