Hydraulic Fluid Spill Halts Line 2 Service Again
On Friday morning, another hydraulic fluid spill caused significant service disruptions on Line 2 of the Toronto subway system. This incident occurred around 3 a.m., halting all service between Ossington and Woodbine stations. As a response, shuttle buses have been deployed to assist affected commuters.
Hydraulic Fluid Spill Affects Line 2 Services
This marks the second hydraulic fluid spill incident within the week that has disrupted operations on the Bloor-Danforth Line. The previous spill took place on Tuesday at Old Mill Station, which resulted in hours of service interruption between Kipling and Jane stations.
TTC’s Response to Recent Spills
Mandeep Lali, CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), expressed his apologies to commuters following the earlier incident. He acknowledged the reliance many riders have on the TTC for reaching work, school, and other essential commitments.
- Date of Friday’s incident: Approximately 3 a.m., date of the occurrence not specified.
- Impacted stations: Ossington to Woodbine stations on Line 2.
- Previous incident: Hydraulic oil spill on Tuesday at Old Mill Station.
- Service impacted: No subway service, shuttle buses in operation.
- TTC’s commitment: Investigation to prevent future occurrences.
During a previous statement, Lali emphasized the importance of reliability, particularly during rush hours. The TTC has not yet provided a timeline for when regular subway service will resume on Line 2.
