JCL Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Some positive news for a change: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/quite-pleased-ottawa-lrt-weathers-record-snowstorm-1.5744778 Line 1 ran well yesterday during the major snowstorm. I personally didn't see negative comments about the LRT on Twitter (if any). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Misaligned switch causes LRT maintenance equipment derailment at Belfast Yard | Ottawa Sun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Mayor Jim Watson has tweeted out a picture of the excavation of the Connaught Tunnel (in the Pinecrest Garage area), as part of Stage 2 LRT -- along the section from Lincoln Fields to Moodie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 The province has setup a new web site for the Public Inquiry: https://www.ottawalrtpublicinquiry.ca/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 It'll be interesting what comes out of this Public Inquiry. Me thinks certain things & individuals are in for some major issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Additional trains will be out for testing tonight. With operators and other staff on-board to monitor performance along with making sure no one boards the test train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCCheetos Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Spotted a test train at Rideau today. Interestingly enough it was 1115-1137, which are both vehicles that have been in service for well over a year now. I'm not sure what it has to do with Stage 2 (I assume they were testing something else and just reusing the decals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 There is a stopped train just past Lees Station (see picture on CTV Ottawa: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/o-train-out-of-service-between-uottawa-and-tremblay-stations-1.5779086). LRT line 1 is operating between Tunney's Pasture and uOttawa, and from Tremblay to Blair. R1 is operating between Tremblay and Rideau/Cumberland (as temporary Rideau Station). (Earlier when the incident started up to until 11:16am, the LRT was operating between Tunney's Pasture and uOttawa; and from Hurdman to Blair) Twitter link (without embedding the tweet to this post, due to OC's revision): https://twitter.com/OC_Transpo/status/1492501646340931584 This probably the first major LRT disruption where R1 is required for since the trucker's convoy started on January 28, 2022 (brief/minor disruptions due to medical incidents that OC reported on Twitter doesn't count). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Full train service has been restored as of 4:08pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiting for 30 Minutes Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 2:59 PM, JCL said: There is a stopped train just past Lees Station (see picture on CTV Ottawa: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/o-train-out-of-service-between-uottawa-and-tremblay-stations-1.5779086). LRT line 1 is operating between Tunney's Pasture and uOttawa, and from Tremblay to Blair. R1 is operating between Tremblay and Rideau/Cumberland (as temporary Rideau Station). (Earlier when the incident started up to until 11:16am, the LRT was operating between Tunney's Pasture and uOttawa; and from Hurdman to Blair) Twitter link (without embedding the tweet to this post, due to OC's revision): https://twitter.com/OC_Transpo/status/1492501646340931584 This probably the first major LRT disruption where R1 is required for since the trucker's convoy started on January 28, 2022 (brief/minor disruptions due to medical incidents that OC reported on Twitter doesn't count). It was expanded to Tremblay, because the electricity substation sections don't match the diversion sections. Go figure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transitfan39 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I caught a test train on Saturday night, and I was wondering what exactly are they testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Transitfan39 said: I caught a test train on Saturday night, and I was wondering what exactly are they testing? To see how much faster the new ones can break down while in service... On a serious note, they are stage 2 trains just being tested out to make sure they're functional and everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCCheetos Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Transitfan39 said: I caught a test train on Saturday night, and I was wondering what exactly are they testing? It may have been 1147, which was out testing yesterday. (Screenshot from the RailFans livestream) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transitfan39 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 8 hours ago, Loud-Invero said: To see how much faster the new ones can break down while in service... On a serious note, they are stage 2 trains just being tested out to make sure they're functional and everything. That is weird that they are still testing the trains they had in service for 2 and a half years, they dont plan to buy new train models for stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Transitfan39 said: That is weird that they are still testing the trains they had in service for 2 and a half years, they dont plan to buy new train models for stage 2 Every train built need to go through the required inspections, testing and accumulate a certain amount of mileage before they can enter revenue service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I hope Line 1 resumes regular service by Tuesday's 5 AM start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 3 hours ago, MCIBUS said: I hope Line 1 resumes regular service by Tuesday's 5 AM start. Service resumes at 5am Tomorrow (per this Post by @GTAmissions1 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 THANKS!! That's GREAT NEWS TO HEAR!!! No cabbing it to work Tuesday morning? Not sure about the check points though? Getting on at Hurdman(no issue), getting off at Parliament going to work(might get stopped)but going away from Queen towards Laurier so might not be a issue?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, MCIBUS said: THANKS!! That's GREAT NEWS TO HEAR!!! No cabbing it to work Tuesday morning? Not sure about the check points though? Getting on at Hurdman(no issue), getting off at Parliament going to work(might get stopped)but going away from Queen towards Laurier so might not be a issue?? Just show your work badge or letter from your employer if asked or if you run into a checkpoint. You are allowed IF you live or work in the area. Since you work in the area, you would provide proof of your employment in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 So is it running? No issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzhao Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 10 hours ago, GTAmissions1 said: Just show your work badge or letter from your employer if asked or if you run into a checkpoint. To be fair enforcement has also been hit or miss depending on the officers' mood. Some of them aren't bothering to stop pedestrians unless it's obvious they're trying to start something \, and it's probably a good assumption that anyone looking to continue the trucker convoy's..."work" probably wouldn't be getting there on public transit. 3 minutes ago, MCIBUS said: So is it running? No issues? OC Transpo website confirms the LRT is running the full line this morning and the Sussex entrance to Rideau Station (ie the one on the Rideau Centre corner near the Chipotle) is open. Rideau Centre itself I believe is still closed. EDIT: Looks like the Byward entrance is also open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiting for 30 Minutes Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 9:00 AM, MCIBUS said: Thanks If only service updates were provided somewhere. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Walton Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 8:02 AM, MCIBUS said: So is it running? No issues? Yes. I did a Lyon-Hurdman return trip on Monday, no issues. 9 hours ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: If only service updates were provided somewhere. The OC site; how up-to-date they are is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 OC Transpo is now reporting all incidents where they have notified the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) on a new web page they've created. Link: https://www.octranspo.com/en/news/category/o-train-reporting-to-the-tsb Disclaimer: The above link was actually obtained through Citizen Transit Commissioner Sarah Wright-Gilbert's tweet. I cannot find that above web page being linked anywhere else on OC Transpo's web site (except if you type in 'O-Train Line 1 reporting to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada' in the search box). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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