Oct. 29:  O-Train Line 1 – Ongoing Works in St-Laurent Station Tunnel

Date: October 23, 2024

To: Mayor and Members of Council

From: General Manager
            Transit Services Department

This memo is to provide the Mayor and Members of Council with an update on the St- Laurent tunnel and O-Train Line 1 service for Tuesday, October 29.

OC Transpo and Infrastructure and Water Services Department (IWSD) are working in agile mode to respond to the area of concern identified on the south side of the tunnel during the ongoing Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) inspection of the aging structure. IWSD and OC Transpo are working together to finalize a mitigation measure in this location to ensure ongoing, safe operation of the O-Train. As a result, Line 1 will continue to operate on one track out of an abundance of caution.

This morning, when Line 1 begins operation, customers can expect the following:

• Line 1 will continue to only service the St-Laurent Station westbound platform
• Line 1 will operate approximately every 15 minutes between Blair and St-Laurent stations
• Customers travelling to Cyrville Station from Blair Station should use Line 1
• Customers will need to change trains at St-Laurent Station to continue their trip
• Trains will operate approximately every five to six minutes between Tunney’s Pasture and St-Laurent stations during the morning and evening peak period
• Starting at 6 am, R1 bus service will operate between Blair and St-Laurent stations to provide additional capacity for customers
• Shuttle Express buses (E1) will continue to operate between Blair Station and downtown

An update on the implementation plan and timelines for the resumption of full Line 1 service will be provided today.

OC Transpo thanks customers for their patience as we work to ensure the ongoing safe operations of the O-Train.

Regular updates are being provided to transit customers through various communications channels, including customer alerts, octranspo.com, social media, and signage at Line 1 stations. Customers can use the Transit App or call 613-560-5000 for assistance to plan trips in advance.

If you have any questions, please contact Troy Charter, Director, Service Delivery and Rail Operations, at 613-580-2424 ext. 52160 or me at ext. 52111.

Original signed by
Renée Amilcar

cc: Senior Leadership Team
      Transit Services Departmental Leadership Team
      Director, Public Information and Media Relations