LRT Extension in Ottawa Still Two Years Behind Schedule

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LRT Extension in Ottawa Still Two Years Behind Schedule
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The southern extension of LRT, from Bayview Station to Limebank Station in Riverside South, and a spur from South Keys to the Airport, is more than two years behind schedule. The line has passed its trial running phase, with a suggested opening date of mid-November by Transportation Services General Manager Renée Amilcar. A technical briefing for city councillors and the media will be held at Ottawa City Hall today to review the trial run and upcoming launch plans.

The southern extension of LRT, bringing trains from Bayview Station to Limebank Station in Riverside South, with a spur from South Keys to the Airport, is more than two years behind schedule.

A presentation prepared for the city's LRT subcommittee meeting last Friday said there was still some work to be done, including additional drills, winter performance preparations, a roll out of customer information and continued training for operators.The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.

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