OC Transpo bringing back double-car train service on Jan. 8

The City of Ottawa is notifying residents of closures to expect this weekend into next week. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press. — The City of Ottawa is notifying residents of closures to expect this weekend into next week. (Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press.)

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Jan 5, 2024 03:25:06 PM.

Last Updated Jan 5, 2024 03:25:13 PM.

Transit users can expect more double car trains on the Confederation Line starting early next week.

In a memo to Ottawa City Council on Friday, Jan. 5, Richard Holder, the acting general manager for the City of Ottawa’s transit services, said beginning Monday, Jan. 8, regular double-car service will run on weekdays.

Single-car service has been primarily running on Ottawa’s light rail transit system (LRT) since last summer’s nearly 30 day shutdown due to axle issues.

Trains will operate approximately every five to six minutes. Single-car train service will continue to function on weekends to meet current ridership levels.

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