The Ontario Government of Canada has initiated construction on three stations of the Ontario Line, marking a step in the expansion of the Greater Toronto Area's transit network.  

The ground-breaking, at King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina, and Moss Park stations, is part of the new 15.6km rapid transit line that will enhance connectivity across the region. 

Ontario Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma said: “Getting shovels in the ground at these future stations highlights the incredible progress our government is making towards delivering the largest subway expansion in our country’s history. We are not only building faster and more seamless transit, we’re also seizing this unique opportunity to create vibrant, mixed-use communities all along the Ontario Line.  

“Our planned transit-oriented communities, such as at the future King-Bathurst and Queen-Spadina Stations, will bring more jobs, housing, including affordable units, and retail closer to transit, strengthening the character and liveliness of Toronto’s downtown core.” 

Construction work at these sites involves the excavation of soil and bedrock to build stations that will extend 30m to 40m underground.  

These stations will feature elevators and escalators to facilitate street-level access.  

The preparatory work is also set to pave the way for tunnel boring machines that will construct the tunnels linking the underground stations along the downtown segment of the Ontario Line. 

The King-Bathurst station is expected to handle more than 5,000 commuters during peak morning hours, providing essential links to popular streetcar routes such as the 504 King and 511 Bathurst.  

The Queen-Spadina and Moss Park stations are anticipated to accommodate more than 7,000 commuters each and support more than 5,000 transfers during the morning rush hour. 

By 2041, the Ontario Line is projected to cut annual greenhouse gas emissions by 14,000 tonnes and decrease overall fuel consumption by more than seven million litres.