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TTC Subway Station Just Changed Its Name to TMU - Here's What You Need to Know

Abdul KareemBy Abdul Kareem◆December 3, 2025◆0 min read

Dundas Station is now TMU Station after 71 years. Here's everything Toronto commuters need to know about the TTC rename happening December 7, 2025.

After 71 years, Dundas Station on the TTC's Line 1 is getting a new name. Starting December 7, 2025, the station will officially be known as TMU Station, named after nearby Toronto Metropolitan University.

It's not the only change happening this weekend. Eglinton West Station is also being renamed to Cedarvale Station, and Line 6 Finch West is opening to the public.

Dundas Square Toronto - People Walking

What's Changing

Two Line 1 stations are getting new names:

  • Dundas Station → TMU Station
  • Eglinton West Station → Cedarvale Station

TTC Chair Jamaal Myers said the renamings "reflect closer ties to the communities in which the stations are located."

TTC Streetcar Toronto

Why Was Dundas Station Renamed?

The station was named after Dundas Street, which honours Henry Dundas, a Scottish politician. Dundas has been criticized for delaying the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in the late 1700s.

This is part of a broader renaming effort in Toronto. In 2023, Yonge-Dundas Square was renamed to Sankofa Square for the same reason.

Dundas Square Toronto - Street Crossing

The TMU Partnership

The rename comes from a partnership between the TTC and Toronto Metropolitan University. As part of the deal:

  • TMU is paying the entire .7 million cost of the rename
  • No taxpayer money is being used
  • TMU and TTC are creating a "Transit Innovation Yard" - a research hub to develop transit solutions

The partnership will explore route optimization, real-time service updates, and improved journey-planning tools.

Downtown Toronto Street

What Commuters Will Notice

Starting December 7, you'll see:

  • New signage at both stations
  • Updated subway maps across the system
  • New station names announced on trains
  • Updated TTC website and apps

The TTC has been installing new signs over the past few weeks in preparation.

Toronto Aerial View

Line 6 Finch West Also Opens

The station renames coincide with another big TTC milestone - Line 6 Finch West officially opens on December 7. It's Toronto's first new subway line in over a decade.

Toronto Night Street

Quick Facts

  • Effective date: December 7, 2025
  • Old name: Dundas Station (since 1954)
  • New name: TMU Station
  • Cost: .7 million (paid by TMU)
  • Other rename: Eglinton West → Cedarvale
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Dundas Station become TMU Station?

December 7, 2025. That's when the new name officially takes effect, along with updated signage, maps, and train announcements.

Why was Dundas Station renamed?

The station was named after Henry Dundas, who has been criticized for delaying the abolition of the slave trade. This follows the 2023 renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square.

Who is paying for the rename?

Toronto Metropolitan University is covering the entire .7 million cost. No taxpayer money is being used.

What other TTC station is being renamed?

Eglinton West Station is being renamed to Cedarvale Station on the same day.

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