Sheppard West (TTC)
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| Sheppard West |
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|---|---|
| Opened | Proposed for 2015 |
| District | North York |
| Line | Proposed Spadina line extension |
| Next station | North to Finch West
South to Downsview |
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Sheppard West is a proposed station of the Yonge-University Spadina line of the subway in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to be built on its western branch, the Spadina line. If built, it would be located just south of Sheppard Avenue West on an extension of Bakersfield Street. It is expected to open in early 2015.
Nearby landmarks include Downsview Park, which was the site of the World Youth Day Papal Visit in 2002, and the 'SARSstock' concert in 2003. It was formerly the site of an airstrip used as a military base (CFB Downsview), and by an airline manufacturer (DeHavilland). Other points of interest include the Chesswood hockey arenas, and the industrial lands north of Sheppard.
The station would be built underground parallel to Sheppard Avenue. The line would continue from Downsview station along Allen Road and then curve westward to align with Sheppard's northward alignment, at the CN/GO tracks.
Part of the station proposal is that a new station will also be built on GO Transit's Barrie line, to interchange with the subway station.
[edit] Subway extension
The Toronto Transit Commission has conducted an environmental assessment for the project to extend the Spadina line north from Downsview through this station to York University, Steeles Avenue and Vaughan Corporate Centre. The governments of Ontario and Canada have each pledged $670 million of funding for its construction. The City of Toronto and the TTC have expressed concerns about lacking the necessary funding to operate the subway once it is built.
[edit] External links
- The Spadina Subway Extension (official site)
- Map indicating alignment of extension and location of stations
