Metrolinx Expands Yonge North Subway Extension Plans in Ontario
20.10.2025
Metrolinx has begun to shortlist design partners for the Yonge North Subway Extension, ambitious work that will add eight kilometers to Toronto’s Line 1 subway and boost cross-regional connectivity around the province.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Metrolinx Strengthens Regional Transit Expansion
Metrolinx and the Government of Ontario recently initiated a new phase in progressing one of the largest provincial transit projects. The Yonge North Subway Extension is to link Finch Station with Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill with the help of five new stations.
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Officials also stated that this undertaking will decrease daily trips and spur development around the central business districts downtown. And since the extension combines new tracks, signals, and support systems, it will also revamp the ways passengers move through the Greater Toronto Area.
The firm released an request for qualifications (RFQ) for the contract for the “stations, rail, and systems,” encompassing detailed design as well as build-out work. It also entails the construction of emergency exits, storage for the train facility, and utility relocates.
Metrolinx Improves Access, Safety, and Sustainability
Metrolinx is scheduled to build three below-grade stations (Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard) and two at-grade stations (Bridge and High Tech). The stations will feature spacious concourses, elevators, and escalators to achieve safety and accessibility.
The agency also released conceptual designs that focus on sustainable living through clean energy technology and contemporary architecture. The stations will integrate perfectly with buses, GO Transit, cycling, and pedestrian corridors, promoting environmentally responsible transportation decisions.
The Yonge North Subway Extension will redefine Canadian biggest city’s public transport, becoming more efficient, less congested, and aiding economy building around the region.
Source: railway-news.com
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What is Metrolinx?
Metrolinx is an Ontario government agency responsible for planning, developing, and operating integrated public transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
How does Metrolinx manage the Yonge North Subway Extension?
Metrolinx oversees procurement, design, and construction in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario to ensure the project meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
When will the Yonge North Subway Extension be completed?
The construction timeline depends on final design approvals and contractor selection. Metrolinx expects major works to continue throughout the decade.
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