The aging Line One subway system was hit by a so-far unexplained disruption Wednesday which caused a train to lose contact with the third rail power source for the system. The incident occurred when the train became stuck in between Union and St. Andrew stations. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green said the train was heading from Union to St. Andrew after 1 p.m. when it suffered damage to the “shoes” on the bottom of each car that make contact with the electrified rail. A second train also has trouble but apparently did not become stranded. Passengers from a disabled rain walked out to Union Station with the help of the fire service. There were 54 aboard. No one was injured. The disruption was felt all along the subway system as passengers flooded the streets to find buses.
