Show threadEdwin G. 1d ago

One thing that I noticed from those pictures, the trains don’t have their pantographs?
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Une chose que j’ai remarquée sur les photos, les trains n’ont pas leurs pantographes?

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

Edwin G. 1d ago

The 3 trains that are located west of Moodie station on OCTranspo O-Train line 3 cannot be redeployed for service on line 1.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lrt-cars-idle-single-car-service-9.7131390
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Les 3 trains qui sont situés à l’ouest de la station Moodie de la ligne 3 de l’O-Train d’OCTranspo ne peuvent pas être redéployés pour le service sur la ligne 1.

// Article en anglais //

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

3 LRT cars are sitting idle in the west end. Why can't they be redeployed? | CBC News

The head of Ottawa's transit committee is asking whether light rail cars currently devoted to OC Transpo's yet-to-open western extension could be redeployed to help bolster service that's been depleted elsewhere.

CBC
Edwin G. 2d ago

How arcs and freezing rain are not good for catenary systems, or the case of OCtranspo O-Train line 1

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/electric-flashes-keep-breaking-ottawa-lrt-9.7128491
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Comment les arcs et la pluie verglaçante ne sont pas bons pour les systèmes à caténaires, ou le cas de la ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’OCtranspo

// Article en anglais //

#Ottawa #OCtranspo #OTrain

Why do electric flashes keep breaking Ottawa's LRT? | CBC News

Electric 'arcing' has shut down the LRT before, but OC Transpo thought it had a fix — until last week.

CBC
Show threadEdwin G. 4d ago

Ottawa O-Train line 1 now open between Tunney’s Pasture and Tremblay stations.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/line-1-open-tunney-s-to-tremblay-9.7129238
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La ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’Ottawa est maintenant ouverte entre les stations Tremblay et Tunney’s Pasture.

https://www.octranspo.com/fr/alertes#alerts-268502

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

Line 1 now open from Tunney's Pasture to Tremblay, OC Transpo says | CBC News

Riders on Ottawa's LRT can now take Line 1 as far east as Tremblay, as Ottawa's transit service continues work to restore service.

CBC
Show threadEdwin G. 5d ago

Ottawa O-Train line 1 remains closed today between Lees and Blair inclusively. The catenary wire at Blair broke overnight.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-lrt-wire-problemn-closure-line1-9.7127040
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La ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’Ottawa demeure fermée aujourd’hui entre Lees et Blair inclusivement. Le fil de caténaire à Blair s’est brisé pendant la nuit

https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts#alerts-268503

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

New LRT wire problem, same partial closure | CBC News

OC Transpo is dealing with another downed overhead wire Friday, this time at Blair station. The line remains closed east of uOttawa station with replacement buses in service.

CBC
Show threadEdwin G. 6d ago

Ottawa’s O-Train Line 1 between Lees and Blair (inclusively) is closed due to issues with the catenary system. Replacement buses are running.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-lrt-line1-r1-replacement-wire-trains-closure-9.7125340
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La ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’Ottawa entre Lees et Blair inclusivement est fermée à cause de problèmes avec le système de caténaires. Des autobus de remplacement circulent.

https://www.octranspo.com/fr/alertes/

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

LRT disruptions continue Thursday because of wire problem | CBC News

Ottawa's Line 1 remains closed east of uOttawa station Thursday morning after the overhead power system was damaged during Wednesday's wet, icy weather.

CBC
Edwin G. Mar 11

Ottawa’s O-Train Line 1 east of uOttawa station is closed because of damage to the catenary system caused by arcing

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-lrt-line-1-problem-stop-weather-9.7124388
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La ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’Ottawa est fermée à l’est de la station uOttawa à cause de dommages au système de caténaires causée par des arcs électriques

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/en-direct/1013554/pluie-verglacante-outaouais-gatineau-ottawa?publication=2237255

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

Video shows sparking above stopped Line 1 train amid icy, wet weather | CBC News

OC Transpo interim general manager Troy Charter said the weather is a factor in a stopped train that has closed Line 1 between uOttawa and Blair stations. A broken cable can be seen on a train near Lees station.

CBC
Edwin G. Mar 5

Ottawa’s O-Train Line 1’s east extension hits next step, inching closer to spring opening

https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/03/05/line-1-east-extension-hits-next-step-inching-closer-to-spring-opening/
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Le prolongement est de la ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’Ottawa atteint sa prochaine étape, se rapprochant de l’ouverture vernale

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2235011/prolongement-train-leger-ottawa-orleans

#Ottawa #OTrain #OCtranspo

Line 1 east extension hits next step, inching closer to spring opening

Stage 2 of the O-Train east extension inched closer to a spring opening date after staff shared that the project is in the substantial completion step. This is the second stage of the finishing touches on the line, with trial running, final preparations and finally, passengers allowed on board still on the to-do list. This […]

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Edwin G. Feb 15

Anyone else struggling with the directions at Rideau station?

I always end up on the opposite platform to the direction I want to go. I can’t figure out why.
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Quelqu’un d’autre a de la difficulté avec les directions à la station Rideau?

Je finis toujours sur la plateforme opposée à la direction que je veux prendre. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi.

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

Edwin G. Feb 13

Train shortage is causing a delay to O-Train line 1 extension’s inauguration to Orléans, Ontario 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/line-1-east-extension-delayed-trials-expected-in-spring-9.7086419
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La pénurie de trains cause un retard dans l’inauguration du prolongement de la ligne 1 de l’O-Train vers Orléans, Ontario  

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2228350/report-prolongement-train-ligne-1-ottawa

#Ottawa #Orléans #OCtranspo #OTrain

Line 1 eastern extension delayed, trials expected in spring | CBC News

Transit riders in Ottawa's east end will have to wait a little longer for OC Transpo's Line 1 LRT extension.

CBC