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Line 1 Yonge–University

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Line 1 Yonge–University

Northbound platform at Union
Overview
OwnerToronto Transit Commission
LocaleToronto, Ontario
TerminiFinch
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Stations38[1]
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemToronto subway
Operator(s)Toronto Transit Commission
Depot(s)Wilson Yard, Davisville Yard
Rolling stockToronto Rocket
Daily ridership736,420 (2015 weekday avg)[1]
History
OpenedMarch 30, 1954
Technical
Line length38.8 km (24.1 mi)[2]
Track gauge4 ft 10 78 in (1,495 mm)
ElectrificationThird rail, 600 V DC

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.

This Line starts from Finch in North York to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in the York Region.

This line is a U-Shaped Line .

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Toronto Transit Commission Subway ridership, 2015" (PDF). Toronto Transit Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  2. "2011 TTC Operating Statistics". Toronto Transit Commission. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.

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