Toronto's Line 1 subway service was halted between Wilson and Lawrence West stations due to a missing section of power rail near Yorkdale Station, disrupting commutes for thousands of passengers already facing frigid temperatures.
A disruption of service on Toronto's Line 1 subway this morning caused significant inconvenience for commuters already battling frigid temperatures. The TTC suspended service between Wilson and Lawrence West stations after crews discovered a missing section of power rail near Yorkdale Station . Stuart Green, a TTC spokesperson, explained that the missing section, approximately four to five inches long, was detected after a train passing through the area reported unusual noises.
\The TTC initiated emergency repair work and anticipated service restoration by noon, although it might be completed slightly earlier. Commuters experienced brief delays earlier in the morning between Bloor-Yonge and Union stations, but this issue was resolved. Green emphasized that the TTC had been actively disseminating information about the service disruption through various channels, including subway announcements, social media, and their website. He acknowledged that some commuters might have missed these updates due to personal circumstances like using earbuds or not checking social media regularly. \This incident occurred amidst a particularly cold morning in Toronto, with Environment Canada reporting a temperature of -18°C, feeling closer to -28°C with the wind chill. Many commuters expressed frustration at the lack of advance notice about the service suspension, pointing out that daily issues with the TTC often disrupt their commutes. One commuter shared her experience of waiting 20 minutes in the cold to catch a shuttle bus to school, highlighting the inconvenience caused by the disruption. Green expressed empathy for the commuters' frustration, stating that the situation was equally frustrating for the TTC as well. He underscored that nobody desired such disruptions, especially on a bitterly cold day
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