TTC Subway Noise

• TTC says no definitive cause of issue behind intense subway vibrations after lengthy investigation

  The TTC said vibrations felt by residents on parts of Line 2 over several months were caused by flat spots on subway car wheels. But what caused a spike in "wheel flats?" A definitive cause hasn't been found yet, according to a new report.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2019
  
• Screeching TTC subway noise poses hearing loss risk for residents, surgeon says

  “Chronic exposure to this type of noise would definitely put someone at risk for developing noise-induced hearing loss," said Dr. Vincent Lin with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2019
  
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• TTC turns to federal researchers amid new complaints about excessive subway noise, vibration

  Several residents in Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood are expressing frustration after a recent noticeable increase in noise and vibration.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
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• ‘This is like pierce-your-ears screeching’: TTC says it’s trying to rectify Line 2 noise issues in west end

  Some residents who live in Toronto's west end are expressing frustration with the TTC amid ongoing instances of extraordinarily loud screeching noises made by passing subway trains in open-air portions of Line 2.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2018
• TTC says it’s working on fix for increased Line 2 subway noise, vibration after complaints

  Have you noticed an increase in noise and vibration on the Bloor-Danforth subway line? You’re not alone.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2018