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Ottawa light-rail transit system remains closed, infuriating commuters

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It's been nearly three weeks since Ottawa’s light-rail transit system was shut down, after a recent inspection found an increased risk of derailment. The transportation service is expected to remain shut down for at least another two weeks, with officials estimating Tuesday it won’t reopen until Aug. 14 at the earliest.

Service was halted in the middle of rush hour on July 17 due to an issue with a train’s axle bearing that was discovered during a routine inspection. OC Transpo committed to a detailed inspection of every vehicle and originally speculated the LRT would be back on track by Monday of this week.

But it scrapped that plan last Friday, saying an additional 10 days of repairs and testing were needed. Now, the transit provider says that more work needs to be done to reposition the rails.

As Mackenzie Gray reports, it's just the latest in a flood of issues that have infuriated Ottawa commuters since the line first opened in 2019.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/9870818/ottawa-light-rail-transit-system-wont-reopen-until-at-least-aug-14/

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