O-Train Service Resumes After 'Technical Issue with Cameras'

Ottawa's Confederation Line back in operation after disruption

Service on the Confederation Line of Ottawa's O-Train resumed on Tuesday morning after a technical issue with cameras caused disruptions during Monday's rush hour.

The issue was first reported around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, when the OC Transpo announced that there would be delays on the Confederation Line due to a "technical issue with cameras."

OC Transpo said that trains were operating at reduced speeds and that there would be delays of up to 15 minutes. The delays continued into the evening rush hour, with some trains being cancelled and others experiencing long delays.

OC Transpo announced on Tuesday morning that the issue had been resolved and that service on the Confederation Line had resumed on a regular schedule.

"We apologize for the inconvenience this issue caused our customers," OC Transpo said in a statement. "We appreciate your patience and understanding."

What caused the technical issue?

OC Transpo has not released any details about what caused the technical issue with the cameras. However, the transit agency said that the issue was not related to the recent derailment of an O-Train.

The derailment occurred on September 19, when an O-Train derailed near Tunney's Pasture Station. The derailment caused significant damage to the track and to the train itself.

OC Transpo has said that the derailment is still under investigation. The transit agency has not yet released a timeline for when the Confederation Line will be fully operational again.

What is the Confederation Line?

The Confederation Line is a light rail line that runs from Tunney's Pasture Station in the west to Blair Station in the east. The line is 12.5 kilometers long and has 13 stations.

The Confederation Line is one of the busiest public transit lines in Ottawa. The line carries over 100,000 passengers per day.

The Confederation Line has been plagued by problems since it opened in 2019. The line has been closed several times due to technical issues, and there have been numerous delays and cancellations.

Despite the problems, the Confederation Line is an important part of Ottawa's public transit system. The line provides a fast and reliable way to get around the city.