TTC Line 1 Shutdown Sparks Major Transit Headaches for Commuters

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:20 pm

A lengthy suspension of subway service on Toronto’s Line 1—from Lawrence to Bloor-Yonge—has thrown commuters into chaos. Officials scramble with explanations and shuttles while frustrated riders wonder if the transit system’s timely service was merely a case of “all aboard” for delays.


citynews.ca / Subway service on large stretch of Line 1 suspended north of Bloor Street

Subway service is suspended on a large stretch of Line 1 while officials investigate an injury at track level. Just before 6 p.m., TTC officials said there was no service between Lawrence and St. Clair stations, but they have since extended the suspension all the way down to Bloor-Yonge. Shuttle…

cp24.com/ / No subway service on Line 1 between Lawrence and Bloor-Yonge stations - CP24

No subway service on Line 1 between Lawrence and Bloor-Yonge stations  CP24


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