Sheppard West (TTC)
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Sheppard West is a Toronto Subway station under construction on the western branch of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system
in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is located where the GO Transit
Barrie line crosses Sheppard Avenue
West, on an extension of Bakersfield Street. It is expected to open in early 2015.
The TTC has proposed to name this new station Downsview Park, whilst renaming Downsview
as Sheppard West.
Nearby landmarks include Downsview Park
, which is Canada's National Urban Park and played host to World Youth Day
in 2002 and the 'SARSstock
' concert in 2003. It is also the site of an airstrip used by an airline manufacturer (DeHavilland) and formerly used as a military base (CFB Downsview
). Other points of interest include the Chesswood hockey arenas, and the industrial lands north of Sheppard.
The subway 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.
A commuter rail station will also be built on GO Transit
's Barrie line, to interchange with the subway station.
Architecture firm Aedas
has been commissioned to design the station; their initial plan provides twinned entrances on opposite sides of the rail corridor, each with green roof
s that resemble landing strips or wings.
On 27 November 2009 the official ground breaking ceremony was held for the Spadina Extension, however major tunneling operations are not expected to commence until late 2010. The project is expected to be completed by 2015.
Toronto subway and RT
The Toronto subway and RT is a rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of both underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission . It was Canada's first completed subway system, with the first line being built under Yonge Street, which opened in...
in Toronto
Toronto
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, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. It is located where the GO Transit
GO Transit
GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe...
Barrie line crosses Sheppard Avenue
Sheppard Avenue
Sheppard Avenue is an east-west principal arterial road in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A small portion of a continuation of the road in Pickering, Ontario is also called Sheppard Avenue.-History:...
West, on an extension of Bakersfield Street. It is expected to open in early 2015.
The TTC has proposed to name this new station Downsview Park, whilst renaming Downsview
Downsview (TTC)
Downsview is a station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and RT. It is located at the intersection of William R. Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. The station is currently the northern terminus of its western branch, the Spadina line. It is also a ‘Vivastation’ on the...
as Sheppard West.
Nearby landmarks include Downsview Park
Downsview Park
Downsview Park is a former Canadian Forces Base in the community of Downsview in Toronto, Canada. It contains about 231.5 hectares of land, of which more than 130 hectares are earmarked for traditional parkland, recreational and cultural amenities...
, which is Canada's National Urban Park and played host to World Youth Day
World Youth Day
World Youth Day is a youth-oriented Catholic Church event. While the event itself celebrates the Catholic faith, the invitation to attend extends to all youth, regardless of religious convictions....
in 2002 and the 'SARSstock
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks", "Stars 4 SARS", "SARSStock", "SARSfest", "SARS-a-palooza", the "SARS concert", or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit...
' concert in 2003. It is also the site of an airstrip used by an airline manufacturer (DeHavilland) and formerly used as a military base (CFB Downsview
CFB Downsview
Canadian Forces Base Downsview is a former Canadian Forces base in Toronto, Ontario. The airfield is currently operated as Toronto/Downsview Airport.-RCAF Station Downsview:...
). Other points of interest include the Chesswood hockey arenas, and the industrial lands north of Sheppard.
The subway station would be built underground parallel to Sheppard Avenue. The line would continue from Downsview station
Downsview (TTC)
Downsview is a station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and RT. It is located at the intersection of William R. Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. The station is currently the northern terminus of its western branch, the Spadina line. It is also a ‘Vivastation’ on the...
along Allen Road
Allen Road
William R. Allen Road, known more commonly as Allen Road, The Allen Expressway or simply The Allen and formerly as the Spadina Expressway, is a short expressway/freeway in Toronto, Ontario, which runs from Kennard Avenue in the north, to Eglinton Avenue West in the south...
and then curve westward to align with Sheppard's northward alignment, at the CN/GO tracks.
A commuter rail station will also be built on GO Transit
GO Transit
GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe...
's Barrie line, to interchange with the subway station.
Architecture firm Aedas
Aedas
Aedas is an international architectural firm operating in 31 offices in 20 countries. The practice provides Architecture, Interior Design, Building Consultancy, Research & Development, Imaging, Urban Design and Landscape Design services...
has been commissioned to design the station; their initial plan provides twinned entrances on opposite sides of the rail corridor, each with green roof
Green roof
A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems...
s that resemble landing strips or wings.
On 27 November 2009 the official ground breaking ceremony was held for the Spadina Extension, however major tunneling operations are not expected to commence until late 2010. The project is expected to be completed by 2015.