Snow accumulation caused LRT trains to travel more slowly Tuesday

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Some of Ottawa’s LRT trains were running “slightly” slower than normal on certain sections of the Confederation line on Tuesday morning.

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Due to snow accumulation, the system that warns rail operators of possible “slumps” on the tracks near LRT stations has been picking up incorrect readings, according to Troy Charter, the city’s director of transit operations.

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When that system is disabled, trains must slow down to give operators ample time to spot and react to potential obstacles and stop safely, Charter said.

“Also, under certain route conditions, we can adjust the train’s braking and acceleration rates to be more gradual when approaching a station,” he said.

“These routine operational adjustments ensure the safe operation of the train and have minimal to no impact on customers’ travel times.”