Line 1 LRT service down in Ottawa's east end after switch malfunction

CTV News

4 days ago

The O-Train operates on Line 1 on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa)
LRT service is down in Ottawa's east end Sunday morning.
Acting OC Transpo general manager Troy Charter says in a memo to councillors that O-Train Line 1 failed to launch between Tunney's Pasture and Tremblay stations after a malfunction with the switch mechanism at the crossover near uOttawa Station.
'This prevented trains from launching to the west end of the line,' he said.
R1 replacement bus service is running between Tunney's Pasture and Blair stations.
Line 1 trains are operating normally between Tunney's Pasture and Rideau stations.
'OC Transpo and Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) are working on a plan to restore rail service in the area as quickly as possible. This incident is not related to the power disruption that occurred on Friday evening or to the ongoing Stage 2 East extension integration work,' Charter says.
Updates are being shared with riders through OC Transpo's social media platforms and staff are present at stations.
It's unclear when service will be restored.