Edwin G. 1d ago

Metrolinx is sending axles to OCTranspo to help repair O-Train line 1 trains

https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/04/15/metrolinx-sends-axles-to-help-fix-ottawas-lrt-vehicles/
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Metrolinx envoie des essieux à OCTranspo pour aider à réparer les trains de la ligne 1 de l’O-Train

// Article en anglais //

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain #Metrolinx

Axles sent to Ottawa by Metrolinx reignites LRT upload conversation

A provincial transportation agency sent Ottawa new axles to help fix the dozens of light rail transit (LRT) vehicles still out of service from a issue found in January. In a social media post, Mayor Mark Stucliffe confirmed that Metrolinx sent axles to OC Transpo to “help us restore full service on Line 1 faster.” […]

CityNews Ottawa
Edwin G. 4d ago

OCTranspo is evaluating how to safely reopen O-Train’s washrooms

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-looking-at-safely-reopening-lrt-washrooms-but-still-no-timeline-9.7160913
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OCTranspo évalue comment réouvrir sécuritairement les salles de bain de l’O-Train

// Article en anglais //

#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

OC Transpo looking at safely reopening LRT washrooms, but still no timeline | CBC News

OC Transpo is looking at how to safely reopen public washrooms at Ottawa's LRT stations, but nearly two months after they were closed there's still no timeline for when that could happen.

CBC
CBC Ottawa4d ago
OC Transpo looking at safely reopening LRT washrooms, but still no timeline
OC Transpo is looking at how to safely reopen public washrooms at Ottawa's LRT stations, but nearly two months after they were closed there's still no timeline for when that could happen.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-looking-at-safely-reopening-lrt-washrooms-but-still-no-timeline-9.7160913?cmp=rss
Edwin G. Apr 9

Additional damage was found on OCTranspo O-Train line 1 trains, delaying return to full service

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-hopes-for-full-lrt-service-by-end-of-may-after-additional-damage-found-9.7157652
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Des dommages additionnels ont été trouvés sur les trains de la ligne 1 de l’O-Train d’OCTranspo, retardant la reprise du service régulier

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#Ottawa #OCTranspo #OTrain

OC Transpo hopes for full LRT service by end of May after 'additional damage' found | CBC News

OC Transpo says recent analysis has found unexpected damage on LRT vehicles that is delaying plans to restore full service, something that is now expected by the end of May.

CBC
CBC OttawaApr 9
OC Transpo hopes for full LRT service by end of May after 'additional damage' found
OC Transpo says recent analysis has found unexpected damage on LRT vehicles that is delaying plans to restore full service, something that is now expected by the end of May.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-hopes-for-full-lrt-service-by-end-of-may-after-additional-damage-found-9.7157652?cmp=rss
Edwin G. Apr 9

Bus lanes will be installed on Bank St in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood for a one year period starting 1 June 2027

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/glebe-bank-street-bus-lanes-2027-9.7156945
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Des voies pour autobus seront installées sur la rue Bank dans le quartier Glebe d’Ottawa pour une période d’un an à compter du 1er juin 2027

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#Ottawa #OCTranspo

Bank Street bus-only lanes coming to the Glebe next year | CBC News

Ottawa city council has approved an approximately $2-million plan to launch a combination of permanent and trial bus-only lanes on some curbside stretches of Bank Street in the Glebe starting June 2027.

CBC
Edwin G. Apr 2

OCTranspo testing plastic seats in buses to replace fabric

Me: I’m old enough to remember comfortable seats with the STM 😵‍💫

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-testing-plastic-seats-for-potential-wider-use-on-its-buses-9.7151602
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OCTranspo teste des sièges en plastique dans les autobus pour remplacer le tissu

Moi: je suis assez vieux pour me souvenir des sièges confortables à la STM 😵‍💫

// Article in English //

#Ottawa #OCTranspo

OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on its buses | CBC News

OC Transpo is testing out plastic seats on one of its buses and asking riders what they think.

CBC
CBC OttawaApr 2
OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on buses
OC Transpo is testing out plastic seats on one of its buses and asking riders what they think.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-testing-plastic-seats-for-potential-wider-use-on-buses-9.7151602?cmp=rss
CBC OttawaMar 31
OC Transpo closes all Line 1 station bathrooms due to vandalism, needles
OC Transpo says it has temporarily closed bathrooms at all Line 1 LRT stations due to a broad increase in vandalism and "needle use."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lrt-line-1-bathrooms-closed-9.7148490?cmp=rss
CBC OttawaMar 31
OC Transpo appointed managers who fell short of job requirements, says city AG
An auditor’s investigation has found that some management positions at OC Transpo were filled with candidates who didn’t meet minimum qualifications.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-appointed-managers-who-fell-short-of-job-requirements-says-city-ag-9.7148545?cmp=rss