Toronto: Service on Toronto’s newest transit route, the Line 6 Finch West LRT, was majorly disrupted early Monday morning due to a technical failure. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) reported that a “switch problem” halted all train movement between Finch West Station and Humber College Station starting around 5:30 a.m., right at the beginning of the busy weekday commute.
To accommodate the hundreds of stranded passengers, the TTC deployed a fleet of 27 shuttle buses to cover the 11-kilometre route. Despite the alternative service, many commuters expressed frustration on social media, noting that this is not the first time the multi-billion dollar line has faced “teething problems” since its launch in December 2025.
Metrolinx, which manages the LRT infrastructure, confirmed that maintenance crews were on-site quickly to diagnose the issue. While the specific cause of this morning’s switch failure is still being reviewed, officials have previously noted that extreme winter weather and ice can impact the electric heaters designed to keep the track switches moving.
Growing Passenger Concerns
The disruption has added to the growing criticism from local residents regarding the reliability of the new line. Since its opening last month, Line 6 has encountered several service halts—including a significant shutdown on Boxing Day. Some commuters have complained that the shuttle buses are occasionally faster than the LRT trains, which are currently operating under reduced speed zones in certain areas.
