Major delays on TTC after man jumps on tracks, runs through tunnels

Another morning, another TTC service delay.

We might only be a few hours into the work day, but it’s already been a rough start for a number of Torontonians after someone jumped onto the TTC tracks, resulting in a service suspension on Line 1.

According to the police, a man jumped onto the tracks earlier this morning and was running through the tunnels at North York Centre station.

As a result, the power was cut on the tracks.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE:
North York Centre Subway station
-Man jumped onto tracks
-Is now running through tunnels
-Power cut on tracks@TTCNotices#GO797622
^dh

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) May 3, 2019

According to the TTC, the incident occurred before 8 am this morning, and resulted in delays of up to 15-minutes, with no northbound service while authorities looked for the man.

Line 1 Yonge-University: Delays of up to 15 minutes northbound near North York Centre while we deal with a trespasser on the tracks.

— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) May 3, 2019

Police said while the tunnels have been searched, the man has not been found and trains have since re-opened.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE:
North York Centre Subway station
-Officers o/s
-Tunnel has been searched
-Man has not been found
-Trains have been re-opened
^dh

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) May 3, 2019

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• New TTC pilot project hopes to speed up boarding times at Bloor-Yonge Station
• Video captures GO Train riders sprinting to their cars during rush hour
• TTC tokens are NOT being phased out this summer as previously planned

As all minor TTC service disruptions go, the incident resulted in a serious headache for commuters and many were left stranded at the station waiting for the service suspension to resolve.

@TTChelps just an embarrassing start to the day. 30min and counting of no service due to a person at track level. 1000s stranded. Ttc is a JOKE! pic.twitter.com/dgC5nDdtDD

— AM (@Twandawg) May 3, 2019

Just remember, if you’re ever late for work as a result of the TTC, the transit authority will provide late notes for commuters (for real) delayed by its subways, streetcars and buses.