Toronto Transit Commission

The TTC is proud to support Black History Month. Today, we celebrate the contributions of Daniel Grafton Hill III, the first Black person to serve on the Ontario Human Rights Commission. To see more prominent figures, visit our website: http://ow.ly/GP1P50DBE5R

Last Sunday's late opening allowed our Track Maintenance team to complete the installation of two diamond frogs at the Kennedy Double Crossover. You might remember from our last post that frogs are a crossing point of two rails. The nightly early closures allowed our Structure Maintenance team to complete liner repairs from Lawrence to Eglinton Stations. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make improvements to the TTC.

The TTC is proud to support Black History Month. Today, we celebrate the contributions of Elijah McCoy, the first African-Canadian male to invent a device for steam-powered engines. To see more prominent figures, visit our website: ... http://ow.ly/JHmq50DBCz8 See more

Interested in learning more about the Waterfront East LRT project? On February 17, the TTC along with Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto will be holding a consultation. Register to attend.

The TTC is proud to support Black History Month. Today, we celebrate the contributions of Jean Augustine, the first Black female elected to the House of Commons. To see more prominent figures, visit our website: http://ow.ly/e4JP50DBCz6

We’re thrilled to see TTC Operators recognized as part of Toronto Life's number 1 most influential Torontonians, along with other frontline workers. This year has been unprecedented and we’re so proud of the work of all our employees who have gone above and beyond to keep our city moving. To read more about Starlet Benyarku and Larry De Sousa, the Operators featured, and the full list of The Influentials 2020, check out Toronto Life: https://bit.ly/3lQUDBQ

Life on the Line is back on the TTC system to help raise awareness for mental health. Beginning this week, customers can view ten artworks relating to mental health by ten different artists on Line 1. Next week, they will be displayed on 375 TTC subway platform screens. This public art project will run until January 16, 2021. To learn more and purchase the art, visit: https://bit.ly/2ILCWp1

Last week’s closure was different than usual. Not only did it start on Friday, but it also included two work zones within the closure boundaries: one from north of Eglinton Station to Finch Station for our Infrastructure and Engineering teams and another from Eglinton Station to north of Davisville Station for Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) for the Eglinton Crosstown Project. Within the CTS work zone, our teams spliced the Bell Canada telephone system from Eglinton Statio...n to Finch Station and tested 120 phone lines. Demolition of TTC tunnel walls and installation of the roof reinforcing steel beams also took place. CTS also delivered escalator trusses, installed more than 60 metres of fire suppression pipe, and completed a TTC tunnel wall investigation. Within the Infrastructure and Engineering work zone, Automatic Train Control (ATC) quality checks were completed on equipment installed between York Mills and Sheppard-Yonge Stations. Platform repairs were completed at North York Centre Station. Vent shaft work was completed at Sheppard-Yonge Station. Signal switch machine inspections were completed at the Lawrence and York Mills crossovers. The work also included leak and other repairs and various inspections. Thank you for your patience as we complete these vital improvements to Toronto’s transit network.

For this #WorldKindnessDay, we wanted to share some kind words we’ve recently received from our customers. Thank you for noticing the hard work of our employees who continue to provide everyone with a safe and pleasant experience on the TTC. #FeelGoodFriday

We’ll be honouring Canada's fallen by bringing all TTC vehicles to a standstill for two minutes at 11 a.m. In addition, today all current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans and peacekeepers can ride the TTC with one companion free of charge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36hTv3O

We’ve teamed up with the Toronto Public Library to provide a free PRESTO card to anyone who doesn’t already have one, or might face challenges purchasing one. Cards are available at select library branches, while quantities last. Limit two per family. Visit tpl.ca/presto for more details, including a list of participating branches.