Ottawa LRT Train Shortage

• Extra bus service continues while Ottawa LRT train shortage persists

  OC Transpo anticipates that the train shortage on the Confederation Line will continue into the weekend and on Monday, the head of the agency says.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2020
  
• OC Transpo beefs up bus service as Ottawa LRT suffers major train shortage Thursday

  OC Transpo says seven trains are in service Thursday afternoon, instead of the 13 needed for rush-hour periods.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2020
  
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• Back on track? No train shortage on Ottawa’s LRT during peak hours Tuesday: OC Transpo

  The 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.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2020
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• Ottawa’s LRT up to 5 trains short Thursday as electrical, wheel issues continue

  The 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."

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2020
• 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.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2020
• Maintenance group ‘working day and night’ as Ottawa LRT train shortage hits 3rd day

  "RTM is working day and night to get more trains back onto tracks and restore full service," a spokesperson for Rideau Transit Maintenance said.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2020