UP Express suspends service due to ongoing signal problem

UPDATE: Regular UP Express service has resumed.

The UP Express is suspended due to an “ongoing signal problem,” the train service tweeted early this morning.

The announcement first came in at 4:42 am telling people travelling to and from Pearson Airport and Union Station to use the GO shuttle bus for an alternative transit option.

#UPExpress train service is currently suspended due to an ongoing signal problem. Guest travelling to and from Pearson Airport and Union Station will have access to a GO shuttle bus. Weston and Bloor guest should make their way to the nearest TTC subway.

— UP Express (@UPexpress) February 14, 2020

At 6:38 am the transit service announced the continued suspension of service, telling customers that shuttle buses were running every 15-20 minutes for the Pearson Airport and Union Station route.

#UPExpress service is still suspended due to an ongoing signal problem. Shuttle buses are running every 15-20 mins to/from Pearson Airport – terminal 1 and Union on Station St, outside the Goodlife Fitness. Weston and Bloor guests should make their way to the nearest TTC subway.

— UP Express (@UPexpress) February 14, 2020

UP Express later reports it is working on the issue, saying service is expected to be suspended for the next two to three hours.

Anne Marie Aikins, Senior Manager for Metrolinx said that the signal problem is a “bigger issue than we’d hoped for.” According to Aikins, more crews have been asked to conduct a full repair.

The signal problem is a bigger issue then we’d hoped for so we’ve engaged more crews to conduct a full repair. May take a few more hours unfortunately. Bus bridge is operating well given lower traffic with holiday weekend. Thank you for your patience. We are very sorry https://t.co/bQA5ci41wE

— Anne Marie Aikins (@AMAwithAMA) February 14, 2020

It is not clear what caused the signal problem or when train service will resume.