Toronto Transit Paralyzed as TTC and GO Shut Down Major Routes After Historic Storm
Toronto is waking up to a city slowed almost to a standstill, as massive winter storm fallout forces widespread shutdowns across the TTC and GO Transit systems. After up to 60 centimetres of snow buried large parts of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, public transit crews are now racing against time, ice and extreme cold to restore service, while riders face another day of uncertainty.
This is not a routine delay. Multiple sections of Toronto’s subway network are closed, including long stretches of Line 1 and Line 2, effectively cutting off north south and east west travel across the city. Entire neighborhoods are relying on shuttle buses, which themselves are struggling to move through snow choked streets. Line 6 Finch West is completely shut down, adding even more pressure to surface routes that are already overwhelmed.
Above ground, the situation is just as difficult. Bus and streetcar routes are facing delays, detours and missed trips as operators navigate unplowed roads and blocked tracks. Even where service is technically running, reliability is limited and commute times are stretching far beyond normal.
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GO Transit is also feeling the impact. Weather related closures and service adjustments are affecting regional rail and bus lines, disrupting travel not just within Toronto, but across the broader commuter belt. For thousands of workers, students and essential staff, this has turned a normal weekday into a logistical challenge with real consequences.
What makes this moment especially serious is the scale of the storm. Officials are calling it a once in a generation event. Snowfall records have been broken. Emergency crews are stretched thin. Police are urging drivers to stay off the roads altogether and transit agencies are balancing safety with the urgent need to get the city moving again.
This matters far beyond inconvenience. Transit shutdowns ripple through hospitals, schools, businesses and supply chains. When buses and trains stop, entire systems slow down. And with more extreme weather events becoming increasingly common, this storm raises bigger questions about infrastructure resilience and preparedness in major global cities.
For now, riders are being asked to plan ahead, expect delays and avoid non essential travel where possible. Crews continue working around the clock, but full service restoration will take time.
This is a developing situation and conditions can change quickly. Stay with us for the latest verified updates, transit alerts and what comes next as Toronto works to dig itself out and get moving again.
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