TTC subway closures & reduced speed zones this weekend
In a news release from the TTC, they announce that this Sat., Jun. 15, and Sun., Jun. 16, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 2 Bloor-Danforth between Kipling and Islington stations due to planned track work at Kipling Station.
Shuttle buses between Kipling and Islington Stations
Of course, the TTC will have shuttle buses running between Kipling and Islington stations and TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding and offloading locations.
No elevators at Islington Station
Islington Station is not equipped with elevators, and the TTC recommends westbound customers requiring accessibility assistance exit at Royal York Station and speak to any TTC employee for assistance. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be available for anyone requiring assistance.
Stations will remain open
Kipling and Islington stations will remain open for customers to load PRESTO cards, purchase PRESTO tickets and connect to surface routes.
Early nightly subway closures between College and St Clair and stations
Mon., Jun. 17 to Fri., Jun. 21, subway service on the portion of Line 1 Yonge-University between College and St Clair stations will end nightly at 11 p.m. due to planned station improvements and track work. Shuttle buses will run, stopping at each station along the route. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding and offloading locations.
No elevators at College Station
College Station is not equipped with elevators, and the TTC recommends northbound customers requiring accessibility assistance exit at Dundas Station and speak to any TTC employee for assistance. Wheel-Trans vehicles will be available for anyone requiring assistance.
All subway stations will remain open for customers to load PRESTO cards, purchase PRESTO tickets and connect to surface routes.
Monday – Thursday nightly single-track operation between Sheppard West and Finch West stations
Mon., Jun. 17 to Thurs., Jun. 20, subway service on the portion of Line 1 Yonge-University between Sheppard West and Finch West stations will operate on a single track, nightly from 11 p.m., to enable tunnel work on the northbound track. Northbound customers will need to change trains at Sheppard West Station. Longer than normal travel times of approximately 20 minutes can be expected.
While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the conclusion of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.
Reduced subway speed zones
The TTC is advising customers travelling on several portions of Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth of reduced speed zones, which may result in longer than normal travel times along certain sections of the subway.
As a safety precaution, the TTC reduces speed along sections of rail where maintenance is required, allowing trains to run safely during service hours while minimizing disruptions to customers. They also protect workers who may be required at track level to conduct routine or emergency inspections.
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider the additional time they may need for their trips. A complete list of current reduced speed zones can be found on the TTC website at: https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service/Reduced-Speed-Zones.
SOURCE TTC
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