LRT Line 1 to Resume Double-Car Train Service After Months of Single-Car Operations
Double-car train service set to return Monday on LRT Line 1

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Starting Monday, double-car trains will return to O-Train Line 1 in Ottawa after months of single-car service due to wheel bearing issues. The trains will run every five minutes during peak hours on weekdays, while single-car service continues on weekends.
- 01Double-car trains will operate on weekdays every five minutes during peak hours.
- 02Single-car service began on January 21 due to wheel bearing issues affecting train safety.
- 03The return to full service is possible due to an adequate supply of cartridge bearing assemblies and monitoring advancements.
- 04Trains typically consist of two cars, each accommodating 300 passengers, addressing crowding issues during peak hours.
- 05Advocacy groups have expressed relief over the restoration of full service after months of suboptimal conditions.
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After months of operating single-car trains due to safety concerns with wheel bearings, Ottawa's LRT Line 1 is set to resume double-car train service starting Monday. OC Transpo announced that double-car trains will run every five minutes during peak times on weekdays, while single-car service will still be in effect on weekends. The decision to return to double-car service comes after contractors discovered metal flaking in the cartridge bearing assemblies, leading to restrictions on train operations. With improvements in the supply of necessary components and advancements in monitoring systems, OC Transpo is now able to provide full service. This change is welcomed by commuters and advocacy groups, who have faced less than optimal service since January. Transit services general manager Rick Leary had previously aimed for a mid-June return but has successfully expedited the process, indicating a commitment to improving transit reliability for Ottawa residents.
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The resumption of double-car service is expected to alleviate crowding issues for commuters in Ottawa, improving overall transit experience.
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