Ottawa LRT service disrupted in west end due to power issue [Video]

A reported “power issue” on the Confederation Line LRT briefly stopped all service on the west end of the line.

OC Transpo called in R1 buses at around 1 p.m. between Tunney’s Pasture and Hurdman stations Monday afternoon because of the issue. Trains kept running from Hurdman to Blair stations.

A short time later, OC Transpo said there was a stopped train in the tunnel, causing train service at Parliament and Rideau stations be available on the westbound platform only. A City of Ottawa spokesperson said power had been restored and train service was running again.

“At approximately 12:40 pm, O-Train Line 1 experienced a temporary loss of power in the downtown tunnel, affecting rail service between Tunney’s Pasture and Hurdman stations. Technicians were dispatched and restored power shortly after 1 pm. During the power outage, R1 replacement bus service was implemented from Tunney’s Pasture Station to Hurdman Station, while …