O-Train Line 1 disrupted after overhead wiring damage at Cyrville Station
Transit Services General Manager Rick Leary said regular service was expected to resume Friday morning, with replacement buses running between St-Laurent and Blair stations Thursday.
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O-Train Line 1 service was disrupted Thursday morning after a train stopped at Cyrville Station due to damage to the overhead wiring system between St-Laurent and Cyrville stations.
The train came to a stop around 9:50 a.m., according to Transit Services General Manager Rick Leary. OC Transpo crews worked to safely remove the stopped train from Cyrville Station. Once cleared, westbound service resumed between St-Laurent and Blair, with riders in either direction still needing to transfer at St-Laurent.
R1 replacement buses ran between St-Laurent and Blair Thursday, with shuttle buses connecting St-Laurent and Cyrville. Another service change took effect Thursday evening when crews began repairs around 8 p.m., running trains between Tunney's Pasture and Tremblay stations instead.
Leary said repairs were expected to finish overnight, with regular Line 1 service returning for the Friday morning commute. This marks the third Line 1 disruption HighOnCity reported in the last two months — the system has dealt with power line damage in June and westbound service cuts in July.
The facts
When did O-Train Line 1 service resume?
Regular O-Train Line 1 service resumed on Friday, August 14, 2026, for the morning commute after overnight repairs to the overhead wiring system.
What replacement service ran on Thursday, August 13, 2026?
R1 replacement buses ran between St-Laurent and Blair stations on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with shuttle buses connecting St-Laurent and Cyrville.
What time did the train stop at Cyrville Station?
The O-Train stopped at Cyrville Station around 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, due to overhead wiring damage.
