Subways
Commuters forced to walk through smoky tunnel after fire closes stretch of Toronto subway
The blaze broke out on the tracks near the platform at Dundas West Station around 7 a.m. Monday. Continue reading
NOTEBOOK: Campaigning for commuter votes, politicians should look at how people get to work
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Ridings held by Liberals tend to have the highest percentage of transit users and the longest commute times, while in Conservative ridings, the car is king. Continue reading
Website showcasing parody TTC merchandise may now start selling it
The website’s slogan is “transit merch so authentic, it’s delayed indefinitely” Continue reading
TTC testing 1-person train operation, union says it will decrease safety
The TTC will be testing a one-person train operation system starting in October that could save millions. The union says this will impact rider safety, but the TTC argues it will actually lead to a safer ride. Continue reading
The next 40 years of Toronto’s transit future brought closer to reality by city council
A downtown relief line, Scarborough subway extension and a scaled down version of John Tory’s SmartTrack moved closer to completion after hours of discussion. Continue reading
TTC subway guards pointing at the wall. Why? Some don’t know
Subway door problems have led the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to enact a safety procedure to prevent injuries and delays. Problem is, some TTC employees say they don’t understand the procedure that’s been around for almost eight months. Continue reading
Half of Torontonians willing to pay more to spend less time on TTC
Half of Torontonians are willing to pay more in taxes to get around faster, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll done exclusively for Global News. Continue reading
TTC says puncture from Metrolinx contractors led to subway stoppage
Subway service was suspended both ways between St. George and Ossington stations this morning after water and silt fell onto the tracks forcing the TTC to stop trains at Dundas West station. Continue reading
The good, the bad & the ugly: Share your transit commuter stories
What is the worst experience you’ve had on public transit? The best? Tell us your stories! Continue reading
Ford wants to use Build Toronto revenue to fund subways
Doug Ford will use revenue from Build Toronto as a means of funding subway construction should he become mayor in October. Continue reading