Ottawa's Trillium Line delayed until January 2025 due to unresolved issues and winter weather

The opening of Ottawa's Trillium Line has been delayed until January 6, 2025, due to unresolved issues and winter weather. Although final tests were successful, problems with rail switches and platform displays remain. OC Transpo needs to train more operators to ensure reliable service. Currently, they have enough staff for basic operations but require additional trained personnel to handle potential absences. Transit officials are monitoring performance metrics closely before full service begins. They aim for a target of 98 percent for total kilometers traveled to ensure system reliability.