Light Rail Transit
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LRT operation ‘sticking point’ amid negotiations with Hamilton’s transit workersThe president of the union representing HSR staffers seeking a new contract admits the operation of the city's forthcoming LRT line is a big unanswered question.PoliticsSep 28, 2023
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Ottawa’s beleaguered LRT system sees partial reopening after 3 week shutdownA smaller fleet of five single-car trains is now in operation between the western-most Tunney's Pasture station and the University of Ottawa stop just east of downtown.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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Ottawa’s troubled light rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdownThe city's public transit provider, OC Transpo, announced Monday evening that service was shut down due to an issue with the train's axle bearing.CanadaJul 19, 2023
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Hamilton considers tech that can override traffic lights for emergency vehiclesThe City of Hamilton's transportation division is exploring technology that would allow ambulances and fire trucks to get through intersections during emergencies faster.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Engagement, affordable housing concerns locals in Hamilton LRT studyA university study engaging residents living along the proposed Hamilton LRT corridor says rising rents and feeling ignored were among the locals concerns.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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Metrolinx to manage cost risks of Hamilton’s LRT via ‘two stage’ buildDuring an update Friday, Metrolinx said it was still monitoring industry-wide cost increases tied to the pricing of materials, supply-chain shortages and labour issues.CrimeJun 2, 2023
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Hamilton chimney housing at-risk birds on LRT construction corridor being monitoredMetrolinx's first social media post on the structure at King Street East and Holton Avenue was Wednesday saying the chimney was being 'retained and stabilized.'CanadaApr 28, 2023
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No timeline to reopen Ottawa LRT, trains still stuck after freezing rain shutdownOttawa's light rail transit system has once again been shut down amid a freezing rain storm, leaving some passengers stranded on trains Wednesday morning.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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Ottawa insists LRT is safe despite safety board saying wheel hub issues not fixedOttawa transit officials say the city's beleagured light-rail system is safe following concerns raised earlier this month by the Transportation Safety Board.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Ottawa residents seek accountability, apologies over LRT system failuresOn Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford told reporters that the city did a "terrible job" overseeing the system.PoliticsDec 2, 2022
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