TTC Line 1 Shutdown Sparks Major Transit Headaches for Commuters
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:20 pm
A lengthy suspension of subway service on Toronto’s Line 1—from Lawrence to Bloor-Yonge—has thrown commuters into chaos. Officials scramble with explanations and shuttles while frustrated riders wonder if the transit system’s timely service was merely a case of “all aboard” for delays.
Subway service is suspended on a large stretch of Line 1 while officials investigate an injury at track level. Just before 6 p.m., TTC officials said there was no service between Lawrence and St. Clair stations, but they have since extended the suspension all the way down to Bloor-Yonge. Shuttle…
No subway service on Line 1 between Lawrence and Bloor-Yonge stations CP24
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