Ottawa– The O-Train Confederation Line’s Overhead Catenary System (OCS) – the wires that supply power to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) electric vehicles – will be energized at the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) starting Thursday, September 22.
The energizing of the wires will gradually move in phases from the MSF to the alignment between Blair and Tremblay Stations throughout the fall.
With power to the system, the City will be able to move towards preliminary tests on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) vehicles in the coming months. More information on the testing of the LRT vehicles will follow at a later date.
There are no at-grade crossings and the entire Confederation Line alignment is fenced off and secure. While there is no reason for the public to be on or near the tracks at any time, potential safety hazards will exist that the public should be aware of. Residents are advised of the following:
- Never enter the railway corridor.
- Never try to reach the wires or throw things at them.
- Do not fly kites or any other airborne object near the LRT corridor.
- Stay clear of the corridor at all times to avoid the risk of electrocution.
- Stay away from the tracks at all times.
The O-Train Confederation Line is an Ottawa on the Move project. Ottawa on the Move is about keeping our community and economy moving forward through strategic investments in a number of transportation, water, and sewer projects to build a better city and create jobs.
For more information about O-Train Confederation Line construction, visit confederationline.ca.
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