TTC exec apologizes for second oil spill on Line 2 in a week: 'THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE'
· Toronto Sun
A hydraulic oil spill between Ossington and Woodbine stations forced the TTC to shut down part of Line 2 on Friday morning.
That marks the second time a spill has caused a halt to subway service on the Bloor-Danforth stretch in less than a week.
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Service has since resumed after shuttle buses were called in to run between the Ossington and Woodbine stations, as riders were warned to expect delays and crowding given the 16-station stretch.
A TTC spokesperson said trains were turning back at Ossington and Woodbine while crews worked to locate the source of the fluid spill, with the affected area stretching from roughly Greenwood Station west to St. George, a span of about six kilometres.
Line 2 Bloor-Danforth Regular service has resumed between Ossington and Woodbine stations. https://t.co/DKVlK8BeNw
— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) April 10, 2026
Friday’s service halt comes mere days after another oil spill‑related incident on Line 2.
On Tuesday, a separate overnight fuel spill at Old Mill Station disrupted service for several hours while crews cleaned the track and platform areas.
What caused the latest shutdown?
On Friday morning, “multiple response teams… were mobilized to inspect and clean the affected area, and full Line 2 service resumed safely at approximately 7:20 a.m.,” TTC CEO Mandeep Lali said in a statement on X .
He went on to apologize for the latest disruption.
“For the second time this week, a work car operating during overnight maintenance on Line 2 experienced a hydraulic fluid leak, disrupting the start of subway service,” he said in a post on X.
“This is unacceptable,” he continued. “The TTC must provide safe, reliable service from the beginning of every day, and this week we did not meet that standard. I apologize to our customers and take full accountability.”
Similar to the incident earlier in the week, Lali said he expected a comprehensive review of what happened.
“Effective immediately, I have directed the suspension of the work car fleet, except in exceptional circumstances, pending a full review,” he declared.
“That review will examine both incidents in detail, determine root causes, and include inspections across the entire fleet. Any affected vehicles will remain out of service until we are confident, they are safe and reliable to operate.”
He added: “Our focus is clear: prevent a recurrence.”