The safety of customers and employees is OC Transpo’s top priority. There are multiple layers of safety built into the O-Train Line 1 system based on industry-best practices and reflected in all our processes and procedures.
As with any rail system, the O-Train Line 1 can experience unforeseen occurrences and service disruptions. In these instances, OC Transpo takes immediate and coordinated action, engaging Rideau Transit Maintenance, and other stakeholders and subject matter experts. As part of our standard practice, notification is provided to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
For more information on the TSB notification process, please consult tsb.gc.ca.
Below is a list of O-Train Line 1 TSB reportable collisions and derailments:
Occurrence type: Derailment
A railcar mover travelled through a switch that was not aligned for the intended route of travel causing the wheels to leave the track. There appeared to be no damage to the switch or the rail car mover.
Occurrence type: Collision
LRV was conducting a tow/push procedure to move another LRV that could not be powered on. During this procedure the two LRVs came into contact with each other.
Occurrence type: Collision
LRV began moving out of the maintenance bay without removing the gangway cover, causing damage to the exterior of the train.
Occurrence type: Derailment
A train was travelling westbound when two axles on the second car came off the track. The train came to a stop between Tremblay and Hurdman stations. The vehicle and track-side equipment sustained damage.
Occurrence type: Collision
Loader was towing the OCS hi-rail vehicle on the connector track when the loader contacted a control box on the OCS vehicle. This resulted in minor damage to a fibreglass control box on the OCS Vehicle.
Occurrence type: Derailment
An eastbound train had a wheel come off the track, east of Tunney’s Pasture Station, while being moved from the station to the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility for repairs. The vehicle sustained damage.
Occurrence type: Collision
A rail car mover was moving a LRV in the maintenance bay. Upon reversal, the LRV ran over the guardrail at the edge of the wheel lathe pit causing damage to the train and compromising the integrity of the guardrail.
Occurrence type: Collision
LRV was being moved with a rail car mover into the maintenance bay when it struck a gate that was not fully open.
Occurrence type: Collision
LRV was being moved with a rail car mover in the maintenance bay when the LRV’s roof panel made contact with a guardrail on an elevated platform. This resulted in damage to the panel and the structure.
Occurrence type: Derailment
A derailment occurred while the train was approaching the curve of the track. The train, multiple switches and tracks sustained damage.
Occurrence type: Derailment
Skid steer came off the tracks. There was no reported damage.
Occurrence type: Collision
A skid steer was spreading salt in the yard when it struck a parked LRV. The LRV sustained damage to the door and the door sill.
