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Toronto's Commuters Stranded After A Fire Broke Out On The TTC

People rushed to Spadina to use the streetcars.

Toronto commuters found themselves stranded this morning as the TTC shut down south of Bloor Street.

Around 8:30am this morning, the TTC announced that trains were holding on Line 1 in both directions at St. Andrew Station near King and University due to a fire investigation and service was suspended. 

Service holding on Line 1 (YU), both ways at St Andrew station, due to a Toronto Fire investigation. Service turning back at Osgoode and Bloor.

January 11, 2018

Commuters rushing to Spadina to use the streetcars caused chaos and stranded many looking to find a way to work.

Passengers heading north on Line 1 also found themselves stranded as the trains turning back at Bloor slowed down service in both directions. Fire trucks were seen parked outside.

Is the subway on fire? 😐 pic.twitter.com/P0GHBEUAtS

January 11, 2018

sorry i’m late the ttc was on fire this morning and now everything is fucked

January 11, 2018

Lol fire investigation at the station I'm supposed to get off at. I have to go some roundabout way to work and be 30 mins late.