Train service restored after 'power issue' causes disruptions for west end of O-Train Line 1

A reported "power issue" on the Confederation Line LRT briefly stopped all service on the west end of the line.

OC Transpo called in R1 buses at around 1 p.m. between Tunney's Pasture and Hurdman stations Monday afternoon because of the issue. Trains kept running from Hurdman to Blair stations.

A short time later, OC Transpo said there was a stopped train in the tunnel, causing train service at Parliament and Rideau stations be available on the westbound platform only. A City of Ottawa spokesperson said power had been restored and train service was running again.

"At approximately 12:40 pm, O-Train Line 1 experienced a temporary loss of power in the downtown tunnel, affecting rail service between Tunney’s Pasture and Hurdman stations. Technicians were dispatched and restored power shortly after 1 pm. During the power outage, R1 replacement bus service was implemented from Tunney’s Pasture Station to Hurdman Station, while rail service continued to operate between Hurdman and Blair stations," said OC Transpo public information officer Katrina Camposarcone-Stubbs in an emailed statement.

"While power was restored, rail service was diverted around a stopped train at Parliament Station with service operating on the westbound platforms only at Parliament and Rideau stations. Shortly after 1:30 pm, a technician successfully troubleshooted the stopped train and it was returned it to the Maintenance and Storage Facility for further investigation. At approximately 1:40 pm, all platforms were reopened."

What caused the power issue is unknown.