The CEO of Rideau Transit Group — the consortium that built Ottawa's Confederation light rail train line — has resigned, the consortium announced in a news release Monday. Last year, when the LRT system was completed, he assumed the additional role of CEO of Rideau Transit Maintenance, which oversees repairs and maintenance of the new light rail system. "Peter's tireless dedication to the project and his forthright transparency with all stakeholders have been hallmarks of his tenure," the release from Rideau Transit Group says. Just last week, transit commissioners were calling for Lauch to come before them to explain when the train's issues would be resolved. Rideau Transit Groups says a transition plan will be announced in the coming days.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2020 21:59 UTC