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Ontario Breaks Ground on Scarborough Centre Subway Station
Province marks major milestone in plan to build transit and keep thousands of workers on the job
September 05, 2025
Ministry of Transportation
SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government is breaking ground on the first of three stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to fight gridlock and bring rapid transit to tens of thousands of commuters across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension is expected to keep 3,000 workers on the job each year and will bring 38,000 people within walking distance of transit once complete.
“The Scarborough Subway Extension will be a gamechanger for the people of Scarborough, making it easier than ever before for commuters to get around quickly and conveniently,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “In the face of President Trump’s tariff threats, this project will also support thousands of skilled trades workers and attract new jobs and investment here in Scarborough and around the province.”
Crews have started piling work at Scarborough Centre Station, which will accommodate more than 10,000 passengers and facilitate over 7,000 transfers during rush hour once complete. The station will also include a new bus terminal with passenger pickup and drop-off spaces so riders can easily transfer between local buses and the new subway line.
Scarborough Centre Station will be a major hub for the region, seamlessly connecting the subway with the GO Transit bus network and other local services. By making it easier to connect across the GTA, this new interchange will open up more economic opportunities and shorten travel times for nearly 30,000 students and staff at Centennial College Progress Campus and the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus.
“The Scarborough Subway Extension is an important part of building a more connected region,” said Michael Coteau, Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Woburn, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Roberston, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. “The federal government will continue to prioritize investing in key public transit infrastructure that makes it easier for Canadians to access their homes, jobs, schools and communities. I am thrilled to see work get underway on the Scarborough Centre Station and look forward to future progress.”
Ontario is investing nearly $70 billion into transit projects across the GTA. As part of the Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the province is delivering the largest transit expansion in Canadian history with the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension.
Quick Facts
• The Scarborough Subway Extension will extend the TTC’s Line 2 subway service 7.8 kilometres farther into Scarborough, from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road.
• The extension will accommodate an estimated 105,000 daily trips, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 10,000 tonnes annually.
• The Province of Ontario has committed to fund one third of the final cost of 55 new Line 2 subway trains for the TTC as part of a single-source contract with Alstom Transport Canada Inc, which will support Canadian workers with good manufacturing jobs.
• In 2021, the Government of Canada committed to contributing over $2.2 billion to the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension.
Quotes
"The Scarborough Subway Extension will transform how residents and commuters travel across the GTA, reducing gridlock and travel times. As part of our capital plan of more than $200 billion to protect and build Ontario, we are working with our partners to build vibrant, mixed-use communities along the province’s priority subway projects. This includes the Lawrence East transit-oriented community along the Scarborough Subway Extension, which will create over 700 new homes and support over 300 jobs."
- Kinga Surma
Minister of Infrastructure
"People in Scarborough deserve better access to transit to get to work, school or run errands. This new station will move tens of thousands of people each day, helping them connect to subway trains on the new Scarborough Subway Extension and buses that reach every corner of our city. Toronto is investing massively in fixing transit infrastructure and improving service, and with our strong provincial partnership we can serve even more people in Scarborough with reliable, convenient and safe transit."
- Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto
"Getting started on the stations for this important stretch of new transit is a pivotal moment for Scarborough. During morning rush hour alone, the three stations along the Scarborough Subway Extension will see nearly 30,000 people pass through them to get to and from work, school, home or anywhere in between. With convenient connections to other bus and train lines that span across the community and the region, this project is going to make it easier to choose transit first."
- Michael Lindsay
President and CEO, Metrolinx
"Toronto’s congestion crisis is stifling our economy and undermining quality of life. Better transit is a critical solution. The new Scarborough Centre subway station will serve as a vital hub, moving people more efficiently across the city and region. The Board commends the government for advancing this important priority as part of its ambitious transportation plan, which will strengthen our economy and support long-term growth."
- Giles Gherson
President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
"Today’s groundbreaking marks a historic milestone for the Scarborough Subway Extension and for public transit across the GTA. Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is happy to see our calls for further investment in the transit infrastructure in the GTA are being heeded by the Government of Ontario. We thank Premier Ford and Minister Sarkaria for making this transformative project a reality."
- Marco D’Angelo
President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association
"The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) supports the Government of Ontario’s long-established commitment to public transit. Public transit sits at the intersection of affordability, economic development and housing that help drive growth in the province’s economy, and we are proud to support Premier Ford’s vision for a more interconnected Ontario."
- Karen Cameron
CEO, Ontario Public Transit Association
"The groundbreaking of Scarborough Centre Station is a proud and transformative milestone for our community. It brings us one step closer to delivering the reliable, world-class transit Scarborough residents deserve. For too long, people here have waited for the Scarborough Subway Extension — and our government is making it happen. Today marks real progress toward faster commutes and stronger connections for students, families and workers across Scarborough."
- Raymond Cho
MPP for Scarborough North
"Today’s announcement about the Scarborough Centre Station and our government’s investment in the Scarborough Subway Extension is about more than building transit — it is about strengthening communities. Families, students and workers in Scarborough will finally have the reliable, modern transit they deserve, connecting them to opportunities across our city."
- Vijay Thanigasalam
MPP for Scarborough—Rouge Park
"Our government has made it a priority to provide Scarborough with the very critical and essential infrastructure that they deserve so that the residents of Scarborough will finally have quality and reliable public transit, a first-class health-care system and unprecedented economic development. Scarborough is no longer a forgotten part of the city. By extending the TTC’s Line 2 subway nearly eight kilometres, we are bringing top-quality transit to the heart of Scarborough, improving travel options and connectivity for the community."
- Aris Babikian
MPP for Scarborough—Agincourt
"The new extension of Scarborough TTC’s Line 2 is an exciting initiative for the residents of Scarborough, who are extremely excited. Serving over 10,000 passengers daily and handling more than 7,000 transfers during peak hours, it will make commuting faster and easier for local residents, students, workers and those attending medical appointments. Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is proud to invest in modern transit that creates jobs and improves access to education and economic opportunities — and also supports the growth and well-being of the Scarborough Centre community. This project demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building a stronger, more connected Scarborough for everyone who lives, works and raises a family here, while continuing to protect and grow Ontario."
- David Smith
MPP for Scarborough Centre
