Here's a look at what the Monday commute on LRT will look like, with service possibly disrupted until Tuesday. ottnews otttraffic OttawaLRT
Trains have been stuck in the area of Hurdman Station since Wednesday night. An attempt to clear ice on Friday resulted in damage to the overhead catenary system that powers the train and a train that was sent to remove one of the other stuck trains on Saturday damaged the wires again, causing it to also become stuck.
Director of transit service delivery and rail operations Troy Charter said OC Transpo expects to have trains available every five minutes on each loop. Rideau Transit Maintenance CEO Mario Guerra said crews had cleared one track and removed two stuck trains. Work will continue Monday to de-ice, repair, inspect and clear the second track where two other trains remain immobilized.
Next, the experts will look at what lessons can be learned from this event, and what mitigating measures can be put in place to prevent a repeat of what happened on Wednesday, when the trains first became stuck. Guerra said the team would be looking at ways to help prevent ice buildup before a freezing rain event moves into the city, including technology that could help, as well as better de-icing strategies.
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