OC Transpo updates on operations during extreme cold weather

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Feb 3, 2023 11:40:00 AM.

As Ottawa receives the coldest stretch of the winter season over the next few days, the city's transit services has provided an update on its operations during the extreme cold weather.

In a memo to Ottawa city council late on Thursday, Feb. 2, OC Transpo general manager Renée Amilcar said OC Transpo is working closely with Rideau Transit Maintenance to prepare all rail infrastructure on Line 1 for the extreme cold temperatures.

Evening Ottawa,

Tomorrow is going to be a cold day. Please stay safe and follow the advice from our friends at @OttawaHealth.

We are also getting ready for the very low temperatures, here's what we are doing to get ready:

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