TTC days away from possible lockout as concerns grow over service disruptions during World Cup

How will a lockout or strike impact transit service?

Guleria said Thursday that without these workers, there is concern that trains and buses won’t run safely.

“Whether it is the electrical equipment at track level or the radio communication system that we support throughout the city, if there is an impact to this equipment, the trains and buses won’t run safely,” he said.

He pointed to repairs conducted after a 2024 electrical fire between Kipling and Islington stations.

“Thank god Local 2 members were there to restore and repair,” Guleria said. “If we were not there, that would be a huge problem for the commission. So, these events are unpredictable.”

TTC CEO Mandeep Lali has previously stated that the TTC has “robust contingency plans” in place in the event of a labour disruption and the transit agency is “committed to providing uninterrupted transit service during the World Cup.”