Subway service on a stretch of Line 2 Bloor–Danforth in Etobicoke has now resumed in both directions, hours after it was halted early Tuesday following a hydraulic fluid leak.
The TTC’s CEO issued a public apology after the leak at Old Mill station led to a major service disruption that frustrated commuters.
The leak and subsequent cleanup forced the shutdown of subway service in both directions between Jane and Islington stations for the entire morning and into the afternoon hours.
At around 2:20 p.m., the TTC said westbound subway service had been restored, but would operate at “reduced speeds as service builds up.”
Not long after, the TTC said eastbound service was also back up and running.
#TTC Line 2 subway service between Kipling and Jane stations has been restored both ways following this morning's hydraulic fluid spill near Old Mill Station. Trains will operate at reduced speeds through the area as service builds up. We thank customers for their patience. https://t.co/biz25IsduO
— TTC Media Relations(@TTCNewsroom) April 7, 2026
The disruption led to a chaotic morning commute, with large crowds filtering onto dozens of shuttle buses that were summoned to deal with the backlog.
TTC officials said the leak occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. during overnight track work. The spill happened before the scheduled work began, and crews were on site since the early hours conducting cleanup and safety inspections.
There is no information at this point on what caused the leak.
TTC CEO: ‘This morning, we let our customers down’
In a statement released Tuesday, TTC CEO Mandeep Lali apologized for the disruption and acknowledged the impact on commuters.
“This morning, we let our customers down. I am truly sorry. We know many of you rely on TTC to get to work, school, and essential commitments. When we fall short, the impact is immediate and personal,” he said.
Lali said the hydraulic spill prevented a safe start to service between Kipling and Keele stations and emphasized that while safety comes first, the TTC must still deliver reliable service.
He added that multiple teams — including TTC Special Constables, Provincial Offences Officers, Toronto police traffic management and additional station staff — were deployed to assist riders and manage flow across the affected area.
Lali said he has ordered an immediate and comprehensive review of what happened, including the condition of the equipment, planning, work practices, and oversight.
“We will identify the root causes and implement clear, corrective actions at pace. The goal is simple: this must not happen again.”