Artist rendering of an aerial view of the proposed canopied bus waiting area 

In 2010, TTC began a three year Modernization Program at Dufferin Station.

Dufferin Station - Project Fact Sheet

The TTC is undertaking a modernization project at Dufferin station. This station has not been significantly upgraded since it was constructed in 1966 and updates are required in many aspects for maintainability and passenger convenience.
The project proposed will update station finishes and planning, while encompassing other projects planned for the station, such as Easier Access and Second Exit.

The existing station at grade on the West side of Dufferin Street will be replaced with a new accessible building incorporating identity standards for Transit facilities.

The existing below grade station will be completely refinished and altered, incorporating updates in passenger convenience.

Key improvements currently proposed to the station will include:

  • Fully upgraded and modernized station finishes
  • An integrated Art component
  • A new enlarged main entrance and integrated bus waiting area
  • New sidewalk canopies on both sides of Dufferin Street
  • New second exits from platform level onto Russett Avenue; and
  • New elevators providing accessibility from street to platform via the main entrance.

Scope of Work

  • Provision of canopies to the bus waiting areas on both sides of the street (Conceptual only, subject to city permits)
  • Adjustment to the east curb line to facilitate two buses stopping
  • Provision of a new, and reconfigured main entrance building with large waiting area for bus traffic.
  • Provision of new finishes and signage to the existing entrance, on the east side of Dufferin Street.
  • Provision of a new main stairway in the main entrance to the fares concourse that will improve passenger flows into the station.
  • Provision of new elevators from street level to platform levels via the fare concourse level.
  • Provision of a modified concourse to facilitate passenger flows
  • Upgrade of all finishes throughout
  • Provision of a second Exit from the platforms to enhance the passenger convenience at the station
  • Integration of public Art into the wall finishes.

Station Finishes will include:

  • A totally new entrance facility at street level;
  • Replacement of wall finishes as required;
  • Upgrade or replacement of terrazzo flooring;
  • Upgrade of ceiling finish and configuration;
  • New signage throughout;
  • Retention of existing station name format; and
  • Integration of Art into wall finishes.

The project is expected to be completed in 2014.

Contact Us:

E-mail: station.modernization@ttc.ca
Phone: (416) 393-4001
Fax: (416) 338-0194
Mail: Dufferin Station Modernization Project
Toronto Transit Commission
5160 Yonge Street, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON  M2N 6L9