Subway service resumes on Line 2 after power outage during rush hour

Subway service on a portion of Line 2  was shut down for an hour and a half during rush hour due to a power outage.

Service was suspended between Pape and St. George stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line as of 7 a.m. Thursday.

TTC spokesperson Stuart Green said on social media that corroded cable came in contact with fencing and shortened out, causing the power outage. He said the issue was unrelated to the weather.

Around 9:30 a.m., officials said that subway service had resumed along the Bloor-Danforth subway line.

This is basically a demonstration; we’re occupying the streets. pic.twitter.com/wQT8EUbOo7

— Rhu Ferguson (@RhuFerguson) November 7, 2019

Shuttle buses were operating in the area, but commuters said that the power outage caused long lines and delays.

Track crews are investigating. No ETA at the moment. If coming in to the core from the east, consider taking GO from Guildwood, Eglinton, Scarborough and Danforth. You can ride on a TTC fare during this disruption. https://t.co/Y7vcAUauoS

— TTCStuart (@TTCStuart) November 7, 2019

Line 2 Bloor Danforth: There is no service between Pape and St George as power has been shut down. Customers at Pape can take the 72 Pape bus southbound to connect to the 506 Carlton route westbound into downtown.

— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) November 7, 2019