Community Invited to Name Tunnel Boring Machines for Yonge North Subway Extension

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Residents can participate in a naming contest for the tunnel boring machines involved in the Yonge North Subway Extension, which will enhance TTC Line 1 service.

In Toronto, preparations are underway for the two powerful tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will be instrumental in the Yonge North Subway Extension. As these machines gear up for their significant task of excavating tunnels to expand TTC Line 1 service further north, there’s one last detail that requires attention: they need names. Community members are encouraged to submit their suggestions through an online survey, which will be open until November 16. The naming initiative invites participants to draw inspiration from various sources, including local landmarks, historical figures, and the unique characteristics of the neighborhoods the TBMs will traverse. Additionally, since the TBMs will operate in tandem, names that share a theme or are related to each other are particularly welcome. Following the conclusion of the submission period, a shortlist of potential names will be made available for an online voting process, as noted in a recent release. Individuals whose names are selected will receive credit and have the opportunity to partake in a photo opportunity with these impressive machines at the tunnel launch shaft. The Yonge North Subway Extension is a significant infrastructure project that aims to extend the TTC’s Line 1 service from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. This ambitious undertaking will feature five new stations along an extension spanning approximately eight kilometers. For those interested in learning more about the TBMs involved in the Yonge North Subway Extension and the naming contest, further details can be found online.

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