The O-Train remains out of service this weekend as LRT vehicle inspections and the investigation continues after an axle bearing problem on one train.
The O-Train remains out of service this weekend as LRT vehicle inspections and the root cause investigation continues after an axle bearing problem on one train earlier this week.
Transit Services General Manager Renee Amilcar has said LRT service will not resume until all LRT vehicle axles are inspected, adding more information will be available for transit riders and the public on Monday. As of Friday afternoon, axle hub assemblies on 24 of 45 LRT vehicles had been checked, and no further issues were found.
Alstom is analyzing the axle hub where the bearing issue was discovered at its headquarters in France to assist in the investigation. Westbound R1 service will run from Blair to Tunney’s Pasture stations, stopping at each station except for Lees StationCustomers travelling to Lees Station from the east can connect with the shuttle and Eastbound R1 service at uOttawa StationRenee Amilcar says progress continues to be made on "all key areas of the ongoing investigation" into the axle bearing issue.
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