Donlands (TTC)
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Donlands is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system
in Toronto
, Canada
. It is located at 990 Danforth Avenue
at Donlands Avenue.
in the west to Woodbine Station
in the east.
The station originally had only a small structure covering the stairs and escalator to/from the mezzanine, but was expanded to the present configuration in the early 1980s. The fare-collection area was relocated from the mezzanine level to street level at that time.
stations is a full grade-separated, double-track, underground wye
junction, allowing trains from either direction to access the TTC's Greenwood Yard
, their largest subway yard, which is on the surface south of Danforth Avenue.
, St David's Anglican Church and Wilkinson Junior Public School.
The planned construction would see a new exit only structure built at surface level on Dewhurst Blvd. In order to build the exits the TTC plans to expropriate residential land and demolish a home in the area. This decision has proved controversial in the neighborhoods affected and after some public outcry the TTC has stated that they will review their plans.
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
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is located at 990 Danforth Avenue
Danforth Avenue
Danforth Avenue is an east-west arterial road in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its western end begins in Old Toronto from the Prince Edward Viaduct as a continuation of Bloor Street and continues through East York until intersecting with Kingston Road in Scarborough...
at Donlands Avenue.
History
Donlands Station was opened in 1966 as part of the original segment of the Bloor-Danforth line, from Keele StationKeele (TTC)
Keele is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 1733 Bloor Street West at Keele Street/Parkside Drive...
in the west to Woodbine Station
Woodbine (TTC)
Woodbine is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. The address of the station is 2072 Danforth Avenue and it is physically located at the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard....
in the east.
The station originally had only a small structure covering the stairs and escalator to/from the mezzanine, but was expanded to the present configuration in the early 1980s. The fare-collection area was relocated from the mezzanine level to street level at that time.
Subway infrastructure in the vicinity
Between Donlands and GreenwoodGreenwood (TTC)
Greenwood is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the Toronto subway system. It is located on the corner of Linnsmore Crescent and Strathmore Boulevard near 1177 Danforth Avenue, one block east of Greenwood Avenue...
stations is a full grade-separated, double-track, underground wye
Wye (railroad)
A wye or triangular junction, in rail terminology, is a triangular shaped arrangement of rail tracks with a switch or set of points at each corner. In mainline railroads, this can be used at a rail junction, where three rail lines join, in order to allow trains to pass from any line to any other...
junction, allowing trains from either direction to access the TTC's Greenwood Yard
Greenwood Subway Yard
Greenwood Yard is a rail yard and support buildings that service subway vehicles on the Bloor–Danforth line of the Toronto subway system. It is located at 400 Greenwood Avenue, on the west side of Greenwood south of Danforth Avenue...
, their largest subway yard, which is on the surface south of Danforth Avenue.
Nearby landmarks
Nearby landmarks include the Madinah Mosque, Eastern Commerce Collegiate InstituteEastern Commerce Collegiate Institute
Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute is a public high school in Toronto, Ontario. It offers a range of courses leading to all Ministry pathways: University, College, Apprenticeship, and Workplace. Co-operative Education is an integral part of the curriculum....
, St David's Anglican Church and Wilkinson Junior Public School.
Surface connections
- 56 Leaside to Eglinton StationEglinton (TTC)Eglinton is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is at 2190 Yonge Street at Eglinton Avenue. It is one of the larger stations of the Toronto Transit Commission , with several shops located on the concourse level...
- 83 Jones to Commissioners Road
Second exit
In June 2010 the TTC announced plans to add second exits to 3 subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth line. These exits were recommended after a fire safety audit due the stations only having one primary means of emergency access/egress.The planned construction would see a new exit only structure built at surface level on Dewhurst Blvd. In order to build the exits the TTC plans to expropriate residential land and demolish a home in the area. This decision has proved controversial in the neighborhoods affected and after some public outcry the TTC has stated that they will review their plans.