Transit riders warned of disruptions on O-Train Line 1 and Line 2 in July
Commuters are being warned to expect delays and disruptions on the O-Train this month as work continues to integrate the O-Trian East Extension on the Confederation Line and new monitoring equipment is installed on Line 2.
Here is a look at what you need to know about O-Train disruptions in July
O-Train Line 1
OC Transpo says O-Train Line 1 will be out of service from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 6, and all day on July 26 and 27 as part of work to launch the O-Train East extension on the Confederation Line.
OC Transpo general manager Renée Amilcar says the integration work for the O-Train East extension continues in July ahead of an expected launch of the new line from Blair Station to Trim Station later this year.
'While every effort is made to minimize customer impacts during this phase, certain testing activities impact critical systems requiring suspension of train service,' Amilcar said.
'It is anticipated that there will be additional impacts to Line 1 throughout the summer as the O Train East Extension testing and commissioning progresses. More information on specific service adjustments will be provided closer to these dates.'
The R1 replacement bus service will run on July 6 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and on July 26 and July 27 along the O-Train route during the shutdown.
O-Train Line 2
OC Transpo says Line 2 service will be reduced to 24 minutes after 8 p.m. for 16 days in July for the installation of monitoring equipment near St. Laurent Station.
Amilcar says as part of Transport Canada's requirements for monitoring on Line 2, OC Transpo has designed and procured an axle bearing monitoring system for the line between Bayview Station and Limebank Station.
Riders are being warned to expect Line 2 to operate every 24 minutes after 8 p.m. on July 7 to 9, July 14-15, July 21 to July 25, and July 28 to Aug. 2.
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