TTC Line 1 trains slowing between TMU station and King station as Ontario Line construction continues
TTC riders travelling between TMU and King stations are being warned that Line 1 trains are moving slower than usual due to a “reduced speed zone” as construction continues on the Ontario Line. This comes as excavation work continues underneath the Queen Street West and Yonge Street intersection to connect the new Ontario Line to […]
Toronto's TTC Line 1 trains are currently experiencing slower speeds between the TMU and King stations due to ongoing Ontario Line construction. This reduced speed zone has been implemented to monitor any potential impacts on track infrastructure and is expected to be temporary. The slower trains have caused frustration among commuters, with some missing their trains and even their classes.
The Ontario Line, set to run over 15 kilometers with 15 stations and 40 transit connections, aims to bring more than 200,000 people within walking distance of a subway station. While the slower speeds add no more than a minute to trips, riders have expressed stress over missing connections and appointments, particularly at Union Station. The reduced speeds are likely to remain in place until further notice.
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