Toronto Subway Line 2 (Bloor – Danforth)

Subway Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) is a major east-west route in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system. It is 26.2 kilometers (16.3 mi) long and has 31 stations. The line opened in 1966, with extensions added in 1968 and 1980. Except for a section along the Prince Edward Viaduct, It does not run directly under Bloor Street or Danforth Avenue for most of its path. Instead, the route is offset north of these streets. 

Line 2 Bloor-Danforth connects with Line 1 Yonge-University at Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations. It also provides a transfer to Line 3 Scarborough at Kennedy Station. Trains on Line 2 run every 2-3 minutes during rush hour and every 4-5 minutes during off-peak hours.

Here are some resources for more information on the Bloor-Danforth Line:

• TTC website: [TTC Bloor-Danforth Line ON Toronto Transit Commission ttc.ca] You can find information on schedules, fares, and station locations.
• Wikipedia: [Wikipedia Bloor-Danforth Line ON en.wikipedia.org] provides a line history and technical details.

Overview

• Owner: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
• Locale: Toronto, Ontario
• Termini: Kipling – Kennedy
• Stations: 31 (3 under construction)

History

• Opened: February 26, 1966
• Length: 26.2 km (16.3 mi) + 7.8 km (4.8 mi) under construction

Route

• Runs primarily north of Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue
• Most traveled part: Yorkville
• Connects to Line 1 Yonge–University at Spadina, St. George and Yonge stations
• It serves areas like Greektown, East Danforth, The Annex, Koreatown, etc.
• Ends at Kipling Station near Kipling GO Station

Expansion plans

• Construction of an extension to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road is underway (start date: June 23, 2021)

Name

• Originally called the Bloor–Danforth line
• Renamed Line 2 Bloor–Danforth in mid-2010s

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