Ottawa LRT Problems
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Snake escape added to growing list of reasons Ottawa’s LRT service has been disruptedHurdman Station's eastbound platform was temporarily closed for more than an hour last Friday as OC Transpo employees and a passenger searched for the serpent on the loose.CanadaJun 19, 2023
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Ottawa stuck in blame game between LRT builder and train provider, OC Transpo boss saysIssues dogging Ottawa's light-rail transit system are expected to stretch into the fall, according to the latest update from the head of OC Transpo.TrafficJun 17, 2020
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OC Transpo orders ‘spotters’ back to all LRT platforms after CCTV system glitchesLRT operators reported issues with the CCTV camera system at around 10 a.m. Wednesday, OC Transpo says.CanadaMar 4, 2020
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Ottawa LRT train shortage worsens during PM rush hour, service short 5 trainsLRT service was already short three trains going into the Friday afternoon commute and then two more trains were pulled off the tracks.CanadaFeb 14, 2020
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Back on track? No train shortage on Ottawa’s LRT during peak hours Tuesday: OC TranspoThe Confederation Line's service on Tuesday marked the first time in two weeks that there wasn't a shortage of trains during either the morning or afternoon rush hours.CanadaFeb 4, 2020
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Ottawa’s LRT up to 5 trains short Thursday as electrical, wheel issues continueThe head of OC Transpo says the transit agency will continue to provide the same supplemental bus service as it has been this week "until rail service is stabilized."CanadaJan 30, 2020
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Bus trips axed, longer waits again Tuesday as Ottawa LRT train shortage persists"Customers on Line 1 will experience longer wait, travel times and platforms and trains will be more crowded," OC Transpo boss John Manconi said.CanadaJan 28, 2020
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OC Transpo pulls in more buses after weekend LRT power issue drags out train shortageOttawa's public transit agency cancelled more than 130 bus trips to free up extra buses to help compensate for reduced LRT service on Monday.CanadaJan 27, 2020
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City reveals where OC Transpo has deployed 40 extra buses amid LRT issues"All of the bus assignments are based on feedback from customers, both through councillors' offices and directly to OC Transpo, and on operational data and observations."CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Ottawa city hall exploring ‘all options’ as LRT woes spark calls for restored bus routes"We don't want anybody freezing in a snow bank or unsure if they can get to work in the morning," the transit commission chair said after more delays on the Confederation Line.CanadaNov 13, 2019
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