Freezing rain is causing major delays on streetcar routes

Just in time for the evening commute.

The TTC is experiencing major delays on its streetcar lines due to the freezing rain.

The problems were reported on Tuesday afternoon, as the icy conditions began taking a toll on Toronto’s roads.

Eastbound streetcar line stalled at Queen St/John St. Ice related. Expect delays. #237573 ^vk @TTCnotices

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) February 7, 2017

While the TTC has warned of the delays, several buses have been sent out on streetcar routes, since some streetcars couldn’t run during these weather conditions.

Freezing Rain Warning in Effect: Many surface routes experiencing delays due to icy road conditions.#TTC

— Official TTC Tweets (@TTCnotices) February 7, 2017

Additional bus service on 501 Queen, 504 King, 505 Dundas, 506 Carlton routes to supplement streetcar service.#TTC

— Official TTC Tweets (@TTCnotices) February 7, 2017

Due to icy road conditions, many bus + streetcar routes are experiencing delays this afternoon.

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) February 7, 2017

Some streetcars are reportedly unable to move, causing some traffic problems, although no accidents have been reported at this time.

Stalled streetcar at King and Ontario westbound. Ice visible on overhead cables. @TTChelps @TTCnotices #toronto pic.twitter.com/Fp7f2t5Vqn

— Patrick Dell (@patrickdell) February 7, 2017

@TTCnotices @TTChelps what’s wrong with spadina? Waiting at college to go northbound for 20 min now. Streetcar not moving

— A Bengali In Toronto (@a_bong) February 7, 2017

Streetcar inching up Spadina right now, due to ice on power lines. #TOweather #ttc #Toronto

— Alice Dixon (@DixAlice) February 7, 2017

Ice storm coating TTC streetcar wires, multiple streetcars stuck now. Heavy ice raining down in Toronto. #onstorm pic.twitter.com/ljn20rZiRa

— Mark (camera op) (@wxsquirrel) February 7, 2017

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