Tag: public transit reliability
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Ottawa Councillors Push for Compensation for Transit Riders After LRT Disruption
Overview of the Disruption and the Push for Compensation Two Ottawa city councillors are urging a formal inquiry into providing compensation for OC Transpo riders affected by a major service disruption, including a halted LRT train that disrupted Line 1 and caused widespread travel chaos. The incident, which unfolded on a Tuesday, left thousands of…
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Ottawa Councillors push for compensation for transit riders after LRT disruption
Two Ottawa councillors seek compensation for transit riders after disruption Two Ottawa city councillors are calling on OC Transpo to consider compensation options for riders affected by a recent series of timetable disruptions, including a rare LRT stoppage that sent shockwaves across Line 1 on Tuesday. Councillors Sean Devine and Shawn Menard say riders deserve…
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Singapore to Upgrade 92 SMRT Trains by mid-2030s to Cut Breakdowns and Improve Ride Quality
Singapore announces major upgrade plan for 92 SMRT trains Singapore’s rail operator SMRT revealed on December 18 that 92 trains on the country’s oldest and busiest MRT lines will undergo a comprehensive upgrade by the mid-2030s. The initiative aims to install advanced systems that can detect potential issues early, facilitate predictive maintenance, and ultimately reduce…