LRT service restored at Blair station after gas leak halts operations

Service on the LRT line one and access to Blair station has been restored after a gas leak on Wednesday morning temporarily shut down operations.

The gas leak was caused by a nearby collision that was outside of the rail system, OC Transpo general manager Renée Amilcar said in a memo to media.

Ottawa Fire Services and Enbridge Gas responded to the incident, Amilcar said, and line 1 rail service was closed between St. Laurent and Blair stations. Buses were brought in to serve this route instead.

To complete the repairs, a lane closure of the Blair Road on-ramp to Highway No. 417 will be required, and Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is working with Ottawa traffic services to minimize the impacts to local traffic.

The gas leak has now been stopped, so service has resumed safely, Amilcar said.

Repairs are being undertaken, heaters near the station that rely on the damaged line will not be operating, and staff will be monitoring the situation. 

Blair station service is open on one platform and customers travelling to and from Blair station will need to transfer trains at St. Laurent. 

Updates will continue to be shared over social media, text messages and station announcements, the memo said. OC Transpo personnel are also present at stations to assist customers.