Ottawa LRT Issues

• Ottawa light rail transit system won’t reopen until at least Aug. 14

  The train service was shut down in the middle of rush hour on July 17 due to an issue with a train's axle bearing that was discovered during a routine inspection.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• City of Ottawa’s AG pauses LRT audit to avoid overlap with Ontario inquiry

  Ottawa Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon says she is pressing 'pause' on her investigation of Ottawa's light-rail transit system as Ontario announces the details of its own probe.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2021
  
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• Year-end interview: Ottawa mayor ‘very confident’ LRT is back on track after derailments

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson defends the status of LRT at the end of 2021, saying he believes the right team is in place to deliver the service the city expects.

  News

  Dec 17, 2021
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• City of Ottawa taking dispute over recent LRT derailments to court

  Ottawa is taking a dispute over September's notice of default to Rideau Transit Group to court, hoping a judge will confirm its concerns related to recent derailments are valid.

  News

  Dec 15, 2021
• OC Transpo running fare-free service across Ottawa LRT, buses all month long

  Rides on Ottawa buses, Para transpo and light-rail trains are completely free for the month of December following weeks without service on the Confederation Line.

  News

  Dec 1, 2021
• Ottawa LRT meets peak service demand with 11 trains during morning commute

  There were enough trains running on Ottawa's Confederation Line light-rail system on Monday morning to meet peak service pandemic demand, OC Transpo says.

  News

  Nov 29, 2021
• Ottawa LRT returns to service, free transit fares confirmed for December

  Ottawa transit riders will be able to get on the light-rail system for free in December, OC Transpo confirmed Friday as the Confederation Line returned with partial service.

  News

  Nov 12, 2021
• Ontario considering launching judicial review of Ottawa LRT, despite council’s rejection

  The Ontario Ministry of Transportation said it is considering a judicial inquiry into Ottawa's Confederation Line LRT 'in an effort to protect taxpayers and transit riders.'

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Rail consultant confirms Ottawa LRT ready for relaunch on Friday

  Ottawa's independent rail safety experts have given the green light for the city's light-rail transit system to welcome passengers back on Friday.

  News

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Ottawa council sticks with LRT audit over judicial inquiry

  The procurement of Ottawa's light-rail transit system will not be subject to a judicial inquiry, city council decided on Wednesday, preferring the already-approved audit.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2021