On Nov. 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. a train carrying Ontario Premier Ernie Eves, Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman, Transport Canada Minister David Collenette and TTC Chair Betty Disero broke through a banner across the track at Don Mills station, officially opening the Sheppard subway line. Following the inaugural ride, there was a public open house, and the public was able to ride the new Line 4 free of charge while enjoying entertainment provided by bands and performing arts students. There were also gifts handed out, including complimentary tote bags. Toronto’s first new subway line since 1966, the Sheppard line cost almost $100 million to construct and took 7 and a half years to build.

Source: thestar November 22, 2016 12:56 UTC