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Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers
Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers

Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers

Date5/19/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115682F
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Subway passengers crowd onto the platform at the Queen St
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Rush hour crowds jam the platform at the Yonge station of the Bloor subway, a major transfer point for passengers
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On any subway car there may be passengers born in any of a dozen countries, with almost an many reasons for riding
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It's not safe: Despite TTC chief Alf Savage's remarks about Toronto men being gentlemen, reader says she won't travel the TTC after dark
It's not safe: Despite TTC chief Alf Savage's remarks about Toronto men being gentlemen, reader says she won't travel the TTC after dark
7/15/1982
In the wake of racial attacks on the subway, the TTC has supplied many subway cars with posters showing a subway token and the message Go in peace. The province is sharing the printing bill
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Washing down subway cars at the TTC's Davisville subway yards are Eddie Swindells (left) and Pat Debuono
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At the entrance to Kiss and Ride a traffic tie up because people could not read signs and let their passengers off at the entrance instead of in the circle
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n.d.
Women travel alone on late-night subways in Metro, and a high-ranking police officer says it's safe
Women travel alone on late-night subways in Metro, and a high-ranking police officer says it's safe
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A special train gives employees of Metro finance department and TTC a preview of the North Yonge subway extension yesterday. The Lawrence and York Mil(...)
A special train gives employees of Metro finance department and TTC a preview of the North Yonge subway extension yesterday. The Lawrence and York Mil(...)
3/26/1973
TTC Subway Car Delivery for Bloor-Danforth Line
TTC Subway Car Delivery for Bloor-Danforth Line
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A horse-drawn surrey carried Premier William Davis and other dignitaries to official opening yesterday of second half of TTC's North Yonge subway exte(...)
A horse-drawn surrey carried Premier William Davis and other dignitaries to official opening yesterday of second half of TTC's North Yonge subway exte(...)
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