Deputy Prime Minister announces $1.2 billion for Toronto, enabling purchase of new Line 2 subway cars
Toronto, November 29, 2024 – The Government of Canada is investing $1.2 billion to support the purchase of new subway cars for Line 2 Bloor-Danforth, one of the busiest subway lines in North America. The funding was announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.
The new subway cars will replace the aging fleet of trains currently in operation on Line 2, which are over 30 years old. The new cars will be more reliable, accessible, and comfortable for passengers. They will also be equipped with the latest technology, including automated train control and passenger information systems.
“This investment will help to improve the daily commute for millions of Torontonians,” said Freeland. “It will also create good jobs and support economic growth in the region.”
The Government of Canada’s investment is part of a larger plan to invest in public transit in Toronto. In 2021, the government announced $10.9 billion for the construction of the Ontario Line, a new subway line that will connect the downtown core to the east end of the city.
“This investment is a testament to the federal government’s commitment to public transit in Toronto,” said John Tory, Mayor of Toronto. “These new subway cars will make a real difference in the lives of our residents.”
The new subway cars are expected to be delivered by 2029.
About Line 2 Bloor-Danforth
Line 2 Bloor-Danforth is the second-busiest subway line in Toronto, with an average of over 800,000 passengers per weekday. The line runs from Kipling Station in the west to Kennedy Station in the east, with 31 stations in total.
The current fleet of subway cars on Line 2 was built in the early 1990s. The cars are showing their age, and they are no longer able to meet the needs of the growing ridership on the line.
The new subway cars will be designed to meet the needs of the 21st century. They will be more reliable, accessible, and comfortable for passengers. They will also be equipped with the latest technology, including automated train control and passenger information systems.
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