Line 4 Sheppard
Rapid transit line in Toronto, Ontario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Line 4 Sheppard is the newest and shortest subway line of the Toronto subway system, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).[2] It opened on November 22, 2002, and has five stations along 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) of track, which is built without any open sections in the district of North York along Sheppard Avenue East between Yonge Street and Don Mills Road.[3] All stations are wheelchair accessible and are decorated with unique public art.
Line 4 Sheppard | |||
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Overview | |||
Owner | Toronto Transit Commission | ||
Locale | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 5 | ||
Website | Official route page | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | Toronto subway | ||
Operator(s) | Toronto Transit Commission | ||
Rolling stock | Toronto Rocket | ||
Daily ridership | 39,482 (2022 avg. weekday)[1] | ||
History | |||
Opened | November 22, 2002; 21 years ago (2002-11-22) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 10+7⁄8 in (1,495 mm) | ||
Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC | ||
Signalling | Automatic block signaling | ||
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In the 2000s, the Sheppard East LRT was proposed to extend rapid transit along Sheppard Avenue. Despite approvals, the project did not proceed. In 2019, the Government of Ontario announced plans to extend the subway line east to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road in Scarborough to meet up with an extended Line 2 Bloor–Danforth.