The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) apologized to commuters for a service disruption on Line 1 caused by emergency rail repairs. A section of the power rail south of Yorkdale Station was damaged, leading to a suspension of service for nearly six hours. The TTC implemented a temporary repair to allow service to resume while a full investigation is underway.
The Toronto Transit Commission ( TTC ) issued an apology to commuters who were affected by the service disruption on Line 1 on Wednesday morning. Emergency rail repairs were required after a section of the power rail south of Yorkdale Station was damaged, leading to the suspension of service between Wilson and Lawrence West stations for nearly six hours.
A train traveling through the area reported unusual sounds, prompting an investigation that revealed a significant portion of the power rail was missing. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green explained to CP24 that crews worked diligently in frigid temperatures to implement a temporary repair, enabling the resumption of service. The TTC emphasized that the safety of its system is paramount and that a thorough investigation into the track infrastructure and any trains passing through the affected area is underway to determine the cause of the damage.The service suspension coincided with a period of extreme cold in Toronto, with Environment Canada reporting a temperature of -18 C, feeling closer to -28 with the wind chill. Several commuters shared their experiences, noting the inconvenience caused by the disruption and the prolonged waiting times for shuttle buses. Some commuters expressed frustration over the lack of advance notice regarding the service suspension, stating they were unaware of the issue until their train came to a halt.Green acknowledged the challenges faced by commuters and the TTC's commitment to providing updates through various channels, including subway announcements, social media, and its website. He emphasized the possibility that some commuters may have missed the announcements due to factors such as using earbuds or not actively checking social media. While understanding the frustration of those who were delayed, Green stated that the situation was equally frustrating for the TTC staff, especially during such harsh weather conditions.
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