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The status recorded for “Toronto Subway Line 2 Digital Signalling Upgrade” is awarded.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Toronto Subway Line 2 Digital Signalling Upgrade” to USD 22329900.

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This Taiyo project page references Newswire Canada along with the original URL (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hitachi-digital-signalling-to-enable-up-to-40-capacity-increase-on-toronto-subway-line-2-808980875.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Toronto Subway Line 2 Digital Signalling Upgrade

Sector: Rail • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Source: Newswire Canada

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Upgrade of Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 subway signalling system from 1960s technology to Hitachi Rail's advanced SelTrac™ communications-based train control (CBTC) system. This upgrade will enable up to a 40% increase in line capacity, improve reliability, safety, and journey quality for over half a million daily passengers. The project also includes the 7.8 km eastward extension of Line 2

Status: Closed
Sector: Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Newswire Canada

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The project “Toronto Subway Line 2 Digital Signalling Upgrade” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Newswire Canada.

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Original status	awarded
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Upgrade of Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 subway signalling system from 1960s technology to Hitachi Rail's advanced SelTrac™ communications-based train control (CBTC) system. This upgrade will enable up to a 40% increase in line capacity, improve reliability, safety, and journey quality for over half a million daily passengers. The project also includes the 7.8 km eastward extension of Line 2 to Scarborough with three new stations, using the same signalling technology.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	Canada
State	Ontario
City	Toronto

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Source	Newswire Canada
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Record type	Project
Sector	Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit
Article published date	2026-07-18

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