TTC service changes now in effect across Toronto for November 2026
King Street streetcars are rerouted, Long Branch service is restored, Scarborough express routes are expanded and seasonal routes are suspended as of November 1.
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The TTC put a package of service changes into effect on November 1, 2026, reshaping how riders get around Toronto for the fall and winter. The changes cover King Street West, Long Branch, Sunnybrook Hospital, express routes across Scarborough, and a set of seasonal suspensions. NOW Toronto reported on the full scope of changes on November 3. The TTC published the official details on October 28.
What changed on King Street West
The biggest disruption in central Toronto is on King Street West, where the City of Toronto is about to begin water main replacement work. The construction covers two stretches: from Close Avenue to Dufferin Street, and from Portland Street to Spadina Avenue.
To prepare, the TTC has changed how King Street operates. The 504 and 304 King streetcars now run as a single branch between Dundas West Station and Broadview Station. Riders who need service between Sunnyside Loop on Roncesvalles Avenue and Distillery Loop at Front Street East and Cherry Street now take the 504C or 304C King replacement buses, which run seven days a week.
The 503 Kingston Road replacement buses have been extended west to Dufferin Gate Loop. The 508 Lake Shore streetcar is suspended for the full period of the construction.
The TTC says service coverage along King Street West is maintained through the replacement buses. Wheel-Trans services remain accessible in all areas where local traffic is permitted.
Long Branch is open again
One piece of good news: construction at Long Branch Loop is finished. The 501 and 301 Queen streetcars and the 507 Long Branch streetcar are running to Long Branch Loop again. The temporary 301L Queen and 507 and 507M Long Branch bus replacement services have been removed.
The 501C Queen streetcar has resumed operating to Long Branch Loop in the late evening on weekdays and weekends. The 301 Queen overnight service has returned to Long Branch Loop as well. Riders in Etobicoke and Lakeshore who used the replacement buses can switch back to streetcar service.
New connections to Sunnybrook Hospital
The TTC has changed how two routes serve Sunnybrook Hospital on the east side of the city. The 52F Lawrence West route now runs east of Lawrence Station all the way to Sunnybrook Hospital on weekdays and Saturdays, in all time periods, via Lawrence Avenue East, Bayview Avenue, Wellness Way and Raab Boulevard.
The 11B Bayview route has been extended to operate between Lawrence Station and Sunnybrook Hospital, with late-evening weekend service added.
Two smaller routes are gone as a result. The 124 Sunnybrook route has been discontinued under the TTC's 2026 Annual Network Plan. The 11C Bayview branch has also ended. Riders who used those routes can switch to the extended 11B or 52F services.
Scarborough express bus routes expanded
The TTC has added service on five Scarborough express routes to improve coverage in the east end:
The 902 Markham Road Express now runs in weekday early evenings and on weekend mornings and afternoons, with buses every 15 minutes.
The 985 Sheppard East Express added weekday midday service at 15-minute frequency.
The 995 York Mills Express added service in weekday early evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons, with buses every 10 minutes.
The 943 Kennedy Express was reintroduced in peak periods on weekdays, providing connections between Kennedy Station and north Scarborough.
The 939 Finch Express has been adjusted: the 939C branch now runs in weekday midday and early evening periods and on weekend mornings and afternoons, with buses every 15 to 20 minutes. The 939A and 939B branches no longer serve the Scarborough Busway between Scarborough Centre Station and Kennedy Station.
The 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express (formerly the 904 Sheppard-Kennedy Express) has been renamed and rerouted. It no longer runs between Scarborough Centre and Kennedy stations.
Seasonal routes are suspended
Four routes that serve warm-weather destinations have been suspended for fall and winter: the 200 Toronto Zoo, 201 Bluffer's Park, 202 Cherry Beach and 203 High Park routes. Weekend service on the 509 Harbourfront has been reduced in some periods. These routes run each spring when more people visit those locations.
Line 5 Eglinton and subway adjustments
On Line 5 Eglinton, the TTC adjusted runtimes in all time periods on weekdays and weekends to improve how transit signal priority works along the corridor. The agency says riders should see reduced travel times and more consistent service.
The TTC also updated weekday schedules on Lines 1 Yonge-University and 2 Bloor-Danforth. Schedule adjustments took effect on the 504 King and 505 Dundas streetcar routes as well.
What riders can do
The full list of route-by-route changes is at ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/TTC-service-adjustments. Riders affected by the King Street work can use the TTC's Trip Planner or the Transit app to find alternate routes. For real-time updates, the TTC's @TTCNotices account on X sends service alerts as changes happen.
Mayor Olivia Chow promised during the 2026 campaign to keep TTC fares frozen for a fourth year in 2027 and to introduce a weekly cap of 10 paid rides. Those changes have not started. Track her transit commitments at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/olivia-chow.
Questions this story answers
What happened to King Street streetcars in November 2026?
The TTC changed King Street service to prepare for City of Toronto water main replacement work on King Street West between Close Avenue and Dufferin Street, and between Portland Street and Spadina Avenue. The 504 and 304 King streetcars now operate as a single branch between Dundas West Station and Broadview Station. Replacement buses on the 504C and 304C routes run seven days a week between Sunnyside Loop on Roncesvalles Avenue and Distillery Loop at Front Street East and Cherry Street. The 503 Kingston Road replacement buses now go west as far as Dufferin Gate Loop. The 508 Lake Shore streetcar service is suspended for the duration of the construction.
Is Long Branch streetcar service running again?
Yes. Construction at Long Branch Loop ended, and the 501 and 301 Queen streetcars and the 507 Long Branch streetcar now serve Long Branch Loop again. The temporary 301L Queen and 507 and 507M Long Branch bus replacement services have been removed. The 501C Queen streetcar has resumed operating to Long Branch Loop in the late evening on weekdays and weekends, and 301 Queen overnight service has also returned to Long Branch Loop.
How do I get to Sunnybrook Hospital by TTC now?
The TTC has added and changed service to improve connections to Sunnybrook Hospital. The 52F Lawrence West route now runs east of Lawrence Station to Sunnybrook Hospital on weekdays and Saturdays in all time periods, via Lawrence Avenue East, Bayview Avenue, Wellness Way and Raab Boulevard. The 11B Bayview route has been extended to run between Lawrence Station and Sunnybrook Hospital, with late-evening weekend service added. The 124 Sunnybrook route and the 11C Bayview branch have been discontinued as part of the TTC's 2026 Annual Network Plan, replaced by the extended 11B service.
What changed for Scarborough bus riders in November 2026?
The TTC expanded express bus service across Scarborough. The 902 Markham Road Express now runs in weekday early evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons, with buses every 15 minutes. The 985 Sheppard East Express added weekday midday service, with buses every 15 minutes. The 995 York Mills Express added weekday early evening service and weekend morning and afternoon service, with buses every 10 minutes. The 904 route is renamed the 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express and no longer runs between Scarborough Centre Station and Kennedy Station. The 943 Kennedy Express was reintroduced in peak periods on weekdays.
What seasonal routes are suspended for fall and winter?
The TTC has suspended four seasonal routes for fall and winter 2026: the 200 Toronto Zoo, 201 Bluffer's Park, 202 Cherry Beach and 203 High Park routes. Weekend service on the 509 Harbourfront has also been reduced in some periods. These routes stop running each year at this time because fewer people travel to those destinations in colder weather.
Did TTC change anything on the Eglinton line in November 2026?
Yes. The TTC announced that runtimes on Line 5 Eglinton are adjusted in all time periods on weekdays and weekends to improve operating conditions and to make transit signal priority measures work better. The TTC says riders will see reduced travel times, more frequent service and better service reliability along the Eglinton corridor.
Where can riders find the full list of TTC changes?
The TTC published the full list of changes at ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/TTC-service-adjustments. Riders can also follow @TTCNotices on X for real-time service information, sign up for eAlerts on the TTC website, or use the Transit app to plan a trip.
Did Mayor Chow make any commitment on TTC fares for 2027?
During the 2026 election campaign, Mayor Olivia Chow promised to keep TTC fares frozen for a fourth year in 2027 and to introduce a weekly cap so that rides are free after 10 paid trips in a week. Those changes have not started yet. The November service changes are operational adjustments made by TTC management and are separate from the fare commitments she made during the campaign. Her transit promises are tracked at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/olivia-chow.
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