Midland (TTC)
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Midland is a station on the Scarborough RT line of the Toronto subway and RT
Toronto subway and RT
The Toronto subway and RT is a rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of both underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission . It was Canada's first completed subway system, with the first line being built under Yonge Street, which opened in...

. It is located at 2085 Midland Avenue between Ellesmere Road and Cosentino Drive. It was opened in 1985.

There is no dedicated bus terminal within the station, so a paper transfer or any other fare is required to enter the station.

The station will eventually be part of the Eglinton–Scarborough Crosstown line. The upgrade and replacement of the Scarborough RT portion is scheduled to start in late 2015, after the conclusion of the 2015 Pan American Games
2015 Pan American Games
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 and the 2015 Parapan American Games
2015 Parapan American Games
The 5th Parapan American Games are to take place between August 7–14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. Athletes with a physical disability will compete...

. Scarborough RT riders will be bussed for three years until the upgrade is completed.

Subway infrastructure in the vicinity

East of the station, the RT continues to run elevated above the ground, and the elevation of the bridge increases as the tracks go further east. West of the station, the tracks gradually descend until reaching a tunnel where it makes a 90 degree turn and it reaches Ellesmere Station as soon as it exits the tunnel.

Nearby landmarks

Nearby the station is the Atlantic Packaging, former Scarborough Public Library Administrative offices, former Scarborough Animal Shelter and former Bick's Pickle plant.

Surface connections

  • 57 Midland
    • Northbound to Steeles Avenue
    • Southbound to Kennedy Station
      Kennedy (TTC)
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