Metrolinx seeks help to name 2 of its massive Ontario Line tunnel digging machines

Ontario’s future subway line diggers need names — Here’s how past contests gave the world Boaty McBoatface and Diggy Scardust

Here’s a look at worldwide contests that gave us the names Boaty Mcboatface, Plowy McPlowface, The Big Leplowski and others.

Nothing boring about Metrolinx naming contest - On-Site Magazine

The Ontario Line twin TBMs assembled at the manufacturing plant in Schwanau, Germany. (Photo courtesy of Metrolinx) Metrolinx has announced the launch of a naming contest for the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will be used on the new Ontario Line subway. Part of the province’s transit expansion plan, the line will bring 15 new stations to Toronto. Once in operation, a trip from one end to the other is expected to take less than 30 minutes. T…

From 'Tim and Horton' to 'Over Budget,' Ontarians get witty with names for subway tunnel machines for Metrolinx contest - NOW Toronto

Metrolinx is asking Ontarians for help to name its two new tunnel boring machines that will dig their way through downtown Toronto.

Metrolinx to host naming competition for Ontario Line tunnel boring machines

The competition kicked off Monday and will last until June 23, at which point people will vote for the top submissions.

Metrolinx seeks help to name 2 of its massive Ontario Line tunnel digging machines

The province’s transportation agency is inviting the public to name two of its “titans of tunnelling” that will be used to construct the future Ontario Line.

Metrolinx invites public to name Ontario Line tunnel boring machines

The first two giant tunnel boring machines for Metrolinx’s Ontario Line subway have arrived in Canada