The safety of customers and employees is OC Transpo’s top priority. There are multiple layers of safety built into the O-Train Line 1 system based on industry-best practices and reflected in all our processes and procedures.
As with any rail system, the O-Train Line 1 can experience unforeseen occurrences and service disruptions. In these instances, OC Transpo takes immediate and coordinated action, engaging Rideau Transit Maintenance, and other stakeholders and subject matter experts. As part of our standard practice, notification is provided to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
For more information on the TSB notification process, please consult tsb.gc.ca.
Below is a list of O-Train Line 1 TSB reportable collisions and derailments:
Type of incident: Collision
During planned maintenance activities on O-Train Line 1, a piece of equipment modified to operate on both conventional roads and on railways was damaged after it lost traction and made contact with another piece of equipment that also sustained damage. There were no injuries and no damage to rail infrastructure.
Occurrence type: Derailment
While performing maintenance on Line 1 between Lyon and Parliament stations outside of regular service hours, the rear wheels of a hi-rail maintenance vehicle (a vehicle modified to operate both on conventional roads and on railways) came off the track. The maintenance vehicle was travelling at low speed, and no damage or injuries occurred.
Occurrence type: Collision
A rail car mover contacted an overhead door inside the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility. There were no injuries but there was damage to the door.
Occurrence type: Collision
While performing routine maintenance on O-Train Line 1 outside of revenue service hours, the maintenance team mounted a hi-rail snow blower (a vehicle modified to operate both on conventional roads and on railways) on track 1 between uOttawa and Lees stations. The blower portion of the unit was not mounted properly and slid off the rails shortly after it moved forward. There were no injuries but there was minor damage to the blower unit.
Occurrence type: Collision
While performing routine maintenance on Line 1 outside of revenue service hours near Tremblay Station, a hi-rail vehicle travelling in reverse made contact at low speed with another hi-rail vehicle. There were no injuries and there was minor damage both vehicles.
Occurrence type: Collision
While traveling at a low speed during a coupling procedure at the maintenance yard, a railcar mover made contact with a stationary LRV. There were no injuries and damage to the equipment was minimal.
Occurrence type: Collision
While traveling at a low speed during a coupling procedure at the maintenance yard, a railcar mover made contact with a stationary LRV. There were no injuries; one LRV headlight was damaged.
Occurrence type: Derailment
A piece of maintenance equipment used for working on the overhead catenary system derailed while traveling on the tracks at the maintenance yard. There were no injuries and damage to the equipment was minimal.
Occurrence type: Derailment
A piece of maintenance equipment for moving rail vehicles was mounted onto the tracks in the storage shed and travelled a short distance before sliding off the tracks. There were no injuries and damage to the equipment was minimal.
Occurrence type: Derailment
While performing maintenance on Line 1 outside of regular service hours, a hi-rail maintenance vehicle had its wheels come off the track. There were no injuries or damage to the tracks or maintenance vehicle.
Occurrence type: Damage
An eastbound train approaching Blair Station was taken out of service and parked safely at Blair Station. Alstom technicians inspected the stopped train at Blair Station which confirmed that a gearbox failed due to an inadequate amount of lubrication fluid in the unit.
Occurrence type: Collision
While performing routine maintenance on Line 1 outside of revenue service hours, a hi-rail vehicle lost traction while travelling westbound near Blair Station and made contact at low speed with another hi-rail vehicle and a piece of equipment being worn on a maintenance employee. There were no injuries and there was minor damage to the contacted vehicle.
