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TTC Subway Chaos: Slippery Tracks and Oil Leaks Cause Commuter Nightmare

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Subway service on Line 2 in Toronto has been disrupted due to slippery tracks and oil leaks, causing chaos for commuters. Learn more about the TTC morning mayhem!

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) faced a morning of chaos as slippery fluid and hydraulic oil spills disrupted subway service on Line 2 between various stations. Commuters were left stranded as shuttle buses attempted to mitigate the shutdown between Broadview and St. George stations. The unexpected maintenance work brought the Monday morning commute to a standstill, leading to frustration among passengers.

As the day progressed, the TTC continued to struggle with the aftermath of the incidents, with subway service remaining suspended on a portion of Line 2. The disruption extended into the afternoon rush, causing delays and inconvenience for many commuters. The sight of crowds waiting for shuttle buses at affected stations highlighted the impact of the maintenance issues on the city's public transportation system.

Despite the challenges faced by the TTC, growth in transit ridership remains a key topic of discussion. The abstract concept of increasing ridership is contrasted by the practical disruptions caused by maintenance issues such as slippery tracks and oil leaks. As the TTC works to address these issues, the importance of efficient and reliable public transport becomes increasingly evident.

In summary, the TTC's struggle with slippery tracks and oil leaks resulted in a day of chaos for commuters, highlighting the importance of maintaining a robust public transportation system. The incidents serve as a reminder of the challenges faced in ensuring smooth operations and efficiency in urban transit systems.

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Slippery fluid on TTC subway tracks shuts service from Broadview to ... (CBC.ca)

The TTC has shut down subway service on Line 2 between Broadview and St. George stations Monday, after an overnight work car spilled fluid on the tracks ...

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TTC Line 2 subway service shut down from St. George to Woodbine ... (Toronto Star)

A large crowd waited to catch a shuttle bus at Broadview Station as the TTC shut down service on a portion of Line 2 due to “slippery track conditions” on ...

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No subway service on portion of Line 2 due to hydraulic oil spill (CityNews Toronto)

Subway trains are not travelling between St. George and Woodbine stations, and shuttle buses are running.

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TTC descends into complete morning chaos due to subway outage (blogTO)

The Monday morning commute in Toronto descended into chaos when a TTC subway outage ground commuters to a halt just after 7 a.m. The TTC announced ...

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Line 2 service suspended St George to Broadview (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Subway service has been temporarily suspended on Line 2 due to slippery track conditions near Sherburne Station on Monday morning.

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Subway service still suspended on Line 2 due to hydraulic oil leak (CTV Toronto)

Subway service has been temporarily suspended on Line 2 due to slippery track conditions near Sherburne Station on Monday morning.

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Portion of TTC Bloor-Danforth subway line shut down as afternoon ... (Toronto Star)

A crowd formed at street level at Broadview Station as they waited for a shuttle bus after service was halted on a portion of the Line 2 Bloor-Danforth line ...

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Line 2 service suspended St George to Broadview (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Subway service has been temporarily suspended on Line 2 due to slippery track conditions near Sherburne Station on Monday morning.

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Subway service suspended into afternoon rush on part of Line 2 due ... (CTV Toronto)

Subway service is expected to remain suspended through the afternoon rush on a portion of Line 2 due to a hydraulic oil leak that was first detected on ...

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Three Views of TTC Growth (Steve Munro)

Growth of transit ridership is a subject often discussed in the abstract, but rarely with specifics and particularly with no thought to the financial ...

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Oil leak causes shutdown of TTC subway (CTV News)

The TTC pointed to an overnight oil leak for the shutdown that forced thousands to take alternate forms of transportation.

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Subway service resumes in Toronto after oil leak causes Line 2 ... (CTV Toronto)

Subway service on Toronto's Line 2 was suspended through the afternoon rush due to a hydraulic oil leak that was first detected on Monday morning.

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Line 2 TTC service resumed St. George to Broadview (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Subway service on Toronto's Line 2 has resumed after a closure during the afternoon rush caused by a hydraulic oil leak.

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TTC riders are getting heated as surprise subway closure stretches ... (blogTO)

An unexpected subway outage on the Line 2 Bloor–Danforth sent the TTC network into chaos just before the start of rush hour on Monday morning. Comm...

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