On September 16, an operational update (see links below) on O-Train Line 1 and bus service was presented to the Transit Commission. Rideau Transit Group (RTG) has met the requirement to provide 15 trains on O-Train Line 1 during the morning peak periods since September 8. The City will continue to review the progress of…
The City is undertaking surveys of the track and the overhead catenary system (OCS) using specialized track equipment. While some of this work can be undertaken overnight outside of service hours, a video survey of the line must be completed during the day. This activity will provide information on the condition of the track and the…
OC Transpo has launched a public consultation for the names of its 24 Stage 2 stations along the west, east and south O-Train extensions, and wants YOUR input! The consultation runs from August 5-26 and includes names like Moodie, Algonquin, Jeanne d’Arc and Leitrim. Find out more here: octranspo.com/stage2_station_names
The City has granted RTG permission to access Line 1 in order to continue and expedite maintenance and repair activities identified in the rectification plan, necessitating the following closure: From Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28 the line will closed and frequent R1 replacement bus service will be operating. Light rail service will resume…
O-Train Line 1 will close temporarily and be replaced by R1 bus service from Sunday, May 31 to Wednesday, June 3. Line 1 will reopen on Thursday, June 4. This closure will allow Rideau Transit Group to test updated software and do infrastructure and maintenance work as they continue to address issues that have impacted…
Council received an update on Stage 1 and Stage 2 of light-rail transit. The City continues to work with Rideau Transit Group to improve the reliability of service on the Confederation Line. Staff provided Council with a summary of Rideau Transit Group’s improvement plan, which outlines the group’s priorities to ensure that Line 1 operates…
Please note that Rideau Transit Group (RTG) has requested access to O-Train Line 1 to allow them the opportunity to complete maintenance activities and work relating to issues that have impacted service. City Staff have advised that an update on RTG’s rectification plan will be provided at the upcoming Council meeting in May. As part…
View Confederation Line Update presented to Council on April 8, 2020 The City received a corrective action plan from Rideau Transit Group on Tuesday, March 31, outlining the steps the consortium is taking to correct performance issues with the Confederation Line. City Council today received an overview of the plan. Staff asked Rideau Transit Group…
There will be further proactive steps taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and help protect the safety of LRT operators and the customers they serve. Doors Closest to Line 1 Operator Cabs Are Temporarily Closing Following the successful implementation of rear door boarding on conventional buses, starting today, OC Transpo is implementing a similar…
Council takes unprecedented action to address LRT issues The City of Ottawa issued a Notice of Default to Rideau Transit Group, the company responsible for maintaining the Confederation Line, following direction from City Council. This escalation of the City’s legal rights is in response to Rideau Transit Group’s failure to address significant issues with train and station availability, and the multiple failures that have…