Toronto Transit Commission
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| Area Served | Toronto, ON |
| Founded | 1954 (from Toronto Transportation Commission) |
| Fleet Size | 2031 (bus) 962 (rail) |
| Number Of Routes | 172 (bus) 11 (streetcar) 4 (subway/RT) |
| Ridership | 466,700,000 (2008)[1] |
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the largest transit authority in Canada; it operates buses, streetcars, subways, and rapid transit lines in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The TTC operates 149 surface transit routes, of which 149 routes make 243 connections with a subway or rapid transit station during weekday rush hours. In 2006, the TTC carried 444,544,000 passengers, 3,229,000 passengers daily (2,033,000 revenue passengers). The TTC employed 10,930 personnel in 2006.
Formed as the Toronto Transportation Commission in 1921 as a consolation of various streetcar lines, it was renamed the Toronto Transit Commission in 1954 and became responsible for public transportation in Toronto and as time went on its nearby towns and cities (which were eventually amalgamated over time to become Metropolitan Toronto).
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Current fleet roster
As of late 2008, the TTC had approximately 1700 active buses in the fleet. The entire surface fleet (excluding the three historic streetcars) feature the Surface Vehicle Automated Stop Announcement System (SVASAS) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. All buses except the Wheel Trans vehicles, Community Buses, TTC1, GM T6H-5307Ns and the remaining 1991 Orion 5.501s will have bicycle racks. The installation process is currently nearing completion.
Buses
Rail vehicles
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Current division(s) | Notes |
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| 2766 | 1923 | CC&F | Peter Witt | Hillcrest | Used for historic purposes | ||
| 3000-3023 | 1982-1984 | UTDC | ICTS | McCowan |
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| 3024-3027 | 1986 | UTDC | ICTS | McCowan |
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| 4000-4005 | 1977-1978 | UTDC/SIG | L-1 CLRV | Roncevalles, Russell | Were the first CLRV prototypes cut back to 6 from 10 so an ALRV prototype (4900) could be made | ||
| 4010-4199 | 1978-1981 | UTDC/Hawker Siddeley Canada | L-2 CLRV | Roncevalles, Russell |
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| 4200-4251 | 1987-1989 | Can-Car Rail | L-3 ALRV | Roncevalles, Russell | |||
| 4500, 4549 | 1950 | Canadian Car and Foundry | PCC | Russell |
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| 5000-5371 | 1995-2001 | Bombardier | T1 | ADTranz 1507A | Greenwood, Davisville, Wilson | Early T1's in service on the Bloor-Danforth line, later ones on Yonge-University-Spadina & Sheppard lines. | |
| 5576-5663 | 1974-1975 | Hawker Siddeley Canada | H4 | Brush Tracion TMC38-42 | Greenwood, Wilson (dead storage) |
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| 5670-5807 | 1976-1979 | Hawker Siddeley Canada | H5 | Garrett 2000622-1 | Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5810-5935 | 1986-1989 | Can-Car Rail | H6 | Brush Tracion TMC 2072A | Greenwood |
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Surface support vehicles
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacture | Model | Layout | Platform | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 300 | 1992-1997 | Ford | F-350 | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | 4.9L I6 Diesel, 150HP | 3-speed C6 automatic? | |||
| 303 | 1992-1997 | Ford | F-350 | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | 4.9L I6 Diesel, 150HP | 3-speed C6 automatic? |
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| 350 | ? | Chevrolet | ? | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive? |
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| 378 | ? | Chevrolet | Express 2500? | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
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| 480 | 1999-2003 | Ford | Windstar LX | FF layout | Ford V platform | 3.8 L Essex V6 | 4-speed automatic AX4S AX4N | Chief Supervisor | |
| 754 | 1996-2002 | Chevrolet | Express 2500 | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | 6.6L V8 Diesel | 4-Speed AT | |||
| 764 | 1979-2003 | Chrysler | Dodge Ram Van | FR Layout | Chrysler B platform | 3.7L (225cu in) I6, 110HP | 3-speed automatic | ||
| 855 | 2003-2007 | Ford | E-Series | FR layout | Ford VN platform | 4.6L Triton V8 | 4-Speed AT, 5-Speed TorqueShift AT | ||
| 871 | 1999-2002 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500HD | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive | GM GMT880 platform | 8.1 L Vortec 8100 V8, 340HP | 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic | ||
| 905 | 2007-Present | Ford | F-450 Super Duty | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | 6.4 L Power Stroke diesel V8 | ZF S6-650 6-speed manual /
5-speed 5R110W automatic | |||
| 968 | 2006-Present | Dodge | Charger | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | Chrysler LX Platform | 2.7L (2736cc, 167cu in) EER V6, 190HP | 4-Speed 42RLE AT, 5-Speed W5A580 AT | ||
| **** | 1998–Present | Ford | Crown Victoria Special Edition | FR layout | Ford Panther platform | 4.6 L Modular V8 | 4-speed automatic | The TTC Special Constable Services patrol cruiser livery is either in unmarked white or black. They can be seen through out the entire TTC system. | |
| 3007 | 1994-Present | Peterbilt | 378 Custom | Front engine, 2-axle rear-wheel drive | Straight Truck | Detroit Diesel Series 60 |
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Rail workcars
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Description | Propulsion type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT 1 | 1909 | Anchor bolt drilling | Electric | Rebuilt 5 times | ||
| RT 2, 21, 47, 54, 57, 58, 59, 70 | 1997 | Arva Industries | Flat car | n/a (trailer) | ||
| RT 3 | 1922 | Overhead maintenance car | Electric | Rebuilt many times, most recently from a differential ballast car | ||
| RT 4 | 1997 | Track re-insulation car | Electric | |||
| RT 5 | 1997 | Tunnel leak repair car | Electric | The "tunnel grout car" [2] | ||
| RT 6 | 1922 | Vacuum cleaning car | Electric | |||
| RT 7 | 1922 | Locomotive | Electric | Used with RT 8 | ||
| RT 8 | 1997 | Train of 13 rail delivery articulated bogies | n/a | Used with RT 7 | ||
| RT 9/10, 38/39, 60-69 | 1964-65 1997, 2000 | Hawker Siddeley Canada Modified by TTC | General utility | Electric |
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| RT 11 | 2000 | Flatcar/crane | n/a | |||
| RT 12 | 1968 | Nippon-Sharyo | Locomotive | Electric/battery | ||
| RT 13 | 1968 | Nippon-Sharyo | Centre cab crane | |||
| RT 16, 17 | 1996 | Arva Industries | Tunnel Washer | Diesel | ||
| RT 18 | 1996 | Locomotive | Diesel | |||
| RT 19, 20 | 1980 | Niigata | Flatcar/crane | Diesel | ||
| RT 21, 22 | 1980, 1973 | Flatcar | n/a | |||
| RT 26 | 1980 | Gauge car | ||||
| RT 27 | 1986 | TTC | Beam transporter and crane | |||
| RT 28, 55 | 2000 | Flatcar with crane | Electric | |||
| RT 29 | 2001 | Flatcar | Electric | |||
| RT 35/33/30/36, 34/31/32/37 | 1988 | Rail grinder consist | Electric | |||
| RT 40 | 1989 | Ballast car | n/a | |||
| RT 41 | 1993 | Plasser American | Tie tamper | Diesel | ||
| RT 42 | 1999 | Flatcar | n/a | |||
| RT 43/44, 45/46 | 1964-65 2000 | Hawker Siddeley Canada Modified by TTC | Asbestos abatement crew car | Electric |
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| RT 48, 49 | 2001 | Arva Industries | Snow thrower | Diesel | ||
| RT 50-53 | 1999 | Push snow thrower | n/a | |||
| RT 56 | 2006 | Arva Industries | Vacuum Rodder | Diesel |
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| RT 77 | 200* | Flat Car | Remote control-capable. | |||
| ST 1 | 1984 | Locomotive | Diesel | |||
| ST 2 | 1984 | Flatcar with crane | n/a | Used with ST 1 | ||
| ST 3 | 1984 | Grinding truck | n/a | Used with ST 1 | ||
| ST 4 | 1986 | Snow blower | n/a | Used with ST 1 | ||
| ST 5 | 1987 | Power rail cleaner and de-icer | n/a | Used with ST 1 | ||
| ST 6 | 1987 | Grinding truck | n/a | Used with ST 1 |
Future fleet roster
Rail vehicles
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Future division(s) | Notes |
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| 5381-5766 | 2010-2011 | Bombardier | Toronto Rocket | Wilson |
5381-82-83-84-85-86, the next set will be 5391-92-93-94-95-96 and so on. | ||
| Bombardier | Flexity Outlook |
Retired fleet roster
Buses
Electric trolleybuses
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Retired | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Seating | Notes |
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| 9000-9074 | 1947 | 1969-1971 | CC&F | T-44 | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 44 |
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| 9075-9084 | 1948 | 1969-1971 | CC&F | T-44 | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 44 |
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| 9085-9124 | 1953 | 1969-1971 | CC&F | T-48A | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 48 |
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| 9125-9139 | Built 1948, acquired 1953 | 1969-1971 | M-H | TC48 | Unknown | N/A | Rollsign | 48 |
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| 9140-9144 | Built 1951, acquired 1959 | 1969-1971 | CC&F | T-48A | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 48 |
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| 9145-9152 | Built 1947/48, acquired 1963 | 1969-1971 | M-H | TC44 | Unknown | N/A | Rollsign | 38 |
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| 9200 | 1968 | Western Flyer | E700A | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 40 Otaco benches |
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| 9201-9230 | 1970 | Western Flyer | E700A | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 40 Otaco benches |
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| 9231-9351 | 1971-72 | FIL | E700A | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 40 Otaco benches |
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Rail vehicles
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Division(s) | Notes |
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| 4600-3, 4606-4618 | 1951 rebuilt 1986 to 1992 | UTDC and TTC | A-15 | |||
| 5000-5099 | 1951-1953 | GRC&W | G1 | Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5100-5105 | 1954 | GRC&W | G2 | Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5200-5227 | 1956 | GRC&W | G3 | Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5110-5115 | 1958-1959 | GRC&W | G4 | Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5300-5336 | 1961-1962 | MLW | M1 | Greenwood |
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| 5337-5499 | 1964-1965 | Hawker Siddeley Canada | H1 | Greenwood, Davisville, Wilson |
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| 5500-5575 | 1970 | Hawker Siddeley Canada | H2 | Greenwood, Davisville, Wilson |
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Rail workcars
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Description | Propulsion type | Notes |
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| RT-10 | 1967 | Nippon-Sharyo | Platform maintenance | Electric | Retired in 2000 | |
| RT-14 & RT-15 | 1949 | Canadian Car and Foundry Modified by TTC | Rail grinding trainset | Electric | Retired in ? | |
| RT 23 | 1964-65 1980 | Hawker Siddeley Canada modified by TTC | Asbestos abatement car | n/a |
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Demonstrated/leased roster
Buses
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Demo period | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Seating | Notes |
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| 1002-1036 | 1981 | Sept 1997- Jan 1998 | GMDD | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Mylar rollsign (blank) | |||
| 9360-9361 | 1989 | OBI | Orion 01.508 | Cummins L10G 240 hp | ZF 4HP500 4 speed | Luminator Max | American Seating Model 6468 |
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| 1000 | 1995 | NovaBus | RTS-06 | Cummins M11E 280 hp | Allison VR731 3 speed | Luminator MegaMax | American Seating Model 6468 |
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| 2000 | 1995 | OBI | Orion 06.501 | Cummins L10G 280 hp | Allison B400R 5 speed | Luminator MegaMax | 28 American Seating Model 6468 |
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| 1043 | 2001 | OBI | Orion 07.501 HEV | Cummins ISB | BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system | Luminator MegaMax | American Seating Model 6468 |
Electric trolleybuses
| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Demo period | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Seating | Notes |
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| 9020 | 1968 | Western Flyer | E700 | Canadian General Electric CGE-1213 123 hp continuous | N/A | Rollsign | 40 Otaco benches |
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Rail vehicles
| Fleet mumber range | Thumbnail | Year | Demo period | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Seating | Notes |
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| 4900 | 1983 | 1983- Feb 1987 | UTDC | ALRV | Unknown | N/A | Unknown | 62 Otaco Inovator 850 |
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Rapid transit network
The TTC operates three subway lines, and one heavy-duty light rail line as part of it's Rapid Transit network. These routes are numbered 1-4, but these numbers do not show up on the vehicles, so are mostly used internally.
Routes
1. Yonge-University-Spadina Subway - Yellow - 672,390 passengers a day
2. Bloor-Danforth Subway - Green - 483,997 passengers a day
3. Scarborough Rapid Transit - Blue - 43,770 passengers a day
4. Sheppard Subway - Purple - 45,859 passengers a day
Surface network
The TTC operates 149 surface routes, 12 of which run streetcars, and 137 of which run buses. All but two of these routes (99 Arrow Rd and 171 Mount Dennis) connect to the Rapid Transit network. The top 20 busiest routes are as follows:
504 King Streetcar - 53,100
510 Spadina Streetcar - 48,000
39 Finch East Bus - 44,600
29 Dufferin Bus - 43,600
501 Queen Streetcar - 43,500
36 Finch West Bus - 42,600
506 Carlton Streetcar - 41,200
32 Eglinton West Bus - 41,100
25 Don Mills Bus - 40,600
35 Jane Bus - 39,000
505 Dundas Streetcar - 35,200
54 Lawrence East Bus - 33,800
512 St.Clair Streetcar - 31,000
85 Sheppard East Bus - 28,300
196 York University Rocket Bus - 27,700
60 Steeles West Bus - 27,500
34 Eglinton East Bus - 26,300
24 Victoria Park Bus - 23,700
53 Steeles East Bus - 23,700
95 York Mills Bus - 23,600
See also
Divisions
The TTC operates eight bus divisions. They also operate two streetcar divisions, three subway divisions (and one SRT division), and one maintenance division.
Bus divisions
- Arrow Rd.
- Birchmount
- Eglinton
- Lakeshore (Wheel-Trans)
- Malvern
- Mount Dennis
- Queensway
- Wilson
Streetcar divisions
Subway/RT divisions
Maintenance
Connections
The TTC connects to many other transit agencies. To the north, the TTC connects to York Region Transit; to Durham Region Transit (formerly Ajax Pickering Transit Authority ) in the east; Mississauga Transit to the west and Brampton Transit in the north-west. GO Transit interconnects all of these, being centred around Union Station.
Also see
- Toronto Transit Commission (Official website)
- The Ontario Fleet Roster Summary
- Toronto Transit Commission on Google Street View
References
- Information for workcars obtained from 2005 Canadian Trackside Guide, May 2007 (Volume 82, No 5) edition of the TTC Coupler, Transit Toronto - Content: The H-1 Garage Train, Transit Toronto - Content: Goodbye Tokyo Rose, Transit Toronto - Content: Some of the TTC's Subway Work Car Fleet
- Bus information from personal sightings, TTC roster information, Toronto Buses website, etc.




