Ontario Breaks Ground on Scarborough Centre Subway Station

September 5, 2025

Province marks major milestone in plan to build transit and keep thousands of workers on the job

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

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“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

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