Tag: public transportation
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Line 1 LRT Service Resumes Between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees Stations After Six-Hour Halt
Line 1 LRT Resumes Service Between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees Ottawa’s Line 1 light rail transit (LRT) has resumed service between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees stations after a disruption that lasted nearly six hours on Sunday. OC Transpo confirmed the interruption and the subsequent restoration of trains along this key stretch, which connects several neighborhoods…
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Line 1 LRT service resumes between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees after six-hour disruption
Line 1 LRT service resumes after six-hour disruption Ottawa’s Line 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) route has resumed service between Tunney’s Pasture and Lees stations after a disruption that lasted nearly six hours on Sunday. OC Transpo confirmed the interruption and later announced that trains were back in operation along the affected stretch. The pause…
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Revamp of Train Timetables Takes Effect Across the Country
What the Timetable Revamp Means for Travelers A sweeping overhaul of train timetables has taken effect, signaling a new era for rail travel. After months of planning, the changes aim to boost service frequency, shorten journey times on key corridors, and provide more reliable connections for both commuters and long-distance travelers. Rail operators have emphasized…
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Nitama the Stationmaster Cat Dies at 15 in Japan
Beloved stationmaster of Okayama Nitama, the famous feline known for serving as the stationmaster cat of Japan’s Okayama Electric Tramway, has passed away at the age of 15. A rescue kitten who first wandered beneath a train car, Nitama found a second life as a symbol of the bond between humans and animals in one…
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Is the Griffintown REM Station Still on Track? What Montreal Commutes Can Expect
Current context: Montreal’s REM network expansion Montreal’s ambitious REM light-rail project has transformed regional planning and daily commuting since its early phases. The recent opening of the Deux-Montagnes branch marked a milestone, delivering faster travel across Laval, the West Island, and surrounding areas. Yet, amid celebrations for the launch, questions persist about other planned PROTOTYPE…
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East West Rail Start Delayed Amid Guards on Trains Row
Introduction: A delay that reshapes the timetable The much-anticipated start of passenger services on the new East West Rail line has been pushed back, with no confirmed launch date. Operators confirmed that services will not begin until at least 2026, and that the exact timetable for the rollout remains unsettled. The central sticking point is…
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REM Service Launch: Deux-Montagnes Branch Opens to Downtown Montreal
A New Era for Metro Extends to Deux-Montagnes The long‑awaited REM (Réseau Express Métropolitain) service to Deux-Montagnes officially begins this morning, marking a major milestone for public transit in the greater Montreal region. After years of planning, construction, and incremental testing, residents will finally experience direct, efficient access to downtown Montreal via a modern light‑rail…
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REM Deux-Montagnes launches service to downtown Montreal
Overview: A New Chapter for Montreal’s Transit Network The long-awaited REM service for the Deux-Montagnes branch officially launches this morning, connecting the northern suburb to downtown Montreal. After seven years of construction and preparation, residents and commuters will finally have a rapid, modern option to reach the city center with fewer delays and a more…
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Stockholm Bus Crash: Three Dead as Police Investigate Involuntary Manslaughter Claim
Overview of the Stockholm Bus Crash A double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop in Stockholm on Friday, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others. Swedish authorities said the incident is under investigation, with police treating it as involuntary manslaughter while they work to determine the causes. What Is Known…
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Galaw galaw na: LTFRB Preps Terminals for Undas Exodus
LTFRB Orders Cleanliness and Comfort in Terminals Ahead of Undas Exodus With millions of Filipinos expected to travel during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, commonly known as Undas, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a directive to all bus companies and transport operators to elevate the cleanliness and comfort of…