On June 29, the Toronto Transit Commission announced that the entire Finch West Light Rail Transit line, which runs between Finch West and Humber College stations, would be taken out of service. The shutdown lasted a full 24 hours, covering both June 29 and June 30, after a communication issue was identified that prevented the system from operating safely. During the outage the TTC dispatched shuttle buses to provide an alternative mode of travel for riders along the affected corridor.
The Finch West LRT normally carries passengers between its two terminal stations, linking neighbourhoods on the north‑west side of the city. With the rail service suspended, commuters who normally relied on the trains were directed to the temporary bus service. The shuttle buses followed the LRT route, stopping at each station to allow passengers to board and alight, thereby maintaining a level of connectivity across the line while the rail vehicles remained idle.
Throughout the 24‑hour period TTC staff worked to diagnose and resolve the communication fault. Engineers focused on the signalling and data exchange systems that control train movements, and after approximately one day of troubleshooting the problem was cleared. Train service resumed on June 30 according to the regular schedule, restoring the usual frequency of light rail trips between Finch West and Humber College.
The incident resulted in a brief interruption of service for the line, requiring the agency to rely on bus shuttles and to communicate updates to the public. The TTC’s response involved both the deployment of alternative transport and the technical effort needed to restore the LRT’s operational capability, allowing the line to return to normal service after the 24‑hour disruption.