ATU Local 113 Brother John Paul Attard told his story to various news outlets about his extraordinary and heroic efforts on April 26 when he intervened to help a distressed man from harming himself at Dundas Station. The remarkable intervention was caught on video and shared around the world on social media.
What Brother Attard did for this man in need illustrates a reality we know so well: ATU Local 113 members are the face of the TTC and go above and beyond their duties every day to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.
We thank Brother Attard for his swift actions. Check out some of his interviews below:
Video: TTC station collector speaks about saving man’s life
JP Attard’s quick thinking helped saved the life of a man in distress
TTC worker discusses helping person in crisis
‘I am strong’: TTC hero’s words to man on tracks