Line 2 Halted Due to Second TTC Oil Spill This Week
Toronto’s Line 2 Bloor-Danforth subway faced significant service disruptions on April 10, 2026, due to a hydraulic fluid spill. This incident forced the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to suspend operations between Ossington and Woodbine stations. This marks the second service interruption related to hydraulic oil in less than a week.
Details of the Service Disruption
The TTC announced the service halt early in the morning, stating that a noteworthy fluid spill occurred along the east-west corridor of the subway. In response, shuttle buses were deployed to transport passengers between the affected stations. However, commuters were cautioned about possible delays and overcrowding during this period.
Service on Line 2 resumed just before 7:30 a.m. While operations restarted, the TTC warned that travelers could still experience longer travel times as the system adjusted. The investigation into the cause of the spill is ongoing.
Extent and Investigation of the Spill
Initially, trains were instructed to turn back at Ossington and Woodbine stations while crews worked to determine the source and scope of the hydraulic fluid leak. The impacted area stretched over six kilometers, from Greenwood Station to St. George.
Recent History of Hydraulic Oil Incidents
This latest incident follows another hydraulic oil spill that took place just days earlier, on Tuesday. During that occurrence, a significant amount of oil leaked from a maintenance vehicle at Old Mill Station. This forced trains to bypass the station for several hours while cleanup efforts commenced. TTC CEO Mandeep Lali addressed the issue, promising a thorough review of procedures to prevent future spills.
- April 10, 2026: Hydraulic fluid spill on Line 2, service halted between Ossington and Woodbine.
- Service resumed at 7:30 a.m. with longer travel times expected.
- April 4, 2026: Previous hydraulic oil incident at Old Mill Station, leading to hours of service disruption.
Ongoing Concerns
The recurrence of spills raises serious concerns about the TTC’s maintenance practices. In December 2024, the TTC board convened to address the ongoing issues related to hydraulic oil leaks, discussing various strategies to enhance inspections and modernize aging infrastructure.
As the TTC continues its investigation into the spills, officials have not confirmed any links between the two incidents, leaving commuters anxious about future service reliability on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth.
