OC Transpo boss reports ‘progress’ on LRT repairs, full service still expected on Friday

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Transpo boss Renée Amilcar said on Thursday the agency was making progress in restoring LRT service and expects it to be back in full service on Friday.

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« O-Train Line 1 service launched this morning and is operating with 4 trains west and 4 trains east, with a spare train, » Amilcar said in a memo to council. and the transportation committee.

“However, the R1 bus service continues between Rideau and St-Laurent stations.

Amilcar said « due to progress made by RTG », full temporary O-Train Line 1 rail service operated Wednesday evening from 10:30 p.m. until the end of service.

« The service went smoothly and as expected, » she noted.

On Thursday, « RTG workers resumed the delicate and complex work of rewiring the overhead catenary system and further repairs are underway. »

The LRT’s power supply was damaged when it was struck by lightning last weekend.

« RTG continues to make progress on the repairs needed to restore the O-Train to full service and is scheduled to be completed (July 29), » Amilcar wrote.

Amilcar said OC Transpo expects another RTG update Thursday afternoon.