Fatal incident at McKernan LRT station causes massive traffic delays
Edmonton police responded to a fatal incident involving an LRT train and a pedestrian at the McKernan/Belgravia station on Friday. Continue reading
Edmonton Transit System
Councillor says Edmonton Transit audit shows need for culture shift
By Scott Johnston Reporter
“Transit isn’t working for so many people on so many levels,” Councillor Mike Nickel told Global News preparing for a review Friday of an audit that pinpoints how costs are badly outpacing revenue for ETS. Continue reading
Edmonton’s 747 bus to the airport hits passenger milestone
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Ridership has more than doubled on the 747 ETS bus route that connects the Edmonton International Airport to Century Park LRT. Continue reading
SNC-Lavalin one of 3 finalists for Edmonton’s west LRT contract
By Scott Johnston Reporter
On Wednesday, the embattled company SNC-Lavalin emerged as a finalist for the City of Edmonton’s most recent LRT project. Continue reading
New driver safety shields installed in 4 Edmonton buses
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
New safety shields for Edmonton buses are being installed after years of calls to make the vehicles safer for drivers. Continue reading
Edmonton bus driver applauded for helping homeless man in freezing cold
With Alberta’s capital mired in a deep freeze bringing dangerously cold temperatures with it, an Edmonton bus driver is being applauded for helping a homeless man in need get out of the icy elements. Continue reading
Closed LRT station elevator frustrates Edmonton parents with stroller
An Edmonton father is questioning the accessibility of Edmonton’s transit stations after a closed elevator forced him and his wife to carry their baby and stroller down a steep set of stairs. Continue reading
Edmonton LRT system-wide closure on Jan. 27 for Thales signal testing
Edmonton’s LRT network will be closed to passengers on Sunday as the city continues to test the signalling system by Thales — the contractor behind the Metro Line. Continue reading
Edmonton LRT system-wide closure Sunday morning for Thales signal testing
From 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Sunday, service on both the Capital and Metro Line LRT will be suspended while the city of Edmonton conducts testing. Continue reading
1 week from deadline, Thales says Metro Line LRT signalling system ‘ready to go’
There have been some “difficult discussions” with the City of Edmonton, but the company behind the Metro Line LRT’s signalling system insists the technology is ready to go. Continue reading