Portion of TTC Line 2 shut down twice due to trespasser at track level on Friday
A portion of Line 2 Bloor-Danforth came to a halt twice on Friday, causing delays for commuters first during the busy morning rush hour and then once again in the afternoon. The service disruption was due to a trespasser on the tracks both times. The first incident started around 6:45 a.m., with service suspended between […]
On Friday, a portion of Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2, specifically the Bloor-Danforth line, experienced two instances of service disruption due to a trespasser on the tracks. The first delay occurred around 6:45 a.m., halting trains between St. George and Chester stations. To compensate for the interruption, shuttle buses were arranged to run between St. George and Pape stations, helping commuters reach their destinations despite the disruption.
As hundreds of passengers streamed out of Chester station to transfer to the buses, service was restored around 8 a.m.
However, the inconvenience was not over yet. Just a few hours later, service was halted again for about 30 minutes, this time between the same stations. Trains were unable to proceed until the area was deemed safe. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green explained to CityNews that such suspensions were necessary as any report of a trespasser requires immediate action, including cutting power and conducting a thorough safety check.
Despite the frustration these delays may cause, the TTC is investigating the incident to identify ways to reduce the duration of future service interruptions.
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