Light Rail Transit

• LRT operation ‘sticking point’ amid negotiations with Hamilton’s transit workers

  The 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.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Ottawa’s beleaguered LRT system sees partial reopening after 3 week shutdown

  A 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.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
  
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• Ottawa’s troubled light rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdown

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
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• Hamilton considers tech that can override traffic lights for emergency vehicles

  The City of Hamilton's transportation division is exploring technology that would allow ambulances and fire trucks to get through intersections during emergencies faster.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• Engagement, affordable housing concerns locals in Hamilton LRT study

  A university study engaging residents living along the proposed Hamilton LRT corridor says rising rents and feeling ignored were among the locals concerns.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
• Metrolinx to manage cost risks of Hamilton’s LRT via ‘two stage’ build

  During 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.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2023
• Hamilton chimney housing at-risk birds on LRT construction corridor being monitored

  Metrolinx'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.'

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• No timeline to reopen Ottawa LRT, trains still stuck after freezing rain shutdown

  Ottawa's light rail transit system has once again been shut down amid a freezing rain storm, leaving some passengers stranded on trains Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Ottawa insists LRT is safe despite safety board saying wheel hub issues not fixed

  Ottawa transit officials say the city's beleagured light-rail system is safe following concerns raised earlier this month by the Transportation Safety Board.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Ottawa residents seek accountability, apologies over LRT system failures

  On Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford told reporters that the city did a "terrible job" overseeing the system. 

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2022