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Last incident was 25h ago. Reason: LRT Held up

Last 5 Reports

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Reported Location: ???-???

LRT Held up. Unknown for how long

Too early for this
61h
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Reported Location: TP-BLA

All trains stopped for trespasser blocking tracks. Train being held at each station for 15+ minutes, both east and west train not moving, unknown issue eastbound

85h
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Reported Location: BV-LYN

"Some dumb*** walked onto the guideway and tripped the GIDS"

95h
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Reported Location: TP-BLA

O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations from 08:00 to 10:00 while Stage 2 work is completed

Need just another two hours...
121h
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Reported Location: TP-BLA

O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations for the full day while Stage 2 work is completed. Double-car trains test running from TP to Trim.

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