Confederation Line LRT

• Judicial inquiry into Ottawa LRT could be costly, legal staff warn

  Ottawa's city solicitor sent a memo this week cautioning councillors about pursuing a judicial inquiry into the light-rail transit system, citing high costs and an uncertain scope.

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  Oct 8, 2021
  
• Ottawa to replace independent LRT safety expert needed for return to service

  A new independent safety reviewer will be brought in to sign off on a plan to launch Ottawa's trouble light-rail transit line after concerns of perceived conflicts of interest.

  News

  Sep 28, 2021
  
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• Ottawa LRT shut down, TSB on scene after errant axle results in ‘abnormal and rough ride’

  Ottawa's light-rail transit system is down after an investigation revealed an axle was misaligned on one of the trains Sunday night.

  News

  Aug 9, 2021
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• Ottawa watching summer construction season to gauge possible LRT delays

  Ottawa's transit officials say the upcoming summer construction season will play a major role in determining any possible delay to the handover of the Trillium Line in Stage 2 LRT.

  News

  May 19, 2021
• City of Ottawa needs extra $15M to cover fees in Stage 1 LRT litigation

  Ottawa's legal team is in need of an extra $15 million for its contingency fund amid ongoing litigation with Rideau Transit Group, builder of the city's light-rail system.

  News

  Mar 3, 2021
• Ottawa LRT builder names new CEOs to separately manage operations, finances

  The company behind Ottawa's light-rail transit system is splitting leadership responsibilities between two CEOs amid ongoing issues with the line.

  Politics

  Jun 30, 2020
• Ottawa LRT: Rideau Transit Group CEO Peter Lauch to step down July 10

  Rideau Transit Group's CEO is stepping down in the coming weeks as calls rise for accountability for the consortium maintaining Ottawa's LRT line.

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  Jun 23, 2020