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Latest Line 1 wheel issue linked to overloading, expert says

January 22, 2026

As the latest wheel assembly issues plaguing Ottawa's LRT system cause overcrowded trains and stations, an expert on those components says overloading is a factor and — despite what the city suggests — it appears related to previous problems.



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