OC Transpo now expects regular service on O-Train Line 1 in Ottawa’s east end to be restored late Saturday morning, as work continues to complete repairs to the overhead catenary system. O-Train Line 1 is currently operating between Tunney’s Pasture and Tremblay stations after damage to the overhead wire was discovered Thursday morning following a stopped train at Cyrville station. The R1 bus service is operating between Hurdman and Blair stations. OC Transpo shut down service between St. Laurent and Blair stations after 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday to allow crews to repair the damage overnight. While OC Transpo had hoped the damage could be repaired by Friday morning, the continued through the day and night. “Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) has started repairs to components of the overhead catenary system (OCS) between St-Laurent and Cyrville stations,” Rick Leary, Transit Services general manager, said in a memo to council Friday morning. “However, additional components were found to be damaged, and more time is required to safely complete this work.” Leary said work to repair the overhead catenary system between St. Laurent and Cyrville stations would continue following the afternoon peak period on Friday. “Once the work is done, the OCS will be inspected before service resumes at all platforms,” Leary said. “It’s anticipated that service at all stations will be restored on Saturday.
