This weekend, a significant disruption is expected for commuters relying on key transit lines. Extensive track and signal work will impact both the TTC and GO Transit, demanding careful planning for anyone traveling in the affected areas.
Starting Saturday, a substantial portion of the TTC’s Line 2 subway will be offline. Service between Kipling and Jane stations will be suspended for crucial track repairs, forcing riders onto replacement shuttle buses. The Grenview Blvd. entrance to Royal York Station will also be temporarily closed during this period.
Despite the closures, all stations in the impacted zone will remain accessible for PRESTO card loading and connections to alternative bus routes. The TTC anticipates restoring regular subway service between Kipling and Jane by 8 a.m. on Sunday, but travelers should anticipate delays.
The disruptions continue Sunday with another Line 2 closure, this time between Jane and Ossington stations. Again, shuttle buses will fill the gap while essential signal work is completed. Runnymede, High Park, Lansdowne, and Dufferin stations will be entirely closed during this phase.
The TTC aims to have Line 2 fully operational again by 6 a.m. Monday, just in time for the start of the work week. However, lingering delays are possible as systems are brought back online, so checking for updates before heading out is highly recommended.
GO Transit riders face their own challenges, with the entire Kitchener line between Bramalea GO and Union Station shut down from Saturday through Sunday evening. Critical track work necessitates the complete suspension of train service along this corridor.
Replacement buses will operate from Bramalea GO to the Highway 407 Bus Terminal, providing a connection point to TTC Line 1 for access to Union Station. Stations along the Kitchener line – Bloor, Mount Dennis, Weston, and Etobicoke North – will not be served by GO trains during this time, though Malton GO will continue to be served by buses.
In anticipation of large crowds, the TTC is bolstering service on other routes. Extra subway trains will run on Line 1 Yonge-University for the Blue Jays home opener on Friday, easing congestion for fans heading to Rogers Centre.
Similarly, increased service will be available on the 510 Spadina streetcar route. For soccer enthusiasts attending Canada’s international friendlies at BMO Field on Saturday, the 509 Harbourfront route will see additional service, with extra TTC staff stationed at Queens Quay and Exhibition loops to assist with crowd management.
