TTC subway riders trying to get from the city’s east end to downtown will have to rely on shuttle buses as a portion of Line 2 is down due to an oil-like substance on the subway tracks.
Toronto Fire crews were called to Castle Frank Station just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday for an oil spill but deemed that wasn’t the case.
A TTC spokesperson wrote on X that the fluid results from “intentionally applied lubricant” used to “keep track joints flexible” that made its way onto the top of the track.
It is unknown how long the cleanup will take.
As a result, there is no subway service between St. George and Broadview stations. The TTC says shuttle buses are running.
No injuries were reported.