Ottawa LRT Issues
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Ottawa light rail transit system won’t reopen until at least Aug. 14The 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.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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City of Ottawa’s AG pauses LRT audit to avoid overlap with Ontario inquiryOttawa 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.HealthDec 22, 2021
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Year-end interview: Ottawa mayor ‘very confident’ LRT is back on track after derailmentsOttawa 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.NewsDec 17, 2021
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City of Ottawa taking dispute over recent LRT derailments to courtOttawa 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.NewsDec 15, 2021
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OC Transpo running fare-free service across Ottawa LRT, buses all month longRides 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.NewsDec 1, 2021
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Ottawa LRT meets peak service demand with 11 trains during morning commuteThere were enough trains running on Ottawa's Confederation Line light-rail system on Monday morning to meet peak service pandemic demand, OC Transpo says.NewsNov 29, 2021
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Ottawa LRT returns to service, free transit fares confirmed for DecemberOttawa 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.NewsNov 12, 2021
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Ontario considering launching judicial review of Ottawa LRT, despite council’s rejectionThe 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.'CanadaNov 11, 2021
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Rail consultant confirms Ottawa LRT ready for relaunch on FridayOttawa's independent rail safety experts have given the green light for the city's light-rail transit system to welcome passengers back on Friday.NewsNov 10, 2021
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Ottawa council sticks with LRT audit over judicial inquiryThe 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.PoliticsNov 10, 2021
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