Toronto: Commuters on Toronto’s subway Line 2 faced significant disruptions after a second hydraulic oil spill occurred within a single week. TTC CEO Mandeep Dhaliwal (Mandeep Lali) issued a formal apology to passengers and ordered the immediate withdrawal of maintenance work cars from service. The spill was detected around 3:00 AM on Friday on Line 2, leading to a nearly 90-minute suspension of service between Ossington and Woodbine stations during the early morning rush. This follows a similar incident last Tuesday at Old Mill Station, which halted train traffic for several hours.
In a statement, CEO Mandeep Dhaliwal emphasized that these consecutive failures are “unacceptable.” He stated that the TTC is committed to providing safe and reliable service and took full responsibility for the agency’s inability to meet those standards this week.
As a precautionary measure, the operation of all work cars used for maintenance has been suspended, except for emergency situations. All vehicles will undergo rigorous inspections to ensure they are safe before returning to use. Service on Line 2 resumed at approximately 7:20 AM after the tracks were cleaned. To rebuild public trust, TTC officials promised a transparent investigation report and strict measures to prevent future occurrences.
