TTC Service Changes: Subway, Streetcar, and Bus Updates for Toronto Riders

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Major TTC Service Changes Take Effect Across Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has implemented a wide range of service changes impacting subway, streetcar, and bus routes across the city. Toronto transit riders are advised to stay informed as adjustments affect commutes and journey planning during November 2026 and beyond.

King Street Streetcar Reroutes Amid Construction

As part of ongoing water main replacement construction along King Street West, significant modifications have been made to several King streetcar services. The 304 King, 504 King, and 503 Kingston Road streetcar routes are operating as a consolidated branch between Dundas West Station and Broadview Station. Replacement buses for the 504C/304C King route now run daily between Sunnyside Loop and Distillery Loop, providing service along affected King Street sections. The 503 Kingston Road replacement buses have also been extended west to terminate at Dufferin Gate Loop. During this period, 508 Lakeshore streetcars are suspended, with alternative service available on the 501 Queen, 504 King, and 507 Long Branch lines. TTC Wheel Trans remains accessible wherever local traffic is permitted.

Long Branch Loop: Construction Ends, Service Resumes

With the completion of construction at Long Branch Loop, normal streetcar service on the 507 Long Branch route has resumed, and both 507M and 507 bus replacement services have ended. The 501C Queen streetcar has returned to operating through Long Branch Loop during late evenings on weekdays and weekends. Overnight service with the 301 Queen streetcar has also resumed at this location, and the 301L Queen bus replacement is discontinued.

Network Route Adjustments and Service Improvements

Several network updates have been enacted for routes including 11 Bayview, 29 Dufferin, 43 Kennedy, 52 Lawrence West, 73 Royal York, 95 York Mills, and numerous express routes. Notably, service between Lawrence Station and Sunnybrook Hospital is expanded, with the 11C Bayview branch replaced by the 11B extension, and the 124 Sunnybrook route discontinued. Changes on the 29C Dufferin restore regular routing through Exhibition Place, while the 43 Kennedy line adjusts both weekday and evening frequencies. The 73 Royal York sees increased service and streamlined branches during peak periods.

Scarborough Express Bus Expansion and Adjustments

Scarborough express bus routes have been updated to better match rider demand, featuring new service periods, route changes, and frequency improvements. The 902 Markham Road Express adds service in early evenings and weekends. The 985 Sheppard East Express includes weekday midday service, and the 995 York Mills Express supplements early evening and weekend schedules. The 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express has been simplified, now focusing on the corridor between Scarborough Centre and Don Mills Station, and renamed to reflect this routing. Changes to the 939 Finch Express family remove service between Scarborough Centre and Kennedy Station, whereas a new 939C branch operates during midday and weekends. The 943 Kennedy Express now provides frequent service during weekday peaks, and the 903 Kennedy-Progress Express adopts a new name for enhanced rider wayfinding.

Seasonal Suspensions and Wait Time Reductions

With the change of season, the TTC has suspended routes serving Toronto Zoo (200), Bluffer’s Park (201), Cherry Beach (202), and High Park (203). To further reduce wait times and improve fleet reliability, additional service has been deployed across select subway, streetcar, and bus routes. Schedule updates on key lines—including the Yonge-University, Bloor-Danforth, Eglinton subway lines, 504 King, and 505 Dundas streetcars—aim to decrease wait times and optimize transit signal priority. Numerous local and express bus routes are also affected, with frequency improvements intended to better align transit supply with ridership patterns.

Staying Updated on Further TTC Changes

The TTC encourages riders to consult its website for a comprehensive list of all route changes, schedule adjustments, and updates as further modifications may continue throughout the year. Riders can stay informed to best plan their journeys amid ongoing improvements to Toronto's transit system.