TTC monitoring overnight winter storm with slow morning commute likely
With severe winter weather expected to hit Toronto overnight, the TTC is taking action to keep service safely moving for tomorrow morning’s commute. Those who must travel tomorrow are encouraged to take transit if possible but leave plenty of extra time.
As the storm is expected to impact areas of the City differently, the TTC is implementing its dynamic winter weather plan that includes preventative anti-icing measures as well as snow clearing and removal.
Extra TTC employees and maintenance vehicles have been deployed to:
- Clear snow and spread salt on platforms, stairs, and other surfaces to prevent slips and falls
- Keep signals, switches, and overhead power operating safely
- Respond immediately to any weather-related challenges
Additional safety measures include:
- Anti-icing and storm trains running on outdoor sections of subway and LRT lines to keep power rails and tracks clear
- Spraying anti-icing solution on the entire streetcar overhead network and at all bus, streetcar, and subway divisions
- Close coordination with City crews to address hazards on transit routes
- Frequent updates via social media and the TTC website to keep customers informed
- Wheel-Trans has implemented its winter weather response. Customers with booked trips will receive their service.
To maintain safe bus operations, some bus stops in hilly areas may be taken out of service during the storm. Stopping on steep grades in slippery conditions can compromise bus control and customer safety.
Winter weather information signs are installed at certain stops to help customers stay safe and informed. These signs include details about service changes and the nearest in-service stop. By scanning the QR code, customers can check if their stop is affected.
The TTC is committed to providing safe and reliable service during extreme weather, but conditions can change quickly. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check real-time updates before leaving home.
For more on the TTC’s winter weather plan, visit https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/Service-changes-in-the-event-of-winter-weather
Customers are advised to follow @TTCNotices on X or visit www.ttc.ca for updates, and to allow extra travel time in bad weather.