· by gander22h.bsky.social ·1d ago · view on bsky.app ↗

OC Transpo says it's still getting ready for final testing of LRT link to Orléans | CBC News (cbc.ca)

OC Transpo says it's preparing to put the O-Train's long-delayed eastern extension through a testing regime that's one of the last steps toward finally opening it, though it still doesn't have a speci...

" #OCTranspo says it is getting ready to put the O-Train's long-delayed eastern extension through a testing regime that's one of the last steps toward finally opening it, though it still doesn't have a specific date." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 · 1 · 1d ago

@occtranspo.bsky.social may be interested in this post!

canophone · 2 · 1d ago

I believe occ has already quoted it

Paul 🇨🇦 🚵 · 1 · 1d ago

Prediction: Testing will begin sometime in September as the mayoral campaign ramps up so that Sutcliffe can point to “real improvements are just around the corner” Also, sometime in September, the deal for Metrolinx to take it over will materialize Expect Sutcliffe to make hay out of both

Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 · 1 · 1d ago

Oh I am sure, but to be fair things are at least on the road to getting fixed there, although when Line 1 is down for two days again this week due to catenary issues you wouldn't know it.