What’s in a name? Perhaps a chance to win!
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Nov. 1, 2026 – The two mighty tunnel boring machines – or TBMs – for the Yonge North Subway Extension are being prepared to dig the tunnels that will bring TTC Line 1 service farther north, and one of the final touches is to give them names.
That’s where you come in!
One of two tunnel boring machines that will dig 6.3 kilometres of twin subway tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
We’re looking for your ideas to name the dynamic duo before they begin their 6.3-kilometre journey from the tunnel launch shaft in York Region to Finch Station.
Name submissions are open until November 16, 2026.
Map showing the Yonge North Subway Extension, which includes five new stations at Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge, and High Tech
After submissions close, a list of finalists will be selected by a panel and you’ll have another chance to get involved by voting for your favourite names.
Need some inspiration?
The two new TBMs will join a growing family of transit-building tunnel boring machines named through past competitions.
Their tunnelling cousins include Rexy and Renny from the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Diggy Scardust on the Scarborough Subway Extension, and Libby and Corkie from the Ontario Line.
What should the newest members of the family be called?
Check out the full contest details and rules, and send us your ideas today!
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