Electric flashes causing disruptions to Ottawa’s LRT system

Ottawa’s light rail transit (LRT) is facing repeated issues with its overhead catenary system, leading to broken wires and service disruptions. OC Transpo attributes the problem to ice accumulation causing arcing, which has resulted in multiple failures in recent days. Despite previous fixes and ongoing maintenance efforts, including ice removal and wire treatments, the system continues to experience these electrical failures, raising concerns among transit officials.

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