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Wilson Yard (also known as the Wilson Complex) is the largest of Toronto Transit Commission's three subway yards and bus garage. The subway yard services subway cars on the Yonge–University line. The facility is located on Transit Rd. north of Wilson Ave, in the former city of North York (now Toronto), between Wilson and Downview stations.
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The site is on a large parcel of land first developed as an airport, in 1936. During World War II the airport was turned into a military facility, most often known as Canadian Forces Base Downsview. The site became available around the 1970s.
In 1974 the TTC considered interim expedients for storage of subway vehicles, until the Wilson Yard became available.
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.
Subway division facilities
Rolling stock
Wilson Yard is home to approximately half the commission's fleet of trains and work cars. The yard regularly houses most of the new Toronto Rocket subway cars. It also houses some disused and outdated equipment.