And with a litany of issues from flat wheels to snagged overhead wires, there were many such times. A new LRT network might see growing pains, but it's hard to imagine the list of problems the Confederation Line has experienced. Winter, however, will be the true test of whether the Confederation Line has been cured of its many ailments, Manconi said. Ottawa's transit department is projected to finish the year $117.5 million in the red. So as LRT marks a quiet birthday, Manconi says he's "relieved" on one hand.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2020 07:52 UTC