TTC transit control continues to ask subway operators to reduce their speed through certain areas of the subway system “as a safety precaution”. The TTC explains that the reduced speed zones (RSZs) allow trains to run safely during service hours while minimizing disruptions to [passengers]. According to the TTC, they also protect workers who may be required at track level to conduct routine or emergency inspections.
Here’s where reduced speed zones are in effect on Line 1 Yonge - University and Line 2 Bloor - Danforth:
Line 1 between: | Direction | Line 2 between: | Direction |
St Clair and Davisville | Both ways | Coxwell and Woodbine | Eastbound |
St Clair and Summerhill | Southbound | Keele and Dundas West | Both ways |
Bloor-Yonge and Rosedale | Northbound | High Park and Runnymede | Eastbound |
Yorkdale and Lawrence West | Southbound | ||
Yorkdale and Wilson |
Northbound |
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Wilson and Sheppard West |
Both ways |
At reduced speeds, trains are moving at between 15 and 25 kilometres per hour (km/h), instead of normal speeds of 40 to 50 km/h.
TTC staff are making announcements on the trains and sharing information on the screens near the doors on trains along Line 1 to let you know why the train is travelling more slowly than normally in that area. Similar announcements are also playing at stations so you’re aware that your commute may be longer than usually before you board a train.
The TTC says, “Crews are working as quickly as possible within the available overnight and weekend windows to complete the track work. Our goal is to minimize the overall number of RSZs so the impact on trip times is minimal. While we anticipate reducing the number of current restrictions significantly over the coming months, ongoing proactive track inspections mean that the TTC will always have some slow orders in place in different locations across the network.”