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| address = 263 [[Dupont Street]]<br>Toronto, Ontario
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'''Dupont''' is a [[List of Toronto TTC stations|subway station]] on [[Line 1 Yonge–University]] in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is located on [[Spadina Road]] at [[Dupont Street]] in [[The Annex]] neighbourhood of the city. Wi-Fi service is available at this station.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/11/theres_now_free_wifi_at_over_40_ttc_subway_stations/ |title=There's now free WiFi at over 40 TTC subway stations |newspaper=blogTO|access-date=December 21, 2016}}</ref>
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'''Dupont''' is a [[List of Toronto TTC stations|subway station]] on [[Line 1 Yonge–University]] in [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada. It is located on [[Spadina Road]] at [[Dupont Street]] in [[The Annex]] neighbourhood of the city. Wi-Fi service is available at this station.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/11/theres_now_free_wifi_at_over_40_ttc_subway_stations/ |title=There's now free WiFi at over 40 TTC subway stations |newspaper=blogTO |access-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912082156/http://www.blogto.com/city/2016/11/theres_now_free_wifi_at_over_40_ttc_subway_stations/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The station opened in 1978, as part of the "Spadina" extension of the subway line from [[St. George (TTC)|St. George]] to [[Wilson (TTC)|Wilson]] Station.
The station opened in 1978, as part of the "Spadina" extension of the subway line from {{stl|TTC|St. George}} to {{stl|TTC|Wilson}} station.


The [[1995 Russell Hill subway accident]] happened on August 11, 1995, when a train southbound from St. Clair West station rear-ended another stationary train just north of Dupont station. Three people were killed and 30 were taken to hospital with injuries, and this section of the subway line was shut down for five days. Subsequent investigations found that a combination of [[human error]] and a design flaw in a mechanical safety device caused the accident.<ref>{{cite news |first=Joseph |last=Hall |title=Ten Years After |date=August 6, 2005 |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/archives/data/200508061136.shtml |work=Toronto Star |accessdate=June 2, 2010}}</ref>
The [[1995 Russell Hill subway accident]] happened on August 11, 1995, when a train southbound from {{stl|TTC|St. Clair West}} station rear-ended another stationary train just north of Dupont station. Three people were killed and 30 were taken to hospital with injuries, and this section of the subway line was shut down for five days. Subsequent investigations found that a combination of human error and a design flaw in a mechanical safety device caused the accident.<ref>{{cite news |first=Joseph |last=Hall |title=Ten Years After |date=August 6, 2005 |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/archives/data/200508061136.shtml |work=Toronto Star |access-date=June 2, 2010 |archive-date=September 10, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910010250/http://transit.toronto.on.ca/archives/data/200508061136.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>


On June 1, 2006, at 9:30&nbsp;a.m., as a train entered the station, a metal cover in the bottom of the last subway car came loose and wedged in the [[third rail]]. This filled the train with smoke, forcing the evacuation of the station and disrupting service for about an hour.<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff reporter |title=Mechanical failure leads to evacuation of Dupont subway station |url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2006/06/01/tosubway20060601.html |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=June 1, 2006 |accessdate=June 26, 2009}}</ref> The possibility that this incident may have resulted from sabotage by striking TTC personnel was discarded by the Toronto Police.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Station |url=http://myttc.ca/dupont_station |publisher=MyTTC.ca |accessdate=June 26, 2009}}</ref>
On June 1, 2006, at 9:30&nbsp;a.m., as a train entered the station, a metal cover in the bottom of the last subway car came loose and wedged in the [[third rail]]. This filled the train with smoke, forcing the evacuation of the station and disrupting service for about an hour.<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff reporter |title=Mechanical failure leads to evacuation of Dupont subway station |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mechanical-failure-leads-to-evacuation-of-dupont-subway-station-1.605718 |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=June 1, 2006 |access-date=June 26, 2009}}</ref> The possibility that this incident may have resulted from sabotage by striking TTC personnel was discarded by the Toronto Police.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Station |url=http://myttc.ca/dupont_station |publisher=MyTTC.ca |access-date=June 26, 2009 |archive-date=April 26, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426071555/http://myttc.ca/dupont_station |url-status=live }}</ref>


Three elevators and improved fare gates are to be constructed, to make the station accessible.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Station: Easier Access Program |url=https://ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Station_Improvements/Dupont_Station/index.jsp |publisher=TTC |accessdate=May 17, 2015}}</ref> An open house was held on September 24, 2015 to outline the work involved.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_expansion_PDFs/Dupont-OpenHouse_DisplayBoards_Sep24-2015_w.pdf |title=Open House |author= |date=September 24, 2015 |work=Dupont Station – Easier Access Project |publisher=TTC |accessdate=May 1, 2016}}</ref>
Three elevators and improved fare gates were constructed, to make the station accessible.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Station: Easier Access Program |url=https://ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Station_Improvements/Dupont_Station/index.jsp |publisher=TTC |access-date=May 17, 2015 |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518094238/https://ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Station_Improvements/Dupont_Station/index.jsp |url-status=live }}</ref> An open house was held on September 24, 2015, to outline the work involved.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_expansion_PDFs/Dupont-OpenHouse_DisplayBoards_Sep24-2015_w.pdf |title=Open House |date=September 24, 2015 |work=Dupont Station – Easier Access Project |publisher=TTC |access-date=May 1, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203834/http://www.ttc.ca/PDF/Transit_expansion_PDFs/Dupont-OpenHouse_DisplayBoards_Sep24-2015_w.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The elevators opened on September 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mikelayton.to/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Dupont-Station-is-Accessible-Fall-2020-update-20200930.pdf |title=Construction Notice: Dupont Station is accessible – Easier Access Project Update |publisher=TTC |date=September 30, 2020 |access-date=October 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221110/https://mikelayton.to/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Dupont-Station-is-Accessible-Fall-2020-update-20200930.pdf |archive-date=October 18, 2020}}</ref>


== Architecture and art ==
== Architecture and art ==
Dupont Station was designed by Dunlop-Farrow Architects.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Subway Station |url=http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/tobuildings_more.php?search_fd0=3632 |year=2008 |work=TO Built |publisher=Bob Krawczyk |accessdate=June 26, 2009}}</ref> The two entrances to the station, located at the northwest and southeast corners of [[Dupont Street]] and [[Spadina Road]], take the form of glass "bubbles" with orange-painted metal frames covering the stairways and escalators. A motif of rounded surfaces and finishes is used, with the interior walls of the station being clad in small circular orange tiles and all corners curved. On the platforms unique built-in concrete benches are also rounded and covered with the same tiles as the walls and the use of large circular lighting fixtures throughout the station reinforces the theme. The overall effect of the interior's rounded surfaces and colour scheme is of an earthly cavern.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bow |first=James |title=The Spadina Subway |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/subway/5106.shtml |publisher=Transit Toronto |date=April 24, 2008 |accessdate=June 26, 2009}}</ref>
Dupont Station was designed by Dunlop-Farrow Architects.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dupont Subway Station |url=http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/tobuildings_more.php?search_fd0=3632 |year=2008 |work=TO Built |publisher=Bob Krawczyk |access-date=June 26, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706205759/http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/tobuildings_more.php?search_fd0=3632 |archive-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The two entrances to the station, located at the northwest and southeast corners of [[Dupont Street]] and [[Spadina Road]], take the form of glass "bubbles" with orange-painted metal frames covering the stairways and escalators. A motif of rounded surfaces and finishes is used, with the interior walls of the station being clad in small circular orange tiles and all corners curved. On the platforms unique built-in concrete benches are also rounded and covered with the same tiles as the walls and the use of large circular lighting fixtures throughout the station reinforces the theme. The overall effect of the interior's rounded surfaces and colour scheme is of an earthly cavern.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bow |first=James |title=The Spadina Subway |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/subway/5106.shtml |publisher=Transit Toronto |date=April 24, 2008 |access-date=June 26, 2009 |archive-date=April 8, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408081027/http://transit.toronto.on.ca/subway/5106.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>

The main artwork in the station consists of murals designed by James Sutherland, entitled ''Spadina Summer Under All Seasons''.<ref>{{cite web |last=McIlveen |first=Eli |title=Art on the TTC |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/spare/0008.shtml |publisher=Transit Toronto |date=December 17, 2006 |access-date=June 26, 2009 |archive-date=December 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213060351/https://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects/Station_Improvements/Lawrence_West_Station/index.jsp |url-status=live }}</ref> Using thousands of pieces of glass, colourful mosaics of flowers were created directly within the station's tiling. Two large mosaics of a giant flower in cross-section face each other across the tracks, reaching upward to a mezzanine level lined with smaller flower mosaics. Sculptor [[Ron Baird]] designed massive circular interlocking doors which provide access to the electrical substation, which is nestled behind the northwest entrance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ronbairdartist.com/project.php?c_id=4&p_id=91 |title=Ron Baird: Dupont Subway Gate |access-date=August 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220080516/http://www.ronbairdartist.com/project.php?c_id=4&p_id=91 |archive-date=February 20, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In mid-2021, to celebrate the TTC's 100th anniversary, a temporary art installation titled ''Yonge Subway Construction'' by John DeRinzy was put on display at the station.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Photography Exhibits |url=https://www.ttc.ca/about-the-ttc/TTC-celebrating-100-years-of-moving-Toronto/Photography-Exhibits |access-date=2022-09-10 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418061002/https://www.ttc.ca/about-the-ttc/TTC-celebrating-100-years-of-moving-Toronto/Photography-Exhibits |archive-date=18 April 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was located at the subway platform levels and was removed in July 2022.


The main artwork in the station consists of murals designed by James Sutherland, entitled ''Spadina Summer Under All Seasons''.<ref>{{cite web |last=McIlveen |first=Eli |title=Art on the TTC |url=http://transit.toronto.on.ca/spare/0008.shtml |publisher=Transit Toronto |date=December 17, 2006 |accessdate=June 26, 2009}}</ref> Using thousands of pieces of glass, colourful mosaics of flowers were created directly into the station’s tiling. Two large mosaics of a giant flower in cross-section face each other across the tracks, reaching upward into a mezzanine level lined with smaller flower mosaics. Sculptor Ron Baird designed massive circular interlocking doors which provide access to the electrical substation, which is nestled behind the northwest entrance.<ref>[http://www.ronbairdartist.com/project.php?c_id=4&p_id=91 Ron Baird: Dupont Subway Gate]</ref>
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== Nearby landmarks ==
== Nearby landmarks ==
Line 67: Line 71:


== Surface connections ==
== Surface connections ==
[[File:Dupont TTC bus stop at entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Bus stop beside northwest entrance]]
[[File:Dupont TTC bus stop at entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Bus stop beside southeast entrance]]
A transfer is required to connect between the subway system and these surface routes:
A transfer is required to connect between the subway system and these surface routes:
{{Main|List of Toronto Transit Commission bus routes}}
{{Main|List of Toronto Transit Commission bus routes}}
Line 75: Line 79:
! Route
! Route
! Name
! Name
! Additional Information
! Additional information
|-
|-
!26
!26
|Dupont
|Dupont
|Eastbound to [[St. George station]] and westbound to [[Jane station]]
|Eastbound to [[St. George station]] and westbound to [[Jane station]]
|-
|-
!127
!127
|Davenport
|Davenport
|Eastbound to [[Spadina station]] and westbound to [[St. Clair Avenue|St. Clair Avenue West]] and [[Weston Road|Old Weston Road]]
|Eastbound to [[Spadina station]] and westbound to [[St. Clair Avenue|St. Clair Avenue West]] and [[Weston Road|Old Weston Road]]
Line 91: Line 95:
==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline|Dupont (TTC)|Dupont Station}}
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*{{TTC station page|Dupont|Dupont}}
*{{TTC station page}}


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[[Category:Line 1 Yonge–University stations]]
[[Category:Line 1 Yonge–University stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1978]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Canada opened in 1978]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Ontario]]
[[Category:Railway stations located underground in Canada]]
[[Category:Railway stations located underground in Canada]]

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Dupont
General information
Location263 Dupont Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Coordinates43°40′29″N 79°24′25″W / 43.674584°N 79.40683°W / 43.674584; -79.40683
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks2
Connections
  •  26  Dupont
  •  127  Davenport
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
ArchitectDunlop-Farrow Architects
Other information
WebsiteOfficial station page
History
OpenedJanuary 28, 1978; 46 years ago (1978-01-28)
Passengers
2023–2024[1]11,084
Rank54 of 70
Services
Preceding station Toronto Transit Commission Following station
St. Clair West
towards Vaughan
Line 1 Yonge–University Spadina
towards Finch
Location
Map

Dupont is a subway station on Line 1 Yonge–University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Spadina Road at Dupont Street in The Annex neighbourhood of the city. Wi-Fi service is available at this station.[2]

History

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The station opened in 1978, as part of the "Spadina" extension of the subway line from St. George to Wilson station.

The 1995 Russell Hill subway accident happened on August 11, 1995, when a train southbound from St. Clair West station rear-ended another stationary train just north of Dupont station. Three people were killed and 30 were taken to hospital with injuries, and this section of the subway line was shut down for five days. Subsequent investigations found that a combination of human error and a design flaw in a mechanical safety device caused the accident.[3]

On June 1, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., as a train entered the station, a metal cover in the bottom of the last subway car came loose and wedged in the third rail. This filled the train with smoke, forcing the evacuation of the station and disrupting service for about an hour.[4] The possibility that this incident may have resulted from sabotage by striking TTC personnel was discarded by the Toronto Police.[5]

Three elevators and improved fare gates were constructed, to make the station accessible.[6] An open house was held on September 24, 2015, to outline the work involved.[7] The elevators opened on September 30, 2020.[8]

Architecture and art

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Dupont Station was designed by Dunlop-Farrow Architects.[9] The two entrances to the station, located at the northwest and southeast corners of Dupont Street and Spadina Road, take the form of glass "bubbles" with orange-painted metal frames covering the stairways and escalators. A motif of rounded surfaces and finishes is used, with the interior walls of the station being clad in small circular orange tiles and all corners curved. On the platforms unique built-in concrete benches are also rounded and covered with the same tiles as the walls and the use of large circular lighting fixtures throughout the station reinforces the theme. The overall effect of the interior's rounded surfaces and colour scheme is of an earthly cavern.[10]

The main artwork in the station consists of murals designed by James Sutherland, entitled Spadina Summer Under All Seasons.[11] Using thousands of pieces of glass, colourful mosaics of flowers were created directly within the station's tiling. Two large mosaics of a giant flower in cross-section face each other across the tracks, reaching upward to a mezzanine level lined with smaller flower mosaics. Sculptor Ron Baird designed massive circular interlocking doors which provide access to the electrical substation, which is nestled behind the northwest entrance.[12]

In mid-2021, to celebrate the TTC's 100th anniversary, a temporary art installation titled Yonge Subway Construction by John DeRinzy was put on display at the station.[13] It was located at the subway platform levels and was removed in July 2022.

Platform lighting, tiled wall and built-in bench
Flower mosaic by James Sutherland

Nearby landmarks

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The station is located on the north side of The Annex neighbourhood. Nearby landmarks and destinations include Casa Loma, Spadina House, Casa Loma campus of George Brown College and the City of Toronto Archives.

Surface connections

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Bus stop beside southeast entrance

A transfer is required to connect between the subway system and these surface routes:

TTC routes serving the station include:

Route Name Additional information
26 Dupont Eastbound to St. George station and westbound to Jane station
127 Davenport Eastbound to Spadina station and westbound to St. Clair Avenue West and Old Weston Road

References

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  1. ^ "Subway ridership, 2023–2024" (PDF). Toronto Transit Commission. Retrieved November 12, 2024. This table shows the typical number of customer-boardings made on each subway line and the number of customers travelling to and from each station platform on a typical weekday in Sep 2023–Aug 2024.
  2. ^ "There's now free WiFi at over 40 TTC subway stations". blogTO. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  3. ^ Hall, Joseph (August 6, 2005). "Ten Years After". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
  4. ^ Staff reporter (June 1, 2006). "Mechanical failure leads to evacuation of Dupont subway station". CBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  5. ^ "Dupont Station". MyTTC.ca. Archived from the original on April 26, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  6. ^ "Dupont Station: Easier Access Program". TTC. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "Open House" (PDF). Dupont Station – Easier Access Project. TTC. September 24, 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  8. ^ "Construction Notice: Dupont Station is accessible – Easier Access Project Update" (PDF). TTC. September 30, 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 18, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dupont Subway Station". TO Built. Bob Krawczyk. 2008. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  10. ^ Bow, James (April 24, 2008). "The Spadina Subway". Transit Toronto. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  11. ^ McIlveen, Eli (December 17, 2006). "Art on the TTC". Transit Toronto. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  12. ^ "Ron Baird: Dupont Subway Gate". Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  13. ^ "Photography Exhibits". April 18, 2022. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
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