The Wilson Bus Garage and Subway Yard (also known as the Wilson Complex) Coordinates: 43°44′21″N 79°27′16″W / 43.73917°N 79.45444°W / 43.73917; -79.45444 is the largest of the Toronto Transit Commission's three subway yards and bus garage. The subway yard services subway cars on the Yonge–University–Spadina line. The facility is located on Transit Rd. north of Wilson Ave.
The 60-acre (240,000 m2) yard was completed in 1976 and began operations in 1977. The facility also houses a bus barn and maintenance facilities for subway cars.
Construction of a new training building, simulator and modifications to the car house and yard are currently being made to accommodate the new Toronto Rocket trains.
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