LRT service unaffected after ceiling tiles found shifted above Parliament Station

A commuter wearing a protective mask waits to board an LRT train at Parliament Station in Ottawa, Ont., Canada, on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

OC Transpo says it is removing ceiling tiles at Parliament Station after some were observed to have shifted over the underground platforms.

In a memo to councillors Tuesday evening, the city’s acting general manager of transit services Troy Charter says the tiles were discovered during routine inspections of the tunnel and work to replace them will continue this evening.

“Line 1 continues to operate and provide service at all stations and platforms, and no impacts to customers are expected,” Charter wrote.

“To conduct the work safely, RTM has placed barriers around the work area and staff are present to ensure the ongoing safety of customers and staff. Customers are asked to please be mindful of barriers and to follow the direction of staff at the station.”

OC Transpo says additional inspections of the ceiling panels at other stations will be conducted and updates will be provided if there are any impacts to service.

Last year, water infiltration into the tunnel of St. Laurent Station caused damage to the ceiling tiles of overhead the light rail platforms, leading to a five-day closure of the underground station.

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